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
VFM4+MP
9°53'03.8"N 85°32'31.7"W
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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P2566oimorganb
May 14, 2026
Pura vida cooking - Jorge’s class was awesome. Super authentic and absolutely the best class you could take while in Sámara! He showed us how to prepare our catch from the day before and we prepared fresh civeche and patacones! His hospitality and love for his local food was incredible. Best cooking class ever!
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Sarasn2314lj
May 14, 2026
Jorge's Costa Rican Cooking Class - Jorge was a fantastic cooking class instructor. He taught us all about the importance of Costa Rican food and culture. We learned how to make Ceviche and Chifrijo and had the best time! 10/10 recommended. If you are visiting Sámara, I highly encourage you to book with Jorge!
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Elijahba7603rg
May 2, 2026
COOKING CLASS WITH JORGE REVIEW - Our cooking experience with Jorge was fantastic! In a clean and well maintained mobile home, we prepared guacamole, pico de gallo, chifrijo, patacones, tortilla chips, and a fresh mango drink. Jorge included everyone in the food preparation and offering clear, easy to follow instructions while emphasizing safety throughout. The entire experience was both fun and informative and the meal we created was absolutely delicious and very filling. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Costa Rica! A little caveat, it was hot in the kitchen, so dress accordingly.
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Mark_c
Apr 29, 2026
Worth the Time - This was fun and educational. We were introduced to some true Costa Rican flavors, which had been difficult to come by in our trip to this point. Jorge was super welcoming answered our questions and really made us feel welcome in his home.
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Camper57479920151
Apr 21, 2026
Jorge 5/5 - Made some authentic Costa Rican chicken , rice & beans - Jorge was very chill & loved chatting about local culture - would recommend!!
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Kristina_s
Apr 12, 2026
Jorge was very hospitable... - Jorge was very hospitable and a wealth of knowledge. The food was excellent and we learned a key lesson about avocados that will change the shelf life of our guacamole!
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Skyec665
Mar 18, 2026
A Very Cute and Unforgettable Learning - Thank you for the very nice learning. It was a lot of fun to make patacones and learn the recipe. I recommend this experience.
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Northstar64434464935
Mar 14, 2026
A whole local menu! - I traveled through Costa Rica and did several cooking classes, so it was important to me to cook dishes specifically from Guanacaste with Jorge. The result was an entire menu that would have lasted several days. Super delicious!
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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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From $64
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).