Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel

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Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel

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 US$84.13  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Other
Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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.

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based on 32 reviews
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Amazing experience!!!
June 29, 2026

Claudia was absolutely incredible! This experience was sooo amazing!! If you need a suggestion of something to do, please go spend time with Claudia and her family for a phenomenal experience! We c...read more

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We had a wonderful time...
June 10, 2026

We had a wonderful time with this authentic cooking experience. Raquel and her daughters made us feel very welcome and we had a great time learning how to make estofado and an even better time eati...read more

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It was an authentic...
February 01, 2026

It was an authentic experience and the instructor was very kind and patient. The food was also delicious!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE
January 23, 2026

I absolutely loved this experience. I would recommend to anyone. I had so much fun and was able to learn about the authentic food!

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Interesting, if a little...
January 02, 2026

Interesting, if a little somber and not as fun as other cooking classes we’ve done elsewhere. The team has done a great job plating what we cooked - that was unique. Seeing our dishes plated with...read more

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