Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour in Antigua

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Guatemala with an authentic cooking class and market tour in Antigua. Discover traditional flavors and learn about local food, culture, and traditions.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Market Tour starts in the morning or in the afternoon with a visit of the local market in Antigua. Your host Joaquin will take you through the outside and inside market area where you will learn all about Guatemalan fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices while purchasing fresh products directly from local growers to use in your cooking class.

Points of Interest

  • Antigua Guatemala market

  • Cuscun - Cooking School, Tours & Workshops

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • On-board restrooms
  • Alcoholic Beverages
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.

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Summer_s
Aug 2, 2024
Cooking with Cuscun - My partner and I loved the ability to have a personalized tour with Dario. He was patient, humorous, and charismatic and very willing to answer all our questions about produce, animals, and cooking. We made a delicious jocon, practiced our Spanish, and enjoyed seeing new views outside of just exploring Antigua.
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Mackhain2023
Jul 25, 2024
Couple experience - We happened to be the only two people on this tour, which made it an amazing and intimate experience. Our tour guide Dario expertly adjusted the vibe of the tour by making it more friendly rather than a "tour" per se, and we ended up enjoying lots of hours getting to know each other and Antigua & Guatemala. The food we made actually ended up being very tasty as well, and we greatly appreciated the experience this added to our time. Highly recommend!
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Navigator770147
Jun 16, 2024
A great peek into local culture and cuisine - Pamela was really informative about local cuisine, culture, and history during the market tour. Dario was hilarious and gave easy to follow instructions. We had to much fun learning the local cuisine, and he also gave great dining recommendations in Antigua.
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Cdieleman
Jun 15, 2024
A great introduction to Guatemalan food! - We loved this- the market tour was a nice primer. We enjoyed learning the recipes and about the rich culture and history of the region through food
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Debora_m
Jun 11, 2024
An Excellent Experience! - I did both the market tour and cooking with Dario, who was a great guide and instructor. The market is a rabbit warren of vendors selling everything you can imagine, from fruit, vegetables, and meat to clothing and shoes! It was a great cultural experience. After a fun tuk-tuk ride, we arrived at the cooking school, where our little group prepared and ate a delicious meal on the rooftop kitchen with views of the mountains and volcanoes. Then, I had another tuk-tuk ride back to the hotel. All in all, this was just excellent and great fun! Highly recommended!
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Jeanette_p
Jun 8, 2024
Such a great experience!... - Such a great experience! I first toured the market with Dario and he was so informative and I got to learn about some of the Guatemalan traditions. When we got to the school Pamela taught us how to make DELICIOUS Guatemalan food. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this cooking class.
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Aude11
Apr 27, 2024
Cuscun cooking class, Antigua, Guatemala - This was among the best cooking classes I have attended. It began with a guided tour of the food market labyrinth with chef/host Dario, and then we proceeded to the home where guests got their hands on every step of the prep and cooking. For each course, the various tasks were divided among the guests around a large prep table laden with the ingredients, and the chef then showed us how to make the magic happen in the assembly. For an appetizer, we made dobladas, a hand-made corn tortilla filled with spiced mashed potato and fried, then topped with chopped radish, onion, mint, and lime juice. The main course was pepián, a spicy chicken stew with carrots, potatoes, tomatillos, and green squash, served over rice. For dessert, we made rellenitos, mashed plantains filled with Mexican chocolate then fried. Guests are picked up at their Antigua address and driven to the chef’s house in a nearby village. The kitchen is on the third floor, with a terrace for dining with volcano views.
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Ifeekam_o
Apr 25, 2024
Worth every penny! - Worth every penny, great instruction, conversation & ambiance! 10/10 Received a thorough tour of the market, experienced a ride in a tuc tuc and enjoyed delicious food!
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Mnblackshadows
Apr 22, 2024
Great Food - Food was great. Leave out the market part. Half of the artesian markets were closed. I have nothing more to say.
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Stacy_a
Apr 22, 2024
Excellent - Such an excellent experience. We wouldn’t have known about the markets otherwise - the tour was great. Our guide was friendly and arranged everything. Transportation the the school was quick and the space was absolutely beautiful! I loved how relaxed it was. We all cooked and enjoyed the dinner on the rooftop. Highly recommend!
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