Atitlan Immersive DMC

Mayan Culinary Journey

Flavors, Markets & Farm-to-Table

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Group Size

6–12 guests

Starting Price

$1,000

Overview

Guatemala's cuisine is a living tapestry of Mayan, Spanish, and contemporary influences. This culinary journey takes your group from the bustling markets to intimate cooking sessions with local families, cacao plantations, and organic coffee farms. Every dish tells a story of tradition, terroir, and the incredible biodiversity of the Lake Atitlan region.

Highlights

Traditional Mayan cooking classes
Chichicastenango market food tour
Organic coffee farm visit and tasting
Cacao-to-chocolate workshop
Tortilla-making with local families

What's Included

  • 4 nights lakefront villa accommodation
  • Professional culinary guides
  • All cooking class ingredients
  • Private boat transfers
  • Ground transportation

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

Airport pickup, transfer to Lake Atitlan. Welcome gathering at your lakefront villa with a briefing on the culinary adventures ahead.

Day 2: Market & Cooking Class

Morning boat to San Juan La Laguna market. Shop for fresh ingredients with your guide. Afternoon cooking class preparing pepian, tamales, and rellenitos.

Day 3: Coffee & Cacao

Visit an organic coffee farm, learn the bean-to-cup process, and taste single-origin brews. Afternoon cacao-to-chocolate workshop making traditional drinking chocolate.

Day 4: Village Kitchens

Visit local families and learn to make tortillas on a traditional comal. Enjoy the experience together with the family. Afternoon free for exploration.

Day 5: Farewell & Departure

Recipe exchange and farewell. Pack your spices and souvenirs. Transfer to Guatemala City airport.

Ready to Book?

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Website: www.atitlanimmersive.com

This itinerary is subject to change based on weather, local conditions, and group preferences. All prices are per person and based on minimum group size.