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Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna: Learn to Prepare Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine
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53 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 tastes of Costa Rican cuisine at La Finquita Farm, an eco-friendly farm that employs sustainable farming methods and advocates for 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 tastes of Costa Rican cuisine at La Finquita Farm, an eco-friendly farm that employs sustainable farming methods and advocates for the responsible use of natural resources. The farm cultivates products like cassava, plantain, sugarcane, corn, and a variety of vegetables, which are 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 calm 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
As a conscientious traveller, you should endeavor to ‘Master the art of local culinary preparation.’ Visiting a new nation requires a deep dive into their dietary culture and common dishes, as what we consume greatly impacts who we are. The key to understanding Costa Ricans is by engaging in traditional cooking lessons. Join us in exploring the culinary…
As a conscientious traveller, you should endeavor to ‘Master the art of local culinary preparation.’ Visiting a new nation requires a deep dive into their dietary culture and common dishes, as what we consume greatly impacts who we are. The key to understanding Costa Ricans is by engaging in traditional cooking lessons. Join us in exploring the culinary wonders of Costa Rica. Enjoy an enlightening tour that provides you with exotic recipes to take back and recreate for your loved ones.
- 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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(53 Ratings)
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Guadalupe_r
Aug 11, 2025
Let’s cook! - The food was delicious! It was a great experience and Costa Rica at its finest! We harvested and cooked and came home with our aprons lol! Overall it was amazing!! Our guides Cindy and Marce were very kind, professional and made you feel right at home in their kitchen!
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746tiaraj
Aug 9, 2025
Amazing Cooking Class & Experience! - My daughter and I went on a mother/daughter vacation with 5 others and I’m soooo glad this was one of our excursions. It was so exciting to harvest our own food for the cooking class, see the animals in the area, taste cacao fresh off the tree, and stay actively engaged in the entire process. The food was amazing, and the staff was very friendly, helpful and informative. I’d definitely recommend this cooking class!
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Jsc61675
Jul 1, 2025
Fun in the kitchen - Hands down the best tour! My husband and I enjoyed every minute…we are not foodies nor into organic products. But this was amazing. We picked out our vegetables, roots and spices. We cleaned the organic food and then proceeded to help chop, spice and cook the food. The end product was delicious and worth the time with family and friends.
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Departure21786348907
Jun 20, 2025
Cooking class - The driver marcelo, the cook Marcela and the guide Sindy very friendly and friendly, are lovely. We leave delighted with the experience.
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Lisa_n
Apr 9, 2025
Excellent! Educational and delicious! - Wow! What a great experience! Our group (of six) all agreed that of the activities we’ve done on this trip to Costa Rica, this is one of the best! Our host, Diego, started us off with a tour of their organic farm, explaining which crops are grown and how they manage them including pineapple, banana, plantains, peppers, peppercorn, a variety of herbs and spices, collecting the ones we needed for our meal. We harvested yuca root, a new experience for us. We then prepared (under guidance of the chef, Marcella) pico de gallo, plantain chips (patacones) made our own flour tortillas, and a delicious local chicken dish. The resulting food was delicious and plentiful. The beautiful outdoor venue and wood burning stove completed a unique experience. The souvenir aprons will bring back many happy memories, and we’ve already started incorporating techniques and spices from our class.
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Journey26768798974
Mar 16, 2025
Wonderful Costa Rican cooking experience - AMAZING experience! Kevin and Angela were so welcoming! We had a wonderful time learning about Costa Rican food and the best part was cooking and eating!!! Thank you for an amazing time! Highly recommend!
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Newyorkmeri
Mar 5, 2025
Simple, Fun and Delicious - We felt so welcome at the farm and in the kitchen. We were surrounded by colorful birds and flowers. The vibe was supportive, interactive and fun. Getting to walk the farm and learn about local ingredients and agriculture was a treat. The food we made was so good I'm having a hard time recreating it at home without the fabulous local ingredients and loving vibes!
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Katvg
Feb 22, 2025
Fun & delicious experience - Got to pick the herbs used for the recipes, chop everything for pico de gallo, smash plantains to make patacones, and make fresh tortillas. The farm is a beautiful setting & we saw many birds including 2 toucans. Nelson (guide & translator) & Alicia (chef) were fun & friendly.
My only wish is to have the recipe info.
(Cross-posted on Google Maps)
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Lois_e
Jan 21, 2025
Top Notch Experience - Melody was so informative about the organic farm and regenerative farming and it was fun to use a machete and gather ingredients for our meal!
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Tempexplorer
Apr 15, 2025
Pricey and interesting AND tasty - This was a really informative and unique experience, but a little too expensive. Per person, it was the most expensive thing we did in Costa Rica... more than ziplining, a river safari, or kayaking. The farm tour was insightful, the cooking with strangers was fun, and there was a diversity of things to eat. Note that you can't drive yourself to the farm for some reason - they only allow people to be shuttled from their (Jacamar Tours) office. Also, this experience is less expensive if you book directly with Jacamar.
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