Cook pepian and tortillas the traditional way

San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala

Cook pepian and tortillas the traditional way

Do 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 different types of native chilis, seeds, and vegetables - not to worry, it's not spicy. Including the hand-crafted tortillas, it takes 3-4 hours to make and is prepared the traditional way over a fire. You will go into the home of the "chef" (also known as a Guatemalan wife and mother) who doesn't use a recipe because after years of experience she knows how to make this dish by heart. You'll need to prepare the chicken too, and this isn't store bought chicken! Try your hand at making tortillas - keyword try - it's not an easy art!

Right for You?

Duration

Half Day

Travel Style

Cultural Immersion, Foodie Fun and Family Friendly

Languages

Spanish

Physical Activity

Light activity

Location

Small Towns/Villages and Rural Communities

Connect

Wifi: None
Cell: Limited
Starts at:

$35/class

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Speaks: Spanish

Highlights

  • Make Pepian, the Guatemalan National Dish, over a fire!
  • Go into the home of the chef (a Guatemalan wife and mother).
  • Prepare the chicken, too---and this isn't store bought chicken!
  • Make Tortillas--- or try to make them because it's not easy.

Details

Schedule

Available at 9 am or 2 pm (need 1 day's notice to arrange with the chef), lasts approximately 3 hoursor

Availability

Flexible Departure Date
All year

Group

4 travelers minimum

What's Included

Guide

Local guide (not bilingual) and Bilingual guide (extra $)

Your Local Host

De la Gente

De la Gente

Foreign Owned Nonprofit

De la Gente works with coffee farming communities to create economic opportunity that improves the quality of life of their families and communities. You can meet farmers and artisans and work alongside them in their homes, as you create your own souvenir, not

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Getting There

Transport options

Taxi and Tuk Tuk
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