Pepián Cooking Class — Isla de Flores, Petén
By Ruaj Experiences · Isla de Flores, Petén
Discover the secrets of Mayan cuisine in the heart of Isla de Flores. Cook hands-on inside our kitchen — then enjoy lunch or dinner on the lakeshore overlooking Lake Petén Itzá.
Get hands on and taste Guatemala
Q375 · 3.5 hours · All includedOver 300 classes taught with travelers from 40+ countries · 📍 Isla de Flores, Petén
Our Experience
Full Cooking Class & Walking Local Market Tour
Q375 per person
- 3.5 hours per class
- Max 10 people per class
- Daily · 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
- Includes Local Market Walking Tour
Book at least 1 day in advance via WhatsApp. Same-day requests are only accepted if we already have a confirmed class you can join.
Traveling alone? Join an already scheduled class — or extra fee if you are the only guest and want to do the class.
Over 300 classes with travelers from 40+ countries
Starting Class
Making Tortillas
Making Guacamole
Choosing vegetables
Preparing the vegetables
Adding lemon to Guacamole
Preparing corn masa to make tortillas
Collaborative Cooking
Fresh Avocados
Making tortillas
Market Tour
Lake view
Finishing Class
A lot of guests enjoying!
Menu
Everything you cook and taste in our Full Cooking Class with walking local market tour (3.5 hours).
Chicken Pepián
A traditional dish, this hearty chicken stew is simmered in a rich sauce of roasted seeds, vegetables, and spices. With roots in ancient indigenous cooking, it offers a taste of Guatemala's history on your plate. A must-try dish that blends ancient Mayan flavors.
Guacamole
Learn how to prepare and enjoy delicious guacamole with fresh avocados and vegetables purchased at the local market.
Tortillas
Experience making fresh corn tortillas, a staple in Mayan and Guatemalan cuisine for centuries. Learn the ancient techniques used to create these handmade tortillas, just like the Mayans did!
Local drinks
Rosa de Jamaica, horchata or tamarindo. These drinks, made with local ingredients, perfectly complement the traditional dishes and offer a true taste of Guatemalan hospitality.
Us
As the cradle of the Mayan Empire, Petén has incredible traditions. We noticed that these aren't getting enough attention. We're dedicated to sharing their rich culture, connection to nature, and beliefs. Our focus is on promoting their traditional foods, offering local food cooking class. We strive to work closely with the community to support and preserve their culture as much as we can.
Glenda
Our Cooking Class Chef
Juan Pablo
Tour Guide & Translator
You must meet them!
Our Guests Enjoying
Kitchen class, market tour, lakeside meal, and happy guests.
Starting Class
Making Tortillas
Making Guacamole
Choosing vegetables
Preparing the vegetables
Adding lemon to Guacamole
Preparing corn masa to make tortillas
Collaborative Cooking
Fresh Avocados
Making tortillas
Market Tour
Lake view
Finishing Class
A lot of guests enjoying!
See the Experience
Schedule
Every day · 10:00–13:00 & 16:00–19:00
3.5 hours per class
Book at least 1 day in advance via WhatsApp. Same-day requests are only accepted if we already have a confirmed class you can join.
FAQ
Reviews
“This cooking class was very fun and one of the highlights of my time in Flores. The class began with a trip to the local green market with Juan Pablo where I was able to see more of the city and get a glimpse of the amazing produce available. Glenda is a great teacher — I learned a lot from her.”
Michelle S
TripAdvisor
View on TripAdvisor“This cooking class is incredible. Pablo is an enthusiast and engaging host, and explained so much about life in Flores and Guatemala during the market tour. Glenda is a lovely and very talented cook. The food itself was absolutely delicious — one of the best meals I've had.”
Verified traveler
TripAdvisor
View on TripAdvisor“Highly recommended! An experience full of aromas, flavors and colors. Glenda and Juan Pablo were excellent guides on the market tour and cooking pepián, guacamole and tortillas. I loved sharing the space and learning about their culture — and I'm going home with a new recipe.”
Diana Viafara
“What a fun cooking class! I loved learning to make pepián and tortillas by hand. Juan Pablo was so nice — he took me to the local market to buy ingredients and was very conversational.”
Tina M
Google · Local Guide
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