US$ 74 per person

Time

Adults
US$ 74

Children (Ages 1-5)
US$ 61 -18%

Total US$ 74

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Authentic Mayan Tortilla & Sauce Cooking Experience

Name: Authentic Mayan Tortilla & Sauce Cooking Experience
Brand: Kukul Tales
Price: 74.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

US$ 74 per person

5.00 3 reviews

Starting time

10am

Duration

2 hours

Group Size

2–9+ guests

Language

English, Spanish

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Discounted rates for children

What Guests Love

Expert local hosts
Hands-on tortilla making
Authentic Mayan flavors
Market-sourced fresh ingredients

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the experience feels like a warm invitation into local life, beginning with a lively market visit where fresh ingredients are selected. The knowledgeable hosts guide participants step-by-step through authentic Mayan tortilla and sauce preparation, making the cooking process easy for beginners. Guests appreciate the hands-on involvement and the chance to share a meal with a welcoming family, describing it as a memorable cultural highlight of their trip.

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What to Expect

A true Mayan culinary experience. Learn how to make the real Guatemalan tortillas with 2 Mayan emblematic sauces by toasting, grilling and grinding native ingredients with Guatemalan utensils such as: comales, asadores and our famous Mayan grinding stone. Includes a Mayan beverage.

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.

Black, yellow and white corn tortilla
Toppings: Chilmol, guacamole, beans and queso de monte (traditional cheese made in Guatemala)
Non-alcoholic beverage and pure water

Schedule

10:00 am: Meet at El Tanque de la Unión by tuk-tuk.
10:15 am: We arrived at the home of our hosts, Maria and Doña Guadalupe. They told us about the history of corn and its importance in Guatemala.
10:30 am: Preparing tortillas on a traditional comal
11:00 am: Preparation of chilmol on a grinding stone
11:20 am: Preparing guacamole with Maria's family recipe
11:30 am: Time to enjoy what we have prepared.
12:00 pm: Back in tuk-tuk at El Tanque de la Unión

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

Crafting Traditional Guatemalan Tortillas from Scratch

Experience Guatemala’s Rich Culinary Heritage

Guided by Local Mayan Cooks

Prepare Two Emblematic Mayan Sauces Using Native Ingredients

Small Group Class for a Personalized Experience

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

Terry

Oct 2025

Beautiful experience in Antigua.

It was a wonderful experience learning Mayan cuisine, and it was delicious. Our cooking teachers were locals Rebecca and Betsy, who expertly guided us through a wonderful local dish, which we helped prepare.

Kenzie

Oct 2025

Worth every penny

This is the exact experience you're looking for if you want to eat, learn, and be immersed in a culture. Rebeca is an incredible human—full of a wealth of knowledge and so happy to share her love of food and the history of Guatemala. Even better, she's supporting so many amazing local vendors with her work who are thrilled when she arrived because she's connected with them in such a respectful and thoughtful way. The tortilla-making workshop and lunch with the sweetest family is something that will forever be etched in my mind as one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Despite being alone and speaking very little Spanish, I felt so incredibly welcomed in their home. I've taken many food tours in many countries, and this one tops them all. It was SO good that I decided to join Rebeca for the evening tour she offers, and it was just as incredible. Don't waste your time looking anywhere else. You won't find a better experience than this.

Kristyn913

Oct 2025

Fun and delicious

We had a great time on this tour! The market was fun and the food delicious. Our guide, Xoshil, was wonderful. Making tortillas at the end was also a lot of fun. I definitely recommend this tour if you're in Antigua.