Cuscun Cooking School: Learn Authentic Guatemalan Cuisines in Antigua
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132 Ratings
Jocotenango
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Guatemala with Cuscun Cooking School. Learn authentic Guatemalan cuisines, explore the city of Antigua, and experience the true flavors of Guatemala. Join us for custom cooking classes and off-the-grid tours.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

At Cuscun we don’t just cook. We also provide authentic experiences.

For those looking to taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala, this is the place to visit. During our cooking class you will learn about Guatemalan food and cooking techniques along with culture and a look into everyday life in the village of Jocotenango.

Alongside our chef Carolina and sous chef Iris you will prepare a typical Guatemalan food. You will have the option to choose from different well-known Guatemalan dishes, such as Pepián, Jocón, Kak’ik, Subanik, Tamales, Chiles Rellenos and typical Guatemalan desserts. All the dishes can also be vegetarian. Once we are done with cooking, we will taste your dishes either on our rooftop terrace with a spectacular view of the volcano Agua or in a colonial indoor dining room.

Points of Interest

  • Cuscun - Cooking School, Tours & Workshops
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water and snacks included
  • Lunch provided
  • On-board restrooms for convenience
  • Alcoholic beverages available
Additional Information

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. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.

Location
Cuscun - Cooking School, Tours & Workshops
You can come directly to our school in Jocotenango by tuc tuc for 20 quetzales. Just ask the driver to take you to the "Puma gas station in Jocotenango" and we will be waiting for you outside!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(132 Ratings)
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Lesswin00
Apr 25, 2024
Beautiful night cooking - Picked up at Airbnb in a tuk tuk and headed to the market. Pampa showed me around and we purchased a few fruits most folks would not know about, interestingly even a cashew fruit. Brought back to the class to sample with the other 4 in the class. We had a beautiful kitchen in which to make 5 local dishes. Everyone is put to work chopping and mashing and getting it all together. Excellent meal, interesting dishes and new friends. Wine was included. Tuk tuk 🛺 back home completely full and satisfied. I personally wouldn't have needed the market however it is very cool and a huge place. We didn't get the rooftop terrace as it was reserved for a large group. It's in a really cute home.
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Maria_p
Apr 23, 2024
Excellent experience - We had a fantastic time preparing and eating delicious Guatemalan dishes. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
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Leemi4039tf
Apr 23, 2024
If you’re looking for a Guatemalan. Poking class this one is it! - Great time! Enjoyed cooking up on a roof top kitchen with our group and a few others that joined. Class instructor was bilingual, very informative, friendly and fun. Hands-on class learning and we dined on the foods we prepared. Kitchen was very clean and well- prepared. Included non alcohol beverage but beer and wine was available for purchase. We did the 4pm time slot and had a great time. Recipes in English were provided to us via a QR code. Highly recommend.
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Nicholas_b
Apr 2, 2024
My favorite meal in Guatemala - Had an amazing time cooking with the hosts! The food was delicious too! The tostadas, Subanik, and rellenitos were all incredible!
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Wander651457
Mar 29, 2024
Such a fun time! - This was such a great experience! I went with my (young adult) daughter and we had a wonderful time meeting new people and discovering the cuisine together. The instructor was very personable and made us all feel at ease. You don’t have to be an experienced cook to enjoy this class! It was set on the rooftop with awesome views. Seamless transportation to and from the location. We got recipes for all the dishes we made, as well as a few other traditional dishes. If you’re looking for something fun, interesting and low stress during your stay in Antigua, this the thing for you!
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Amie_m
Mar 28, 2024
Very fun cooking experience - My aunt and I had a very nice time at this cooking class. There were just 4 of us and we were each given different jobs to do to help with the process. Our Chef gave us a choice of three different entries to make after he explained them. We also had an appetizer and a dessert. The rooftop view was great! I highly recommend this tour.
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Jdenapol
Mar 23, 2024
A Unique and Fun Experience - This was such a great experience! I learned a lot about traditional Guatemalan cooking techniques, which are all very simple and accessible. Pampa, my guide/instructor was very helpful and interesting to talk with. I highly recommend taking a class here on your trip to Antigua. You will not be disappointed!
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Usu82
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience! - Excellent experience and would highly recommend . All levels of cooking are welcomed and made comfortable . Plus, the food we made as a group was delicious!
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Sonjim2020
Mar 8, 2024
A must do - What an amazing experience. We met new friends, made & ate delicious food. I highly recommend taking this class. You learn about the authentic ingredients & get to make a traditional meal.
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680ericc
Mar 7, 2024
Cultural & culinary experience - The chef & his staff were well prepared and friendly. I would highly suggest that people signing up for the class include the market tour.
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