Mayan Food Experience in San Juan
Taste several local dishes and learn the stories behind them during a small, welcoming food experience in San Juan.
Mayan Food Experience in San Juan Overview
Discover local flavors in San Juan through a two-hour experience that combines a short class with a tasting of several traditional dishes. Rather than preparing one complete meal from beginning to end, the focus is on trying different foods and understanding what makes them part of local life.
Ingredients, the food served and a drink are included. The 5:00 p.m. start makes this a convenient early-evening experience after a day exploring San Juan’s art, gardens, viewpoints and community projects.
Experience highlights
- Taste several local dishes during one experience.
- Learn about the ingredients and context behind the food.
- Enjoy an included drink with the tasting.
- Combine the 5:00 p.m. activity with a daytime visit to San Juan.
Mayan Food Experience in San Juan Itinerary
- Meet at the confirmed location in San Juan before 5:00 p.m.
- Receive an introduction to the dishes, ingredients and local food context.
- Take part in the short instructional portion of the experience.
- Taste the prepared selection of local foods and the included drink.
- Ask questions and receive recommendations for exploring more local food after the session.
What is included
- Ingredients used during the experience
- Local food tasting
- One drink
- Short instructional component
What is not included
- Transportation to and from San Juan
- Additional food or drinks
- Personal purchases
Who this experience is for
Ideal for curious eaters, couples, families and solo travelers who want variety without committing to a full cooking class. Share allergies and dietary restrictions before booking; any adaptation must be confirmed in advance.
What to bring to Mayan Food Experience in San Juan
- Appetite
- Drinking water
- Details of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Camera or phone
- Cash for optional personal purchases
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Ask the Cultour team about the weekly group travel program, which may offer a lower-cost way to join this experience alongside other travelers. Learn more.
Booking and payment
The price is USD 23 per person. You may pay the full amount or reserve with a USD 9 deposit. The remaining balance is USD 14 / GTQ 105, paid in cash in Guatemalan quetzales on the activity date. The approved conversion rate is USD 1 = GTQ 7.50.
Cancellation, changes and weather
- Your deposit is refundable when you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity.
- You may change the date free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability.
- If the activity is cancelled because of weather conditions, you may receive a refund or transfer your payment to another activity or shuttle.
- If Cultour Atitlán Experts cancels the service, you will receive a 100% refund and one complimentary activity.
- A no-show is treated as a used service and is non-refundable.