US$ 103 per person

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Total US$ 103

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Traditional Guatemalan Pepian Cooking Class

Name: Traditional Guatemalan Pepian Cooking Class
Brand: Kukul Tales
Price: 103.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

US$ 103 per person

5.00 3 reviews

Starting times

12:30pm • 4pm

Duration

2 hours

Group Size

2–9+ guests

Language

English and Spanish

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

What Guests Love

Warm, welcoming home environment
Friendly, knowledgeable host team
Hands‑on cooking of traditional dishes
Authentic cultural immersion experience

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the class takes place in a warm, family‑run home where smiles and music create a welcoming atmosphere. The host team is praised for being friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about sharing Guatemalan culinary traditions. Participants enjoy a fully hands‑on experience, preparing iconic dishes such as Pepián, mole with plantains, and tasting locally sourced coffee. Guests leave with memorable memories of cooking together, feeling the love and tradition behind each recipe.

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What to Expect

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience you will learn how to make the authentic Mayan recipe with a local family in a the beautiful colonial town of Santa Ana. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

Meet Your Host

Kukul Tales

Founded in Guatemala in 2018, Kukul Tales offers carefully curated and personalized culinary experiences designed to create genuine connections between local communities and travelers. Our mission is to reveal the rich gastronomic culture of Antigua Guatemala in an intimate, meaningful, and authentic way. For Rebeca, founder of Kukul Tales, a lifelong fascination with local flavors—nurtured by cooking alongside her grandmothers—sparked the creation of this project. Her work is rooted in deep research into the historical and culinary foundations of Guatemalan cuisine, guided by a strong commitment to honoring and celebrating the invaluable knowledge of traditional cooks.

Tamalitos (Accompaniment to the main course, Made with corn dough and chipilin leaves, a plant native to Mesoamerica)
Pepian (Main course, Spice recado that combines Mayan and Spanish ingredients)
Mole (Dessert, fried plantains with a sweet spiced chocolate sauce)
Non-alcoholic beverage included and pure water

Schedule

Meet at El Tanque de la Unión to take a tuk-tuk.
We arrived at the home of our hosts, Maria and Doña Guadalupe. They gave us an introduction to the importance of corn in Guatemala, its history, and its use in the daily diet.
Start of the cooking session.
When the food is ready we sit down to eat and enjoy what we have prepared.
Return back to El Tanque de la Unión by tuk-tuk.

Meeting Point

Meet at El Tanque de la Unión. The price includes tuk-tuk transportation.

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Included Highlights

Experience Guatemala’s Rich Culinary Heritage

Guided by Local Mayan Cooks

Learn to Cook Guatemala’s Iconic Pepián

Small Group Class for a Personalized Experience

Warm and Inviting Atmosphere

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.

Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 3 verified reviews

Alexis

Oct 2025

Unforgettable Experience!

Walking into her home, we were greeted with warm and welcoming smiles from Maria and her brother, Diego. She gave us aprons and began instructing us on how to make her family tradition Pepián and Molè. Oh my, the ingredients were full of color. The music playing brought a sense of being home cooking with family in the kitchen. And the best part was sitting together at the table after to enjoy our hard but fun work! The food was delicious but the experience of cooking and knowing the love and tradition that went into these dishes made it more hearty. I left with a smile on my face and a memory I will never forget. Thank you very much Rebeca, Maria, and Diego for such a wonderful experience!

Stephanie

Oct 2025

Completely perfect cooking class!

I am so glad my friends recommended this class!!! I loved everything we cooked, Maria explained everything so well, and on top of those obvious desires in a cooking class, to feel so welcomed into Maria's home and with her family it was amazing. I would definitely do another class. Much love and blessings to Maria and her family. Our guide and translator, Hosea, was really fun too!!

Toni

Oct 2025

An Unforgettable Cultural Experience with Rebecca in Antigua!

Our tour with Rebecca was absolutely incredible! She was delightful, friendly, and so knowledgeable about Antigua and Guatemalan culture. We started with a coffee tasting where we sampled different flavors of locally grown coffee, each one better than the last! Then Rebecca took us to visit a local family who welcomed us into their home and taught us how to make traditional mole sauce with plantains. It was hands-on, authentic, and so much fun. Rebecca made the entire day special. She shared fascinating stories, answered all of our questions, and created such a warm, welcoming experience. It was the perfect way to immerse ourselves in Guatemalan culture. A good time was had by all, and I can't recommend this tour enough!