Community Tourism Program
Community-based Tourism in Antigua Guatemala
Our Community Tourism Program, based in Antigua Guatemala, accentuates our mission to provide economic opportunity for small-scale coffee producers and their families.
From coffee tours to cooking classes, the producers lead and facilitate activities so that visitors can authentically and transparently interact with and learn from the local community. Whether traveling in a group, as a family, with friends, or solo, consider adding one of these Antigua excursions to your itinerary.
Pepián Cooking Class
Culture and cuisine, preparing a traditional Guatemalan pepián recipe
Duration: 3 hours
This is an immersive, interactive experience. All classes are conducted in a local family’s home, where they’ll teach you how to prepare Pepián from their kitchen, giving you a first-hand glimpse into Guatemalan culture.
Coffee Tour
Bean to brew, the authentic coffee excursion in Antigua
Durantion: 3 ½ or 4 hours
Coffee tours are led and facilitated by small-scale coffee growers. Walk alongside them through their fields and back to their home, where they’ll show you the entire coffee process from bean to brew and even join you for a cup of freshly roasted and prepared coffee.
Antigua Day Trip
Tasting authentic Guatemalan flavors
Duration: 7 hours
Our Antigua day trip celebrates the heart of Guatemalan culture by allowing you to connect with local communities while cooking Pepián, exploring coffee fields and tasting this extraordinary beverage in the same day!
