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Days available
Every day
Schedule
9AM, 2AM
Languages offered
English & Spanish
Duration
5 hrs
Transportation
Included
Mobile ticket
Included
Guatemalan Cooking Class Market Tour Photo

See every stage of a home-cooked Guatemalan meal on this tour that begins at the market and ends at a friendly dining table. After your market visit, a local cook will show you how to prepare a 5-course meal, including an appetizer and dessert. The meal comes paired with wine or juice.

Your tour begins with a visit to buy fresh fruits and vegetables with a local guide. As you browse, you’ll learn about the herbs and spices that make up the flavors of Guatemalan dishes and sample a few ingredients. For the complete local experience, you can opt to arrive at your cooking class in a chicken bus, a colorful form of public transportation.

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting messy, hair ties if you have long hair, and a camera.

What's included

Bilingual guide, local chef, wine, juice, round-trip transportation, and a 5-course meal.

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