Top Guatemala City Art & Culture Classes

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at a thermal bath resort. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, featuring 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths, and three hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.

Embark on an exotic culinary adventure with this 5-hour small-group cooking class in Antigua, including hotel pick-up. Master expert techniques and local ingredients to create typical Guatemalan dishes like ‘hilachas’, tamales and ‘camote en dulce’, under the watchful eye of a professional chef. After tasting your creations over lunch, leave armed with recipes and cooking tips to help you recreate your favorite dishes back home.

What makes it special: - Visit multiple artisan communities. Explore the villages of San Felipe de Jesús, Jocotenango, San Juan del Obispo, and San Pedro Las Huertas, each known for its unique traditions and local products. - Meet the artisans behind the craft. Learn directly from skilled craftspeople who preserve generations of knowledge and cultural heritage. - Hands on cultural experiences. Participate in artisan workshops and try traditional techniques, creating a deeper connection to the region’s craftsmanship. - Discover authentic local traditions. Gain insight into the stories, history, and cultural significance behind each handmade product.

Cacaos ceremonies are usually offered at Antigua or Lake Atitlán. There are few options for these kinds of activities in Guatemala City. If you missed it but still want to experience this magical activity, this is your shot! Cacao ceremonies ignite your sense of gratitude and joy. Perfect for any moment of celebration or even moments where joy is needed the most because we are lacking it in our current situation. We are joyous to receive you.