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Costa Rican Cooking: Traditional Cuisine Class
5.0
75 Ratings
La Fortuna
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Costa Rica with our Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna. Learn to prepare traditional Costa Rican cuisine and take home new recipes to share with your loved ones.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Costa Rica with our Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna. Learn to prepare traditional Costa Rican cuisine and take home new recipes to share with your loved ones.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Finquita from Farm to Table - Delight in a culinary journey that showcases the genuine flavors of Costa Rican cuisine at La Finquita Farm, an ecological farm dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible use of natural resources. The farm cultivates products like cassava, plantain, sugarcane, corn, and a variety of…
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La Finquita from Farm to Table - Delight in a culinary journey that showcases the genuine flavors of Costa Rican cuisine at La Finquita Farm, an ecological farm dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible use of natural resources. The farm cultivates products like cassava, plantain, sugarcane, corn, and a variety of vegetables, all integral to the experience.
The activity kicks off with a guided tour of the farm, where participants will discover the cultivation process and harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from the garden. These ingredients will later be used to create a traditional recipe: “gallina achiotada,” a classic Costa Rican dish.
During the class, participants will learn to prepare this dish along with handmade tortillas, using techniques handed down through generations. Each step highlights the connection between the land, local traditions, and the authentic flavors of the country.
In the end, participants will savor the fruits of their labor, surrounded by the tranquil rural landscape and the serene ambiance of the farm.
What's Included
- Fresh ingredients to pick up
- Apron
- Fresh ingredients to pick up
- Apron
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
- Yuca Chips
- Gallo Pinto - our traditional breakfast, which is a combination of rice, beans, special sauces, garlic, onions, and diced sweet peppers.
- Patacones
- Annatto Chicken
- Yuca Chips
- Gallo Pinto - our traditional breakfast, which is a combination of rice, beans, special sauces, garlic, onions, and diced sweet peppers.
- Patacones
- Annatto Chicken
Additional Information
To be a good tourist, it’s important to “try and learn to prepare local cuisine.” When visiting a new country, gaining insight into its customs and traditions involves exploring its meals and popular recipes. Our food reflects our culture, so the best way to understand Costa Ricans is by participating in traditional cooking classes. Join us to explore…
To be a good tourist, it’s important to “try and learn to prepare local cuisine.” When visiting a new country, gaining insight into its customs and traditions involves exploring its meals and popular recipes. Our food reflects our culture, so the best way to understand Costa Ricans is by participating in traditional cooking classes. Join us to explore the Costa Rican kitchen. Enjoy this exciting tour that will enable you to bring new recipes home to share with your family and friends.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when booking
Location
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church.
La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(75 Ratings)
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Roving778736
May 14, 2026
I couldn’t recommend this more!!! - Our private cooking class with Alicia was truly such a special and unforgettable experience. Hands down the BEST thing we did during our time in Costa Rica! Alicia was absolutely amazing and made the entire experience so fun, personal, and memorable. The food was incredible, and getting to see the farm and learn about how they grow all of the crops made it even more unique and meaningful. You can really tell how much love and passion goes into everything they do. We had the absolute best time ever and could not recommend this experience more!
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Mackenna3
May 12, 2026
Highly recommend! - I had the best experience!! Got to tour the farm and made an incredible meal in the outdoor kitchen!! I highly recommend this!!
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Q4127earital
May 5, 2026
Food with Minor - Minor was fun to cook with and the food was great and plenty of it. I will try this at home. He also had a lot of information about Costa Rica.
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Katie
Apr 21, 2026
Best cooking class! - Wow, easily the best cooking class we’ve done! Not only was the meal fresh and delicious, but we got to walk through the farm and learn about the work they’re doing to preserve the land and animals. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Costa Rica, it truly felt like a once in a lifetime experience!
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Sheila_v
Mar 12, 2026
Very infomative. Cooking... - Very infomative. Cooking instructor amazing. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the hands on aspect to this tour. Highly recommend!
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O2388xshelenw
Mar 10, 2026
such good times :)))) - Excellent cooking class, was fun and inspiring ;) learned how to make plantain dish in a traditional fashion can't wait to recreate at home for family...
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Joe_b
Mar 2, 2026
Fun, tasty and full of surprises! - The perfect way to enjoy a rainy evening in La Fortuna! Nearly all of the time we spent with our group was covered areas. This is a beautiful farm and outdoor test kitchen, Costa Rican style. They attracted better birds to their yard than trained staff at the national parks found with powerful scopes—what a bonus! It was fun meeting other travelers and preparing food with them. The snacks and drinks were a real treat and dinner was delicious. A great experience from start to finish!
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Anthony_j
Feb 17, 2026
Great experience and meal - This class was an overall great experience and awesome atmosphere. Hosts very welcoming and helpful. Great food too!
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Chantal
Feb 6, 2026
Unforgettable experience - We enjoyed every minute of this experience. Our guide, remarkable and passionate, gave us excellent information on organic farming. It was a real pleasure to harvest the peppers, celery and coriander that served our meal. The chef then accompanied us with kindness and know-how in the preparation of the dish, making this moment as rewarding as it is delicious.
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Marylb45
Jan 25, 2026
Great experience! - This was a fantastic experience! The tour company picked us up from our hotel. On the way, they stopped the van so we could see a sloth and her baby! Our tour guide, Marco, had his telescope and showed us. After that, they drove us to the small farm. Marco took us around the property and explained all of the agricultural. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We then cooked with Marcella who was very sweet! Marco translated everything while we were cooking as well. The food was delicious! Highly recommend!
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