Puerto Quetzal Antigua Market and Cooking Class Excursion

Description

• Round trip transportation from your Puerto Quetzal cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation!
• English speaking certified shore excursion guide!
• Guided walk in a traditional market in Antigua!
• Cooking Class at La Tortilla Cooking School!
• Learn how to cook 6 traditional dishes such as Pepian, Rellenitos, Atol and much more!
• Unlimited wine during the cooking class!
• Complimentary bottled water!

If you love to cook or want to learn something new you can take a cooking class in Antigua at your stop in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Experience the true colors and flavors of Guatemala!

You'll meet your guide outside of your Puerto Quetzal cruise ship terminal to be transported to Antigua for your cooking class. The approximately 90-minute drive takes you to the small city in southern Guatemala, famous for its Spanish colonial architecture and surrounded by volcanoes. Your first stop is at the local market for all the ingredients you'll need in the class. Your guide will lead you through the maze of stalls displaying all the fresh ingredients needed. Once you have gathered everying, it is just a short walk to La Tortilla Cooking School where you'll have 3 hours to learn from a local chef how to prepare delicious Guatemalan dishes.

This unique experience allows you to learn more about the history and society of Guatemala through the stories and knowledge of the local instructors. These friendly chefs will help you create your own dishes while entertaining you with anecdotes of Guatemalan culture. Learn to make these dishes in a beautiful authentic kitchen and then enjoy the dishes you've prepared. Through the preparation of the meals, you'll get an understanding of the blend of Mayan and Spanish colonial influences. Your chef will explain and demonstrate how each ingredient influences the recipe and you'll gain knowledge of blending, mixing, and cooking so you can prepare these dishes again back home.

You'll be preparing 6 popular local dishes that include the following: Pepian is one of four national dishes that is a hot and hearty vegetable and chicken stew, rice, tortillas, radish salad with a citrus flavor. Rellenitos dessert made with plantain and chocolate and often served with sugar or sour cream. And atol, a corn flour drink with cinnamon. Upon completion of the preparations, you'll sit down with other guests to enjoy the delicious creations. Included is a complimentary bottle of water and wine during the class and soft drinks and beer are available for purchase at the school.

After your scrumptious meal, you'll be driven back to your cruise ship port in Puerto Quetzal.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation from your Puerto Quetzal cruise ship terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation
• English speaking certified shore excursion guide
• Guided walk in a traditional market in Antigua
• Cooking Class at La Tortilla Cooking School
• Learn how to cook 6 traditional dishes such as Pepian, Rellenitos, Atol and much more
• Unlimited wine during the cooking class
• Complimentary bottled water
• Free time in Antigua

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, bring sun protection, bug repellent, cash for shopping, tips, etc.
• The drive from the port is approximately 90 minutes.

Where we meet

For this Puerto Quetzal Antigua Market and Cooking Class Excursion, you will meet right outside the Puerto Quetzal cruise ship pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not accessible for guests in wheelchairs or with difficulty standing.
  
• Although children are allowed, parents need to decide if this excursion is appropriate for their child's attention span and maturity level. Disruptive children will need to leave the room with their parents and will forfeit their payment.
• A minimum of 2 adults is required per booking.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.