Antigua Day Trip

Pepián is one of Guatemala's national dishes (typically prepared for special occasions such as holidays, weddings, birthdays, etc.) made from roasted tomatoes, a variety of dried chilis, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and onion to create a flavorful spiced and nutty sauce that includes meat or protein and an assortment of vegetables served over rice. Come and cook alongside some of the best pepián cooks and taste for yourself.

• Round-trip transportation from Antigua to the producer’s home

• Spanish-English interpretation

• Hands-on class with a local pepián instructor who will lead you through the preparation process

• Pepián lunch with your instructor (we accommodate vegans/vegetarians and those who are gluten free)

• Tour through the coffee fields including a demonstration of traditional roasting and grinding

• Cup of coffee at the producer’s home

• 12 ounce bag of roasted coffee

$68.00 per person (ages 5 and older)

*Minimum of 2 adult participants needed to book. If you are a solo traveler and there is not a group to join you can make your reservation. In case we don't reach the minimum of participants, we reserve the right to cancel. Would you be willing to pay the SOLO TRAVELER FEE of $30 to run the tour with less that 2 adults?

Shuttle pick up time: 9:45 am

Shuttle pickup location: At La Ermita de Santa Lucía church located on the west side of Antigua at the corner of Calle del Espíritu Santo and Calzada Santa Lucia (Click here for the location).

The entire experience (from pick up to drop off at Ermita de Santa Lucas Catholic Church in Antigua) lasts approximately 7 hours. You can expect to return back to Antigua around 4:00 pm.

Reservations must be made at least the day before the desired tour date. If you’re looking to make a reservation with less than 24 hours in advance, contact us directly to check availability.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the time of the Pepián Cooking Class will still be charged.

The shuttle will arrive at the shuttle pick up location slightly before the pick up time to leave at 9:45 am. If your party has not arrived by 9:55 am, we will consider it a cancellation.

• Camera

• Money (Guatemalan currency) if you would like to purchase additional coffee directly from the producer. They only accept cash.

• Water

• Sneakers or trainers are recommended for best cooking precaution practices and hiking to the coffee plantations

• Sunscreen and/or hat

• Rain jacket or poncho (during the rainy season from May to November, especially in the afternoons)

The Pepian Cooking Class is conducted in homes in a traditional, rural Guatemalan kitchen. You will be cooking with wood, rather than gas or electric stoves. There is a chimney to keep the kitchen smoke-free, but there is the possibility of a falling ember (hence why we suggest closed toed shoes!) and you may add some kindling or a log to the fire.

We provide training with all of the pepián instructors regarding cooking and hygiene, so they take great care of their guests. But even so, this is not an industrial kitchen, rather a Guatemalan kitchen.

*Let us know if you’re vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free

During your Coffee Tour, you can expect to walk approximately 5 kilometers (3.2 miles) as we make our way through the fields and back to the producer's home in town. Parts of the walk include uneven terrain, loose dirt paths and trails, and while minimal overall elevation gain, some parts of the walk are steep. If you foresee having any difficulty participating in this kind of activity, we can make the necessary adjustments so that you have the most enjoyable experience possible. Just please be sure to add those notes during your checkout process.