Private Tour
Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience, you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to Mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
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
Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience you will learn how to make it through Maria's family recipe using the Mayan grinding stone at a traditional Guatemalan kitchen in the beautiul scenery of Santa Ana Village. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.
Sample Menu
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Chicken Mayan Pepian
A thick soup made with endemic roasted ingredients and mayan cooking techniques, served with rice or corn tamales and a local natural beverage.
What‘s Included
Pepian cooking class with a local,Side dish, Guatemalan Tortillas, 1 mayan beverage
We don't serve or sell alcoholic drinks
Options
2 Course menú cooking class
2 course menú: We will prepare mayan pepian in fire and as a dessert have plantain mole. One of our favorite cooked by Maria's family
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Antigua Market Tour and Cooking Class
217s bastiens,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discover the market and the endemic fruits of the country accompanied by the friendliest guide, Veru. A very good way to dive into this mix of colors and appetizing smells. The highlight was the discovery of the inextricable links between corn and Mayan culture around a cooking workshop by the very welcoming Maria and her family. We enjoyed cooking our tamales and other pepian. From the age of 76 Guadalupe will teach you how to handle traditional volcanic stone mortar. An experience to live absolutely! We loved it and enjoyed it. Thanks to Veru, Maria and all her family.
Delicious traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class is a treat
Belinda L,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very nice. We started in the food market and learned about traditional Guatemalan ingredients. Then we went to the cooking class where there were three generations of Guatemalan women showing us how to make traditional tamalitos and chicken pepita. Everyone in our group helped with each step of the process and saw how to prepare parts of the meal in traditional and time-saving modern methods. The meal was so delicious and flavorful and I plan to make this same meal at home
Food!
ceciliasX6396OS,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We cooked some delicious tamales and it was so much fun
Wonderful and yummy experience!
xochitld2026,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mayaiz was wonderful to visit! The bilingual experience was perfect for people of all backgrounds. This family is so warm and inviting, and truly give you an authentic Guatemalan experience. 10/10
Cooking Mayan food
mariakL1958XW,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was great, we cooked a delicious pepsin and ate well! The family we cooked with were so welcome and very sweet.
Great time cooking
303asherc,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very fun and great learning experience
Amazing
103elliott,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was super duper I fun I really learned a lot
Super duper epic
321owena,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00lots and lots of fun and I learned a lot
A unique experience of Mayan cuisine
mauriciovG5070RN,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a unique experience in Mayan cooking class with Rebekah and Betsy. We were a group of 12 people and from the first moment everything was perfectly organized and careful to detail. Rebekah’s attention and hospitality as a host was extraordinary; she made us feel welcome at all times and also explained the behind and history of each ingredient, which made the experience even more special and enriching. Betsy is a great master cook, very clear in explaining and very passionate about what she does. The food we prepared was delicious, with fresh ingredients and excellent quality. We left very satisfied with this experience and will definitely come back. Super recommended for those who want to do something different around the Antigua area.
A wonderful experience
H4677KTannas,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience with Maria and Guadeloupe. With them we learned much more than traditional cuisine! We loved it!
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