Tours/Antigua/Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class
Viator · Private tour

Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class

5.0(39)Antigua1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(37)

Description

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.

Tour 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

Highlights

Pepian cooking class with a local,Side dish, Guatemalan Tortillas, 1 mayan beverage

What's included

Included
Pepian cooking class with a local,Side dish, Guatemalan Tortillas, 1 mayan beverage
Not included
We don't serve or sell alcoholic drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Reviews(39)

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217s_bastiens
February 16, 2026
Antigua Market Tour and Cooking Class

Discover 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.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi Kukul Tales pour en apprendre davantage sur la cuisine guatémaltèque. Nous sommes ravis que le guide de Veruska, Maria et tuote la famille. vous ait plu. Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt.

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Belinda L
February 15, 2026
Delicious traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class is a treat

Our 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

Operator response

Sharing recipes is sharing part of our story, and we're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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ceciliasX6396OS
February 15, 2026
Food!

We cooked some delicious tamales and it was so much fun

Operator response

Nos alegra mucho que fuera divertida la clase! Gracias por elegir esta experiencia con Kukul Tales, esperamos verte pronto!

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xochitld2026
February 15, 2026
Wonderful and yummy experience!

Mayaiz 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

Operator response

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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mariakL1958XW
February 15, 2026
Cooking Mayan food

Was great, we cooked a delicious pepsin and ate well! The family we cooked with were so welcome and very sweet.

Operator response

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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303asherc
February 15, 2026
Great time cooking

It was very fun and great learning experience

Operator response

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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103elliott
February 15, 2026
Amazing

This was super duper I fun I really learned a lot

Operator response

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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321owena
February 15, 2026
Super duper epic

lots and lots of fun and I learned a lot

Operator response

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Kukul Tales. We hope to see you again!

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mauriciovG5070RN
February 10, 2026
A unique experience of Mayan cuisine

We 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.

Operator response

Rebeca y Betsy son las mejores! Nos alegra mucho leer tu review! Muchas gracias, para Kukul Tales es un placer poder compartir con los grupos nuestras tradiciones gastronimócas. Esperamos volver a recibirles pronto!

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H4677KTannas
February 5, 2026
A wonderful experience

A wonderful experience with Maria and Guadeloupe. With them we learned much more than traditional cuisine! We loved it!

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Operator response

Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron las enseñanzas de Maria y Doña Guadalupe, ellas son increibles. Gracias por tomar esta experiencia con Kukul Tales! Esperamos verles nuevamente.

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