# Guatemala Day Trips: Cooking and Local Culture > Discover Guatemala's culinary secrets on day trips. Cook traditional dishes and engage with locals. Ready-to-book and custom itineraries available. # Guatemalan Cooking and Culture [Nearby](/en/nearby) Search 2 listings Want something else? Let an in-country expert [design the perfect trip in Guatemala](/en/qa/guatemala/explore-overlay)! [![Cook pepian and tortillas the traditional way](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/vwr5qckhsp9gbnbc3tmg.jpg)USD 35/classCook pepian and tortillas the traditional waySan Miguel Escobar, GuatemalaHalf Day | Cooking Class, Getting to Know LocalsDo you want a one-of-a-kind, authentic Guatemalan experience that supports local communities, guided by local Guatemalans while getting off the beaten path? Pepian, the national dish of Guatemala, is a mouth-watering chicken stew made with differe...](/en/go/cook-pepian-and-tortillas-the-traditional-way) [![Etnica](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/skdtt2zwl5bgyqvh9cf3.jpg)EtnicaMultiple Cities, GuatemalaArt, Class/Workshop, Community VisitEtnica offers personalized, culturally immersive adventures in Guatemala. Explore the vibrant markets and colorful streets of local villages, hike through the lush forests and volcanoes of the Guatemalan highlands, and try traditional Mayan cuisine.](/en/provider/etnica) Embark on a culinary journey through Guatemala with **day trips** that offer more than just a taste of the local cuisine. In San Miguel Escobar, you can [cook pepian and tortillas the traditional way](/en/go/cook-pepian-and-tortillas-the-traditional-way), immersing yourself in the national dish of Guatemala, Pepian, and mastering the art of hand-crafted tortillas alongside a local chef. Or, join a [local cooking class in Lake Atitlan Community](/en/go/local-cooking-class-san-juan-la-laguna), where you'll visit the market with a women's cooperative in San Juan la Laguna to explore local ingredients and flavors. These experiences are not just about food; they're a gateway to understanding the heart of Guatemalan culture through its kitchens. For those seeking a tailored adventure, our in-country experts can create [custom itineraries](/en/qa/guatemala/explore-all-destinations-day-trips-getting-to-know-locals-custom-itinerary) that go beyond the listed activities, ensuring a unique and personal exploration of Guatemala's rich culinary traditions. [Day Trips2](/en/explore/guatemala/day-trips/all-activities "Day Trips in Guatemala")[Community Visit2](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/community-visit "Community Visit in Guatemala")[Cooking Class2](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/cooking-class "Cooking Class in Guatemala")[Getting to Know Locals2](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/getting-to-know-locals "Getting to Know Locals in Guatemala")[Custom Trips1](/en/explore/guatemala/custom-trips/all-activities "Custom Trips in Guatemala")[Lodging1](/en/explore/guatemala/lodging/all-activities "Lodging in Guatemala")[Multi-Day Tours1](/en/explore/guatemala/multi-day-tours/all-activities "Multi-Day Tours in Guatemala")[Art1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/art "Art in Guatemala")[Class/Workshop1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/classworkshop "Class/Workshop in Guatemala")[Coffee Farm1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/coffee-farm "Coffee Farm in Guatemala")[Community Lodge1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/community-lodge "Community Lodge in Guatemala")[Cultural Activities1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/cultural-activities "Cultural Activities in Guatemala")[Eco-tourism1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/eco-tourism "Eco-tourism in Guatemala")[Family Homestay1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/family-homestay "Family Homestay in Guatemala")[Fishing1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/fishing "Fishing in Guatemala")[Guesthouse1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/guesthouse "Guesthouse in Guatemala")[Hiking1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/hiking "Hiking in Guatemala")[Making Crafts1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/making-crafts "Making Crafts in Guatemala")[Walking tours1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/walking-tours "Walking tours in Guatemala")[Weaving1](/en/explore/guatemala/all-types/weaving "Weaving in Guatemala") Enable Functional cookies to load this map. --- *Markdown rendition of /en/explore/guatemala/day-trips/getting-to-know-locals (locale: en). The canonical page is the HTML version; this view regenerates periodically and may omit interactive content.*