Things to do in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Classes & Workshops

April 8, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
Restaurants in Guatemala

1. El Frijol Feliz Cooking School

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5.0 based on 262 reviews

El Frijol Feliz Cooking School

Take home the rich culture of Guatemala by learning how to prepare the local cuisine at Antigua's premier cooking school! Begin with a personalized, hands-on class with local chefs and then enjoy your meal in our beautiful dining room or patio. Spanish to English translators are provided, and complimentary wine, beer, or soda are served during the class.

2. New Sensation Salsa Studio

7a. Avenida Norte Nu. 80 7a.Avenida Norte Nu. 51, Antigua 03001 Guatemala +502 5667 6144 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 98 reviews

New Sensation Salsa Studio

Welcome to New Sensation Salsa Studio, the best place to learn to dance salsa while in Antigua.Free Introductory Group Salsa ClassesCome to one of our free introductory group classes, every Monday and Tuesday from 5 PM to 6 PM. A group class is a fun way to check out how much you enjoy salsa, meet our teachers... And maybe make some new friends.Private LessonsWe offer private lessons in salsa, bachata, merengue and cha cha cha at our studio.

Reviewed By mariaclaraho - Guatemala City, Guatemala

danced 4 group classes and 2 private ones with Nancy and had a great time. Great tips, great attitude, amazing balance of technical teaching and styling. I learnt so much!!!

3. Trama Textiles

Calle 10-56 3a Zona 1, Quetzaltenango 09001 Guatemala +502 7765 8564 [email protected] http://www.tramatextiles.org
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Trama Textiles

We are Trama Textiles, a 100% worker-owned women's weaving cooperative in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We have a local shop in Xela, where we sell our handwoven accessories, homewares and clothing, and offer weaving classes to teach people the ancient art of Mayan weaving. We work with over 400 women, in 17 weaving groups, across five regions in Guatemala's Western highlands. We pay our artisans a fair wage, which they determine, meaning they can provide a sustainable income for themselves and their families. VISIT OUR STORE: Our products are all handwoven by our women artisans, using traditional Mayan weaving techniques. All our products are made with 100% cotton, pre-washed, and double woven with premier grade thread, to make sure they are the highest quality and won't shrink or fade. By buying our products, you help women in our region earn a sustainable income, while maintaining their beautiful Mayan weaving traditions. LEARN TO WEAVE: We offer weaving classes, so you can learn how to weave directly from our artisans. Our classes vary in price and time, depending on what you want to make, from a 1 hour demonstration from $5 USD to making your own scarf or table runner from between $23 USD and $79 USD. FREE TOUR AND VIDEO: WE offer a free tour and video, including a chat with our artisans, and a 25 minute documentary about the history and inspirational stories of our weavers. VOLUNTEER WITH US: We offer free-free long and short term volunteer positions, allowing you to experience Guatemalan culture, gain new skills and practise your Spanish.

4. Kukul Tales

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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Kukul Tales

We are not working at the moment, we hope to see you soon. Kukul Tales is the first tour operator dedicated especially to promote and rescue Guatemalan gastronomy. Join us to our food tours, cooking classes and workshops, and taste our Guatemalan food with local people and Chefs.

5. B1 Experience

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

B1 Experience

Community tourism, translated to help and enjoy in communities with little tourist influx. Come and enjoy the true and authentic Guatemala, a world of probabilities.

6. Casa del Jade

4 Calle Oriente # 10 Edificio El Jaulon, Antigua 03001 Guatemala +502 7932 5701 [email protected] http://www.lacasadeljade.com/
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5.0 based on 539 reviews

Casa del Jade

Casa del Jade, since 1,977, invites everyone to discover the beautiful world of the stone of Heaven, Jade. Through a guided tour in our Museum you will discover the importance of this stone since ancient times until today, you will be able to appreciate how Jade is handcrafted, and then enjoy the largest Jade jewelry exhibit in Central America. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire a piece of Ancient history transformed into beautiful jewels and pieces of art.

Reviewed By 54SRB - Sacramento, United States

We wandered into this store, which has a small storefront, just intending to look around. We were greeted by Berny, who could not have been more helpful without being at all pushy. Occupying a large portion of the ground floor of a restored large casa, spanning several interconnecting rooms that go deeper into the former house, the jewelry store offers a dazzling array of jewelry, specializing in all colors of Guatemalan jade but also having other semi-precious and precious stones available, often in distinctively designed pieces. At the back of the store is a museum with a well-mounted display of Olmec and Maya artifacts with clear explanations of their provenance. Fort the serious shopper (not us), there are pieces in every price range, all of them attractive. Included in the inventory are pieces made by co-ops supporting the local people. In the courtyard were a couple of Maya women selling their textiles. Berny helped with translations, and with his assistance, we were able to get a better understanding of the techniques used. One of the lovely women demonstrated how she used her hip-strap loom for us. We are so glad we stopped in Casa del Jade and grateful for Berny's assistance.

7. Xibalba Joyas

5a. Calle Poniente # 7, Antigua 03001 Guatemala +502 7832 4377 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/xibalbajoyas/
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5.0 based on 85 reviews

Xibalba Joyas

Experience our handmade jewelry exhibition displayed in a colonial environment decorated with guatemalan art, antiques and exclusive items. Witness the process of the jade stones transforming into jewels and the blacksmith making the finishing touches on the designer jewels inspired in nature and guatemala´s rich culture. Join our workshop to design and make your own jade jewel. The only workshop in the region where you will immerse yourself in mayan history and create a unique jewel with your own hands!

Reviewed By 290janea - Arlington, United States

My daughter and I first enjoyed shopping in this lovely space, seeing the work of a range of Guatemalan artists and artisans in jade, metal, fabric, and ceramic. We got to talking with Laura, the proprietor, and enjoyed it so much--and learned so much from her--that we decided to do the jade workshop. We each made a piece for a necklace. It was fun, interesting, and a wonderful experience working with the stone and being inspired by Laura's vision and expertise. It was one of our favorite things in all of Antigua, because of Laura's vision and caring for the people and traditions of the country. We'll enjoy wearing our pieces, and look forward to visiting again.

8. Reyes Tikal

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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Reyes Tikal

We are Maya Adventure Travel but find me as #ReyesTikal, I´ve been a certified tour guide since 2010 and I´ve lead tours and created experiences for guests through Guatemala and Belize. We bring great maya cities like Tikal and Yaxha to life, we take utmost pride in what we do and give all to make sure our guests take back the full Local experience while following all the safety protocols in place

9. Mayan Kitchen

Rn 14 Between Casa Blanca Hotel and Hostel Fe, San Pedro La Laguna 07018 Guatemala +502 5824 7440 [email protected] http://www.mayankitchencookingclass.com/
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5.0 based on 267 reviews

Mayan Kitchen

Are you looking to experience Guatemala in an authentic and personal way? Experience the taste and flavors of Guatemala cooking at the Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen. This class will help you understand how our Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influence blended together in a perfect harmony through food. You will have lots of hands-on fun learning how to cook up three authentic Guatemalan dishes during this 3-5 hour Guatemala cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes that are unique to Guatemala, and come away with all the skills you need to prepare them in your own kitchen. Our classes start at 9am. with a tour in the local Market, where together will purchase our ingredients, buying organic vegies from local people productors so in that way We are supporting their projects and giving them opportunities too.

Reviewed By Gapyeartravelers

Anita’s cooking class was our favourite activity in San Pedro !! We had the best experience, from buying fresh produce from the market in the morning to cooking up the yummiest meal in the most beautiful kitchen. There were 3 of us in the class which was the perfect number to all get involved and always have something to do ! Anita was the best host, so accommodating, knowledgeable about Mayan culture and open to sharing her own amazing story. Preparing the meal and then sitting down altogether to eat it was so rewarding and it tasted amazing !! I couldn’t recommend this Mayan cooking class more to anyone of any age. If you are in San Pedro it is absolutely a must !!!!

10. La Tortilla Cooking School

3 Calle Poniente # 25, Antigua 03001 Guatemala +502 4168 7068 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/latortillacooking/timeline
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5.0 based on 353 reviews

La Tortilla Cooking School

We are the best cooking school in Antigua Guatemala. At La Tortilla Cooking School you will learn interesting facts about Guatemala and its multifaceted food culture, cook up authentic Guatemalan dishes, make friends with our local culinary instructors who will charm you with their personal stories and expert local knowledge, enjoy your own creations with newfound friends. You will learn more than just how to cook, you will learn about Guatemalan culture!

Reviewed By emiliedm2014 - Medford, United States

This cooking school is hands down the best bang for your buck! I came with my brother and good friend (10:30am class). They both had never tried a cooking class in Guatemala before, and we left with full tummies and a new found appreciation for Guatemalan cuisine! During the class, we made Pepían (traditional dish of Guatemala), chocolate stuffed plantains, rice with vegetables, radish mint lime onion salad, plantain juice (really good for a hangover lol), and handmade tortillas! (Tricky, but my favorite part) They showed all the ingredients before we started, and there’s no added artificial flavors, and very little food waste! Each of us was given things to do throughout the class, and it was very simple and fun. We got to drink as much wine as we could, and enjoy all the food when we were done! Sonia was our cook, and she was friendly and knowledgeable, and was always on top of everything. I have lived in Antigua for 2 years and this is easily one of the best things to do with friends and family. I highly recommend this school to have a wonderful time with friends! It was a great way to spend a morning. Thanks La Tortilla! 10/10 would recommend (:

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