Cooking Class: Master Latin American Cuisine

Join a 3-hour cooking class in Samara. Master local dishes with a passionate chef. Vegetarian options available. Discover culinary secrets in English or Spanish.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 66XPWF67+7XV - Learn to cook alongside a passionate Tico. Jorge is a Tico born in Samara, who has been cooking since he was little. He first learned to cook rice, the most popular food in Costa Rica, from his family. And then, he helped his mother cut the vegetables, taste the dishes, balance the spices and aromatics. Here, the majority of men…
What's Included
  • Kitchen equipment
Meal Options
  • Platanos - Plantain fritter
  • Picadillo de Gallo - Small salad of tomato, onions, coriander
  • Sweet frijoles - Homemade bean pastes to dip your chips
  • Empanada - Slipper
  • Case Juice - delicious
Additional Information

Our project aims to help you discover the secrets of this cuisine. To learn to cook alongside a passionate chef, who will take pleasure in explaining to you in English or Spanish, and to help you master the techniques and specialties of this dear country.
Empanadas, plátanos, picadillo de gallo, frijoles molidos, tamales. Vegetarian or not, you are…

Location
66XPWF67+7XV
Enter and continue the path into the finca
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Abby_r
Feb 24, 2026
Wonderful experience... - Wonderful experience learning how to cook authentic Costa Rican food with Jorge. Food was delicious and host was friendly and patient! Highly recommend!!
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Connector20194155137
Feb 9, 2026
Authentic cooking in Samara - It’s our first time visiting Costa Rica and we were thrilled to meet Jorge who gave us a cooking lesson of some authentic dishes from the region. He is a good instructor and we definitely have some new dishes we can add to our meals when we return home. Muy rico 😋
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Willsf9783do
Jan 27, 2026
Much fun! - A truly authentic Tico experience. Great food, great vibes, and Jorge is the MAN! Ceviche, patacones and lots of laughs were had!
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Mattsq3732gv
Jan 27, 2026
Authentic pura vida culinary and cultural experiencia - Such an authentic Costa Rican experience! From the first moment to the last, we learned, we ate, we laughed, and we experienced a memorable evening with Jorge. I would highly recommend this authentic and unique experience for anyone who wants to have a great evening with friends and amazing local food, served up with Jorge's love for the culture and his knowledge of local cuisine. Simply amazing!
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Ambassador715256
Jan 23, 2026
Unique experience - Authentic Costa Rican culinary experience! My amiga and I were the only two students and Jorge cooks local and gave us quite a few tips🏝️ The surprise was not knowing what we were going to cooking or that we would on the edge of the jungle. The drink was an amazing tropical smoothie. When you make a toast to someone to always look them in the eyes😃
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70michaelh70
Jan 13, 2026
Real Costa Rica, I loved it - Jorge was a wonderful host. Chef , communicator and welcoming. Yhe food, The flavors were amazing. I definitely will return.
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Dana
Dec 15, 2025
Family fun cooking class - We booked a family cooking class with Jorge while visiting Samara. Jorge brought fresh ingredients to teach us to prepare traditional dishes in our rental home. Our group ranged from ages 9 - 70 and everyone learned new skills to contribute to the meal. Jorge was a great teacher, friendly and great with the kids. Some of us are vegetarian and he easily accommodated. Highly recommend!
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Rd467
Dec 1, 2025
Great way to learn about local cuisine - We had a great time cooking with Jorge. With his guidance, we created delicious, local dishes and learned about Costa Rican cuisine.
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Terrymm1351ap
Nov 28, 2025
Awesome Experience A Must Do! - My husband and I appreciated the welcome Jorge provided to his home. His attention to detail in teaching us the preparation of authentic Costa Rica cuisine was outstanding. We were delighted to have such a nontraditional approach to our Thanksgiving making for a very special and educational evening. Plan to visit with Jorge for an inspirational time and exploration in the wonders of Costa Rican cuisine.
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Beverly
Nov 13, 2025
Authentic Costa Rican experience! - Jorge welcomed us into his home for a delightful & delicious Costa Rican cooking class. He put us right to work chopping ingredients for ceviche and he accommodated my dietary needs (vegan) beautifully! We made two kinds of ceviche, one with fish, one with a local vegetable. We made patacondes and beans & enjoyed a delicious local drink made with tamarind. Highly recommend as we practiced our Spanish in addition to delicious food.
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From $64
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).