The 3 Guatemala Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen: 3-Hour Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Our pick

In Santa Cruz La Laguna, Alfredo or Alicia guides you through up to three Guatemalan dishes shaped by Mayan and Spanish traditions. You cook, eat a plated three-course lunch overlooking Lake Atitlán, and take home printed recipes. Classes are in English, Spanish, or a mix.

“Het was een hele leuke activiteit om kennis te maken met de Guatemalteekse en Mayakeuken. Hierbij kregen we ook wat meer informatie over hun cultuur. De zoon was Engelse Gids en hij heeft ons veel verteld. Er werd één gerecht gemaakt wat heel erg lekker smaakte!”

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2.Cooking Class with Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Top rated

Meet your guide, often Maritza, shop for fresh ingredients, then travel to a family home to grind corn, seeds, and spices on a pedernal stone. Cook Pepián, Jocón, Kak'ik, or a vegetarian dish, make tortillas, and eat your creation.

“Really nice ! The market was awesome, the people were great ! Tried Rosa de Jamaica and absolutely loved it. The food was good ! Overall great !”

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3.El Paredón: Traditional Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Best value

At Aura and Adelso’s family home in central El Paredón, you’ll prepare corn tortillas, empanadas, and a traditional salad using family cooking methods. The 90-minute private class is in Spanish and ends with a shared meal. No transport, dessert, or English translator is included.

“Incredible experience. Such a lovely class and family. It’s a must in town!”

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