Panajachel Maya Cooking Class: Immerse in Guatemalan Flavors by the Lake Atitlan

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Guatemala with a Maya cooking class in Panajachel. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes while enjoying a stunning view of Lake Atitlan. Experience the fusion of Mayan and Spanish colonial influences through food.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cafe Sabor Cruceño - Learn to prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes from our culinary arts graduates. This is a hands-on experience and will give you the tools you need to recreate these dishes at home. AND you get to eat the results!! Classes are taught in English or Spanish, and fun for all ages.
What's Included
  • Gourmet lunch, that you help preparing
  • A printed copy of the recipes you prepared
  • Instruction and the opportunity to enjoy the dishes you prepare
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Tamalitos - small tamales served with a sauce.
  • Pepian - The most traditional of all Guatemala dishes. Uses a blend of 13 ingredients in the sauce. Can be served with chicken or veggie style using tofu.
Additional Information

Experience the flavors of Guatemala during a cooking lesson at the Santa Cruz Cooking Class. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes like Pepian and Tamalitos with a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan. Taste how Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influences blended in perfect harmony through food. Enjoy what you’ve prepared afterwards. Great for those who…

Location
Santa Cruz la Laguna
Address: Calle Principal Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola, 07008 Guatemala Directions: Meet us at the CECAP building in Santa Cruz La Laguna. From the boat dock in Santa Cruz, walk to take a taxi up the road to the village.  The CECAP building is easy to find. Dates: Monday thru Friday
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Manos663
Mar 18, 2025
Best cooking/eating experience! - Amazing experience. The family was so knowledgeable and inviting. The food was also amazing! The mother taught us how to cook their traditional dishes and her son hosted us and assisted with the language barrier.
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Genesiss717
Mar 16, 2025
Delicious food! - Vanessa and Alicia were amazing cooking instructors. Not only did we make a delicious dish, I was able to learn so much about their customs and culture. I highly recommend taking this class!
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Rebecca_h
Mar 8, 2025
Pepian de Pollo - Alicia (and family) were very welcoming into their home and shop. We enjoyed learning to make a traditional recipe and it was one of our favorite meals of the trip! We were also introduced to Rosa de Jamaica. This activity is highly recommended.
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Jazmean_w
Mar 2, 2025
Alicia was absolutely... - Alicia was absolutely wonderful! The food was so fresh and tasted so delicious. And Jared was so helpful with translating between Spanish and English. I definitely recommend anyone who is in Santa Cruz to go and enjoy having a nice lunch/dinner
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Thomas_v
Nov 28, 2024
Amazing cooking class in local family home - Amazing class! Multiple options for traditional dishes to make. Alicia is great and her son was translating perfectly from Spanish to English. We loved this class, food was delicious!
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Brianpica
Nov 24, 2024
10/10 Experience! - 10/10 experience! The food was delicious and it was very hands on! Two of her boys were also very helpful explaining in English when stuff got lost in translation. Highly recommend!
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Jake
Jun 12, 2024
Truly unique experience at the lake - What a fun and unique experience. Comfortable, nice, friendly, and of course wonderful food. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a unique experience, especially in such a beautiful location like Santa Cruz.
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Tia_c
May 17, 2024
Great Pepian! - We felt very lucky to go to her home and taste her delicious cooking! We had so much fun and it was a wonderful experience. We were running late and Alicia and Vanessa waited for us. We never got a recipe unfortunately.
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Brad_e
May 7, 2024
Delicious Mayan Eating Experience - Alfredo and Jessica led our class and helped us make a delicious dinner that was then served to us in their restaurant. We made tortillas, a corn appetizer, chicken and vegetable sauce served with rice, and a chocolate dessert with plantains. Alfredo involved all participants, was able to communicate well in english, answered any questions, and made sure we had an overall exceptional experience. Highly recommend!
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Westond2014
Mar 22, 2024
A heart-y cultural experience - The cooking class with Alicia and her family was a wonderful way to experience the heart of her community and culture via food and cooking together. We learned a lot and had a delicious meal together at the end. Highly recommend!
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From $50
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).