Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Restroom on board
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Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua
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Reviews
495 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent, must do.
ginamaruskin,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dario was a fantastic chef who took us under his wings and guided us along to prepare the most authentic Guatemalan dinner. Highly recommend. Beautiful atmosphere cooking on the balcony with a view of the mountains.
The class took place on a...
emily w,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The class took place on a lovely rooftop with lovely hosts, and the food was wonderful! Definitely recommend for any traveler looking to learn more about authentic Guatemalan food and people.
Best Cooking Class in Antigua
morganbZ9905XF,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Belen is the best chef! Hope you guys get her class! The whole experience was great! They picked us up from our hotel and dropped us back off after! We got to choose one dish to cook. We also made an appetizer and a dessert (the best part) and there is a translator to help along the way. There is wine (!!!) and juice and water! The blender bikes are the best! Definitely recommend!
Great class!
H8848QGhayleys,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So fun and super authentic. The instructors were great, the food turned out amazing, and it was such a unique way to experience Guatemalan culture. Highly recommend!
Best Excursion of the Trip – A Joyful, Shared ExperienceI
Jim J,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I went into this cooking class expecting to learn specific recipes (a teaspoon of this, a half cup of that), but what I actually took away was far more valuable. I learned how much Guatemalans value food and meals as deeply shared experiences. In that sense, it was one of the most insightful and memorable lessons of our entire vacation.There were 12 of us “students,” and the chef was brilliant connecting with each of us. With his warm personality, humor, and perfectly timed pours of wine, he turned the evening into a lively, festive gathering. We all became his sous chefs around a large, beautifully arranged prep table filled with ingredients for an appetizer, soup, entrée, and dessert. Everyone pitched in with prep tasks—mine included chopping vegetables and then making the fresh tortilla dough. (Somehow the chef sensed I’d been experimenting passionately with pizza dough at home for months—talk about a magical touch!)The real highlight was the group dynamic. Complete strangers quickly felt like old friends. We laughed, talked nonstop, and connected in a way that only happens when people are cooking, eating, and sharing wine together.The evening was pure joy from start to finish. I may not have walked away with new technical cooking skills, but I gained a genuine appreciation for the Guatemalan approach to food as something communal and celebratory. Easily the most entertaining and heartfelt 4 hours we spent on any excursion. Highly recommended!
They pick you up from...
Jacquelyn C,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00They pick you up from your place which is very convenient. There is an option between two dishes to cook as an entree and you share prep work then enjoy the meal. Not a lot of history on the food or area but good conversation between the other people in the group and host.
Amazing food, even better staff!
kaitlin t,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dario was an amazing teacher! I can’t remember the other chef’s name but she was also awesome, they were both super funny and great at what they do. I would definitely come back and do this all again, there was so much food and it was delicious!
Awesome Experience!
aletheat2024,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this cooking class as a solo traveler and had such a blast! The pick-up was super easy, and our group was so fun (there were about 12 people!). We made 4 classic Guatemalan dishes, and everything was delicious. The hosts were hilarious and kind, and the view from where we were cooking was incredible! 10/10 would recommend!
Perfect
ethangZ4159GK,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing people, there was an English translation to help with everything. Incredible food!
Do it
torinh2021,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute gem, wonderful food but more importantly such fun teachers. Not to mention the location is gorgeous.
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