Try your hand preparing the best Costa Rican dishes and fully immerse yourself in local culture with this authentic cooking experience. Learn about traditional Costa Rican food and local produce such as yucca, tiquisque, mamón chino, and sugar cane.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Prepare authentic Costa Rican dishes
Use fresh, locally grown produce
Learn the story behind the ingredients with your expert chef
Share stories and recipes while enjoying a delicious meal

Full description

Experience the flavor and culture of Costa Rica as you cook up a tasty local-style meal and enjoy an unforgettable evening of good food in La Fortuna. Arrive at your Costa Rica Cooking Class, located near the enchanting El Salto waterfall close to downtown La Fortuna. Admire the garden and farm where the fresh ingredients are grown and hear the story behind the food from your expert chef. Start your evening by mixing up a delicious homemade tropical Costa Rican cocktail or "jungle juice." Then, with the help of your chef, start cooking some Tico-style picadillos, tortillas, and guisados for a delicious sit-down meal and plenty of captivating conversation. After dinner, relax with your group for a cup of coffee before heading home.

Includes

Dinner
Local chef/instructor
Guaro Sour Cocktail
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi onboard

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Insect repellent

Not allowed

Pets

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Tours will operate in rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 9 reviews

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Cooking was fun as we were only 3 people, but instead of 3 hours, we were done in 2 hours. I would have liked to have looked up, but then it was cleared quickly and the driver of the other two participants was already ready to pick them up. $ 55 is quite expensive

January 9, 2022

Our chef was personable and talented in the culinary arts. The food she taught us to prepare was so tasty. Our driver was just as wonderful as he too was a part of our experience. Love, though unexpected, Costa Rican food. Unfortunately I forgot to give our chef my email address so I don’t have the recipes she used. All in all a great experience.

October 9, 2021

The location is really cool, but apart from chopping some vegetables and forming a tortilla, you didn't really do much. Unfortunately, you stand around a lot. I had imagined it to be more active.

February 19, 2022

La Fortuna: 3-Hour Costa Rican Cooking Class with Dinner

La Fortuna: 3-Hour Costa Rican Cooking Class with Dinner

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