Private Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Traditional Guatemalan Dishes

Discover the secrets of Guatemalan cuisine in a private cooking class. Learn to make traditional dishes like pepián and plantain mole and immerse yourself in the rich gastronomic tradition of Guatemala.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Direct Adventure Guatemala - This activity involves visiting a village in Antigua Guatemala to explore the culinary art of one of the most delightful Guatemalan dishes. Participants will enter Doña Maria’s kitchen to cook alongside her, learning to prepare the main dish, Pepian, and a dessert made of cocoa with fried banana, known as Mole.
What's Included
  • Private transportation included
  • Entrance tickets provided
  • Lunch is included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Meal Options
  • Guatemalan pepian - epián : traditional Guatemalan stew, full of spices, chillies and flavor, embracing tradition in every bite
  • mole in bananas - Fried bananas dipped in chocolate, spiced with a mixture of tomato, miltomate, caco and pepitoria
Additional Information

Without a doubt, learning how to make Guatemalan pepián and plantain mole will provide you with a unique culinary experience and will bring you closer to the rich gastronomic tradition of Guatemala. Guatemalan cuisine is known for its diversity of flavors, native ingredients, and traditional culinary techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Cancellation Policy

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

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403christye
May 11, 2025
A MUST experience !! - What an incredible experience! Direct Adventure was exceptional to work with! If you want to have hands on learning in making Guatemalan’s traditional pepian- this is a MUST for you !
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From $70
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult, 2 - Child
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).