Guatemala · WORKSHOPS IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
The 9 best workshops in Antigua Guatemala you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Learn to cook classic Guatemalan dishes with local chefs in Antigua, then enjoy your meal on a rooftop terrace with volcano views.
“My husband and I had such a great time - beyond our expectations! The food was delicious, we learned some new cooking tips, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed. Would definitely recommend!”
Learn to roast cacao, make chocolate drinks, and create a 90-gram chocolate bar at ChocoMuseo Antigua in this fun two-hour workshop.
“It was such an amazing activity to with the kids. Jocelyne made it so fun and energetic. We came out of there not only with a yummy chocolate bar but with a lot of knowledge!”
Shop Antigua’s market, taste local fruit, and cook pepián on a family rooftop with volcano views in this friendly four-hour class.
“Absolutely loved this experience with Milton as a host. I loved how passionate he was and that translated throughout. I was amazed by all the local produce and the various vendors throughout the market! I had the opportunity to try fruits I haven’t before and it was a wonderful experience. Cooking itself was fantastic - you had a beautiful view of the volcano in a beautiful kitchen along with Andrea who assisted! I just wish that I didn’t have such a big breakfast; otherwise, I would've eaten everything clean! As this was my first time visiting Guatemala, this was definitely a highlight of my trip and I would do it…”
Explore Antigua’s market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook traditional Guatemalan dishes on a rooftop with volcano views.
“Pampa, our market tour guide was very sweet, informative, and above and beyond friendly and took us on a lovely walk around the bustling market. We then drove to the cooking school to meet up the rest of the class and Dario and Pampa showed us how to cook traditional guatemalan foods Pepian, Jocon, Doblados, and Rellenitos. It was all very delicious and in a very nice setting ontop the rooftop with a view of the mountains. Drinks could be purchased and there was free wine. A delightful way to spend the day and I met some awesome people taking the class as well! They were able to accomodate vegans…”
Learn to make Guatemalan pepian with Maria’s family in Santa Ana Village, using a Mayan grinding stone, tortillas, and a local beverage.
“We enjoyed this authentic Guatemalan Mayan cooking class with Maria and her family members. We had that opportunity to make three different traditional and delicious Guatemalan foods. Our guide, Xoshil met us in Antigua and facilitated our trip to a local home on the outskirts of town. She was very knowledgeable about Antigua and Guatemala and shared many interesting facts as we moved to the city and throughout the entire class. We are English speaking and she was able to translate everything that the local Spanish-speaking family said. This is a hands-on cooking class with lots of opportunity to participate and understand the preparation of the dishes. It was clear…”
Cook pepián with a Guatemalan family, visit Antigua’s market, ride a chicken bus, and share an authentic meal near Parramos.
“This really was a worthwhile experience. Our tour guide/translator was wonderful communicating where to meet us. I originally did not realize it was in a neighboring community I thought it was in Antigua. But was a short $5 Uber ride away. We met our tour guide, he was wonderful and friendly. I thought we would tour the town or a market but we went directly to the home where we would make dinner. Be prepared and I do not mean this in a negative way but you are making dinner in the home of a local Guatemalan family. The poverty is staggering. They are wonderful welcoming and kind. I felt…”
Learn traditional backstrap weaving in Antigua with a private instructor, courtyard setting, tea break, and optional loom to take home.
“Did this with my family and we were quite surprised how much fun and how interesting the whole experience was. The women weavers will end up being a highlight of your trip to Guatemala. Be sure to buy the back strap loom they offer. It’s a wonderful tool for a new hobby.”
Explore Antigua’s market, taste Guatemalan specialties, ride a tuk tuk, and make tortillas with a local family in this private food tour.
“Veruska was an excellent tour guide. Her English is great and she is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We spent time in the market trying different fruits, sweets, and local foods. Basically anything that interested me. After the market we took a tuk tuk to a local home and the owner explained the importance of corn to the Mayan culture. This was followed by making tortillas and enjoying a light lunch.”
Learn Guatemala’s coffee story in Antigua with a professional barista, specialty tasting, brewing methods, and practical booking tips.
“Really appreciate that it wasnt cancelled for only me, 1 person, in the workshop. The instructor knows a lot about coffee, and the way of preparing coffee. We have tried brewing two different beans in two different ways. Great experiences. BTW pleaee take note that the workshop is taken place close to the colonial travel agency. There is no pick up service. Better to confirm the location the day before.”
The volcanoes, the Mayan cities, the lake, and the slow days in between.
