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📍 Arenal / La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Costa Rican Cooking Class & Culinary Tasting

Discover the authentic flavors of Costa Rica through a hands-on cooking experience and traditional culinary tasting.

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From $75 USD per person
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Duration

2.5-3 Hours

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Location

Arenal / La Fortuna

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Group Size

Min. 1 - Max. 10 people

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Perfect For

Couples, Groups,
Families & Solo Travelers

Why Choose This Experience?

Tour Description

Experience the rich flavors of Costa Rica during this immersive culinary adventure. This traditional cooking class offers the perfect opportunity to discover the country's local ingredients, family recipes, and culinary traditions while learning to prepare some of its most iconic dishes.

Your experience begins with a welcome cocktail before joining the hands-on cooking class, where local hosts will guide you through the preparation of traditional Costa Rican specialties. After cooking, you'll enjoy a multi-course tasting featuring fresh ceviche, the traditional Olla de Carne soup, a selection of local appetizers, and the classic Gallo de Picadillo.

To complete the experience, you'll sample traditional desserts, local beverages, and premium Costa Rican coffee while learning about the country's food culture, history, and family traditions from your hosts.

Costa Rican Cooking Class & Culinary Tasting

What's Included

  • Welcome Guaro Sour cocktail with passion fruit
  • Hands-on Costa Rican cooking class with a local chef
  • All ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Traditional culinary tasting menu featuring:
  • Fresh Ceviche
  • Traditional Olla de Carne soup
  • Cassava with butter and local spices
  • Pork Patacrifijo
  • Gallo de Picadillo
  • Sweet ripe plantain with cheese and guava jam
  • Coconut Chirivisco
  • Traditional Costa Rican drink tasting:
  • Ale del Caribe
  • Cas (Costa Rican guava) drink
  • Trapiche drink (creamy Agua Dulce with milk)
  • Premium Costa Rican coffee tasting
Costa Rican Cooking Class & Culinary Tasting

Schedule & Details

  • Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
  • Available Start Times:
  • Lunch Experience: 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM
  • Dinner Experience: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, or 6:00 PM
  • Private tours are available upon request. If you prefer an exclusive experience for your family or group, we'll be happy to arrange a private cooking class tailored to your schedule.
Costa Rican Cooking Class & Culinary Tasting

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Camera
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Appetite for authentic Costa Rican flavors
Costa Rican Cooking Class & Culinary Tasting

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