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What to do and see in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Cooking Classes
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
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1. El Frijol Feliz Cooking School
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5.0 based on 262 reviews
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. La Mesa / Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The cooking classes at La Mesa are here to teach you the tools and techniques to prepare authentic Guatemalan cuisine. We offer both lunch and dinner time classes to suit every schedule, so take a break from all the sightseeing and participate in one of our fun and relaxing classes. Our experienced and approachable instructors create an entertaining learning environment and our small class sizes provide a very interactive and hands on experience.
3. Cuscun
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5.0 based on 97 reviews
Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals.
4. Santa Cruz Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes like Pepian and Tamalitos while enjoying a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan. All proceeds support the community of Santa Cruz La Laguna through the local nonprofit Amigos de Santa Cruz which runs education and economic empowerment programs (check out Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation on Facebook for more information) Call 5003-8877
Reviewed By Meander275647
My friends and I loved learning to cook authentic Guatemalan cuisine from Chef Claudia. She did a wonderful job dividing up the duties so even the youngest children in our class could help prepare the meal, and we all learned a lot about traditional Mayan foods. At the end of the class, we sat down at the CECAP patio, perched among the Santa Cruz rooftops, and the kitchen staff presented our meal with a culinary flair. Enjoying our beautiful food along with beautiful views of the lake was a fantastic way to end our trip to Lake Atitlan.
5. Mayan Kitchen
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5.0 based on 267 reviews
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 !!!!
6. Mini chocolate workshop by ChocoMuseo
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
- Short workshop for people who are in a hurry or for kids and families - You leave with your own handmade chocolates filled the way you like them, and bring them back to your friends and family - Short and easy explanation of the chocolate making process - Making your own chocolates (100 g) with milk or dark chocolate and more than 15 different flavorings
7. Caffeine Antigua
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Ultimate Coffee Experience! Join our Coffee Crawl and learn the process of making coffee while exploring a farm with breathtaking views, go to the best coffee shops on the magical streets of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to make your own art latte, take a journey through our noses while experiencing the different smells of coffee, and finally enjoy a refreshing beer with notes of coffee.
8. Kukul Tales
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
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.
9. B1 Experience
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
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.
10. La Tortilla Cooking School
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5.0 based on 353 reviews
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 (:
