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Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Solola
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Discover the taste of Guatemala at the Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel. Cook authentic dishes like Pepian while enjoying stunning views of Lake Atitlan. A perfect blend of culture and cuisine awaits.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience the flavors of Guatemala during a cooking lesson at the Santa Cruz Cooking Class. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes like Pepian and Tamalitos with a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan. Taste how Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influences blended in perfect harmony through food. Enjoy what you've prepared afterwards. Great for those who love to cook, fine dining, gourmet food, cultural sharing, experiential travel.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tamalitos
small tamales served with a sauce.
MAIN
Pepian
The most traditional of all Guatemala dishes. Uses a blend of 13 ingredients in the sauce. Can be served with chicken or veggie style using tofu.

What You Get

Gourmet lunch, that you help preparing
A printed copy of the recipes you prepared
Instruction and the opportunity to enjoy the dishes you prepare
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Learn to prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes from our culinary arts graduates. This is a hands-on experience and will give you the tools you need to recreate these dishes at home. AND you get to eat the results!! Classes are taught in English or Spanish, and fun for all ages.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Santa Cruz la Laguna, Sololá Department, Guatemala, GT

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Address: Calle Principal Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola, 07008 Guatemala Directions: Meet us at the CECAP building in Santa Cruz La Laguna. From the boat dock in Santa Cruz, walk to take a taxi up the road to the village.  The CECAP building is easy to find. Dates: Monday thru Friday
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $53.05 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 20, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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