Atitlan Immersive
DMC Ground Operations
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
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.