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
457 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
More fun than I ever could have imagined!
Donna B,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh my gosh, this was so fun. Our group of diverse strangers really bonded - thanks to Darrio and Bendy (spelling?) - and we had a blast! We were wistfully saying how sad we were to say goodbye. The food was amazing. The hosts were informative and entertaining. This was an outstanding activity!
Amazing Cooking Class with fun, food & new Friends!
golfinggirl802,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our guide, Dario, was absolutely amazing — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about sharing authentic flavors from Guatemala. The traditional Guatemalan dishes we prepared were fresh, flavorful, and truly delicious, giving us a real taste of the local culture. As if the food wasn’t enough, the beautiful surrounding views made the experience even more special. Cooking, laughing, and sharing stories while overlooking such stunning scenery created the perfect atmosphere. By the end of the class, we not only enjoyed an incredible meal but also walked away with new friends and wonderful memories to cherish.
An Amazing Evening with Fun, Food & new Friends!
Lora M,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This cooking class was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our guide, Dario, was absolutely amazing — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about sharing authentic flavors from Guatemala. The traditional Guatemalan dishes we prepared were fresh, flavorful, and truly delicious, giving us a real taste of the local culture. As if the food wasn’t enough, the beautiful surrounding views made the experience even more special. Cooking, laughing, and sharing stories while overlooking such stunning scenery created the perfect atmosphere. By the end of the class, we not only enjoyed an incredible meal but also walked away with new friends and wonderful memories to cherish.
didn't enjoy this
emyg,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I would not recommend this activity. We were disappointed in our experience. This was the most expensive activity we did while in Guatemala, and I feel scammed. We were in a crowded downstairs space, each of us having a cutting board. My husband chopped some radishes and I chopped some onion, and that was the extent of our cooking experience. There were so many people, each with a small task and it was so crowded you couldn't see what was going on, or even hear an explanation of the cooking. There were no recipes or food instruction. Across the room a group was making some sort of tamale thing but I have no idea how they did it. At the end they squished us all into this small room with a bathroom attached and there weren't chairs for all of us, and we ate the food, which I didn't even enjoy. All around, not worth it at all. I'm wondering if maybe at one point this was a nice activity, but its turned into a money grab.
Would recommend!
JRV123456,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Authentic experience! Would recommend for a tasty meal and an informative experience on Guatemala culture!
Would highly reccomend!
Grace G,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This class was definitely a highlight from my stay in Antigua! The ingredients are beautifully laid out when you arrive, the drinks provided were delicious, and the cooking was as hands-on as it gets. I had the best time getting to know the staff, practicing my Spanish (optional) and enjoyed eating the amazing food we cooked while appreciating the views of the city.
Amazing experience...if only we were given the recipes to try again at home
Nicole C,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience and food was amazing with room for improvement: (1) The route to pick up group members could be improved to save time. (2) Despite the posting not listing this detail, they do in fact provide round trip transportation if you are coming from an approved location. (3) The most ideal class size is 10 people max. This would occupy everyone's time without leaving anyone out. Exceeding this number, like our class, can leave up to 5 or more strangers in a less than ideal position without any responsibilities for extended periods of time. The other chefs do in fact take over much of the more difficult cooking tasks in the end to ensure the food is cooked correctly. (4) While they do their best to explain the background of dishes, when it comes to receiving instructions on what to do knowing some basic Spanish phrases relevant to kitchen skills will go a long way. (5) Despite what other reviewers have stated, we were not promised and did not receive any of the recipes which I had looked forward to because the food was amazing. (6) You may end up sitting in direct sunlight for hours if you are in a large 10am class so come prepared with a hat, sunglasses, and/or sunscreen.
10/10 amazing time
V4296LIstephenw,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time. The food was incredible and the chef made it so much fun
Highly recommend! We were...
Kelly P,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend! We were picked up from our hotel and although there was traffic we got straight to work. Dario was an amazing chef and instructor and really made the experience. We made an appetizer, main dish, and dessert and squeezed in between we got to try local fruits.
Guaranteed to have a fun time!
alexwT1613MV,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had so much fun at the cooking class. Dario made sure we had a fun time, and lead us through every step with grace. We made an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. Would definitely recommend for a fun experience in Antigua!
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