3h Cooking Class in San José with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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3h Cooking Class in San José with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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 US$79.76  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Family-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Costa Rica during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Costa Rican cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you prepare several authentic recipes — from crispy Carimañolas to buttery cassava dishes — all while sipping on a refreshing Guaro Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Costa Rica beyond the restaurant scene.


- Learn more about Costa Rican cuisine than you would just eating out

- Small group size allows for a more personalized and experience

- Ideal for foodies, adventurous travelers, or anyone who loves to create in the kitchen

- Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook, and share stories with fellow travelers

Sample Menu

STARTER
Ceviche
Fresh fish prepared with vegetables and lime.
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Guacamole
House-made guacamole prepared during the experience.
STARTER
Patacones
Fried green plantains served with a variety of traditional toppings.
STARTER
Shot: Miguelito or Chiliguaro
Choose between a spicy or sweet local shot.
STARTER
Guaro Sour
Cocktail made with Costa Rica’s traditional Cacique liquor. Non-alcoholic option available: Agua de Sapo.
MAIN
Ensalada rusa /Russian Salad
Beet, boiled egg, onion, and mayonnaise.
MAIN
Gallo pinto
Costa Rica’s iconic rice and beans, prepared in a Caribbean style.
MAIN
Caribbean Chicken
Slow-cooked chicken prepared with coconut and Caribbean spices.
DESSERT
Arroz con leche
Traditional rice pudding.

What You Get

Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home

Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Costa Rican home and step into the local way of eating. You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as ceviche and patacones. The rhythm is relaxed and intuitive, focused on how locals actually cook, not on rigid instructions. As you cook, your host shares practical techniques and cultural details that rarely appear in cookbooks, but make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home. Most ingredients are easy to find worldwide, so what you learn travels with you. Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book and a curated San José Food Guide to keep exploring local flavors. When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal they prepared together. A homemade guaro sour is served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen turns into a shared table of conversation and laughter. You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it. You leave with practical skills you’ll actually use, genuine memories and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

WRV9+JQW, San José, Costa Rica, CR

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Our Local Chef will meet you outside this address at Condominio Lajas del Rio, gavilanes street, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by our booking manager.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.5
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Good Fun
August 19, 2026

Fully enjoyed my experience. It was informative and tasty. Got to try my first CR foods and to find out why there are hard boiled eggs in guacamole

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CR food experience
August 18, 2026

It was a great experience and my first taste of Costa Rican food. Maria was great giving insight of why somethings are used in Costa Rican foods, Like why there are hard boiled eggs in CR guacamole...read more

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Sehr empfehlenswert
August 15, 2026

By the end of a multi-week trip through Costa Rica, we were already familiar with the cuisine and were looking forward to the evening. Nine typical dishes were prepared and enjoyed in a family-like...read more

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Worst "cooking" class ever
July 27, 2026

This was the worst cooking class I have ever been to. We didn't do any cooking other than cut avocados. MJ cooked everything. While she was nice, at times it was very awkward because my son and I w...read more

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Learned some interesting...
May 25, 2026

Learned some interesting things about Costa Rican food and cooking! MJ is a warm and gracious host..

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