Panajachel Maya Cooking Class: Immerse in Guatemalan Flavors by the Lake Atitlan

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Guatemala with a Maya cooking class in Panajachel. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes while enjoying a stunning view of Lake Atitlan. Experience the fusion of Mayan and Spanish colonial influences through food.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cafe Sabor Cruceño - Learn to prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes from our culinary arts graduates. This is a hands-on experience and will give you the tools you need to recreate these dishes at home. AND you get to eat the results!! Classes are taught in English or Spanish, and fun for all ages.
What's Included
  • Gourmet lunch, that you help preparing
  • A printed copy of the recipes you prepared
  • Instruction and the opportunity to enjoy the dishes you prepare
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Tamalitos - small tamales served with a sauce.
  • Pepian - The most traditional of all Guatemala dishes. Uses a blend of 13 ingredients in the sauce. Can be served with chicken or veggie style using tofu.
Additional Information

Experience the flavors of Guatemala during a cooking lesson at the Santa Cruz Cooking Class. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes like Pepian and Tamalitos with a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan. Taste how Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influences blended in perfect harmony through food. Enjoy what you’ve prepared afterwards. Great for those who…

Location
Santa Cruz la Laguna
Address: Calle Principal Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola, 07008 Guatemala Directions: Meet us at the CECAP building in Santa Cruz La Laguna. From the boat dock in Santa Cruz, walk to take a taxi up the road to the village.  The CECAP building is easy to find. Dates: Monday thru Friday
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hannah_b
Jun 20, 2025
Alicia is truly the... - Alicia is truly the sweetest woman in town. It was an incredible experience and we cannot recommend it more highly!! Sign up sign up sign up!!
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Chris_c
Jun 18, 2025
I highly recommend La... - I highly recommend La Casa de Alicia. Alicia & her family were incredibly amazing and welcoming. If you’re looking for a cooking class, just a short boat ride from Panajachel, I highly recommend booking with Alicia.
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Laurel
Jun 2, 2025
Make time for this exceptional cooking class while exploring Lake Atitlan villages, especially charming Santa Cruz. - This was an exceptional experience. Lee made getting from our lodging to Santa Cruz very easy and was excellent in communicating. Alicia led a fantastic cooking class and Vanessa was an amazing translator. We cooked jocon de pollo, tamalitas de chipilin, guisquil, rice with vegetables- traditional recipes and utterly delicious
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Holly_b
May 11, 2025
Fun and... - Fun cooking class, tasty fresh food, friendly and informative host! My mom and I really enjoyed the experience
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Joana_s
May 4, 2025
Must Do! - This was such a fun experience! I would recommend anyone visiting Lake Atitlan to try. Our class had 5 people and everyone was able to participate in every step of the process. We were able to pick out what dish we wanted to make & the food came out so tasty. We made a main dish, dessert & they even served fresh homemade juice. Alice & her son were so hospitable and made the experience that much better. We were able to feel fully immersed in the culture, which is always the most beautiful aspect of traveling!
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Manos663
Mar 18, 2025
Best cooking/eating experience! - Amazing experience. The family was so knowledgeable and inviting. The food was also amazing! The mother taught us how to cook their traditional dishes and her son hosted us and assisted with the language barrier.
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Genesiss717
Mar 16, 2025
Delicious food! - Vanessa and Alicia were amazing cooking instructors. Not only did we make a delicious dish, I was able to learn so much about their customs and culture. I highly recommend taking this class!
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Rebecca_h
Mar 8, 2025
Pepian de Pollo - Alicia (and family) were very welcoming into their home and shop. We enjoyed learning to make a traditional recipe and it was one of our favorite meals of the trip! We were also introduced to Rosa de Jamaica. This activity is highly recommended.
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Jazmean_w
Mar 2, 2025
Alicia was absolutely... - Alicia was absolutely wonderful! The food was so fresh and tasted so delicious. And Jared was so helpful with translating between Spanish and English. I definitely recommend anyone who is in Santa Cruz to go and enjoy having a nice lunch/dinner
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Thomas_v
Nov 28, 2024
Amazing cooking class in local family home - Amazing class! Multiple options for traditional dishes to make. Alicia is great and her son was translating perfectly from Spanish to English. We loved this class, food was delicious!
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From $50
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).