• Juan Valdez Café - This adventure is perfect for those eager to immerse themselves in the genuine culture of Cartagena.

Participants will explore a vibrant local neighborhood beyond the Old City to enjoy an authentic afternoon with a local family. The meeting point is at 3:00 pm at Juan Valdez Coffee Shop located at the Convention Center in Getsemaní. From there, the group will travel to a family home approximately 20 minutes from the historic center.

Guests will be warmly welcomed into a cozy local kitchen and introduced to the family who will be their hosts.

Under the guidance of a local mom, participants will prepare traditional Colombian dishes from scratch. The culinary journey begins with crispy empanadas accompanied by homemade sauces. Following this, a main course will be prepared, such as arroz con coco, plátano en tentación, or patacones, paired with a choice of beef, pork, chicken, or fish — all crafted using authentic local methods. A fresh salad and natural fruit juice will also be prepared and enjoyed.

To fully embrace local life, the group will visit the neighborhood corner store to savor fresh fruit and engage in conversations with locals — a simple yet meaningful way to connect with everyday life in Cartagena.

For dessert, a delightful yuca cake with coconut and cheese will be baked.

• Dinner
• Tea and coffee
• Alcoholic Beverages

• Empanadas
• Arroz con coco
• Plátano en Tentación
• Posta Cartagenera
• Torta de Yuca con coco

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.