Ceviche & Empanadas Cooking Class

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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish
Location
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish

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•60 reviews
 US$81.64  per guest
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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Enjoy amazing views of Volcano Arenal in a “Pura Vida” atmosphere while preparing and tasting your newest culinary creations. The class is located in a gorgeous professional kitchen overlooking the rainforest. You will learn Scott’s personal recipes, techniques, get to participate in the creation of them, and of course sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Lunch
You will enjoy the fruit of your hard work, all you can drink mojitos, sodas, wine, beer, water and tropical drinks are also included.
Transportation from Hotel
Join Chef Scott Alan and his local chefs for a fun and entertaining morning of Costa Rican cooking while learning how to make delicious appetizers and cocktails. During this appetizer workshop, you’ll get a delicious taste of what Costa Rican cooking is all about. A minimum of 2 people are required for the class.
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Empanadas
Filled with chicken, cheese, beans or meat.
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Ceviche
with avocado and tortilla chips
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Mojito
Mint mojitos - costarican style
DESSERT
Chocolate Plantains Flambeé
made with local cacao and vainilla ice cream
Meeting Point

Costa Rica Cooking, Diagonal 301, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica, CR

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300mts before de La Fortuna Waterfall, is the only 3 floor building at the right next to Tifakara Hotel. In L a Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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FrankSeptember 2026 • Viator
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Loved this cooking experience!

Chef Scott was amazing. Such a wonderful intimate experience. Highly recommend when in La Fortuna! Pura Vida

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Audrey_JAugust 2026 • Viator
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Awesome class

Did this class with my fiancé and we had so much fun! Chef Scott is very friendly and knowledgeable about the local dishes and the food was amazinggg! Would recommend 100X.

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Haley_MJune 2026 • Viator
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An Unforgettable Experience in Costa Rica!

This cooking class was hands down one of the highlights of our entire wedding week in Costa Rica! From the moment we arrived, we felt like family. We were greeted by the sweetest host, who immediately made us feel at home. Before we even started cooking, he took my wife and me to see a sloth living in one of their trees and introduced us to their wonderful rescue dogs. We were so touched to learn about the incredible work they do fostering and helping dogs find homes all over the world. The cl...read more

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MariececiledeMay 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Beautiful experience

Very beautiful experience of Costa Rican cuisine. Attentive chef. Very beautiful moments shared.

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Thomas_BMay 2026 • Viator
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Cooking class

This was such an amazing and fun experience! They were great to work with our allergies, we learned a lot, and ate delicious food! Scott was so great and kind with our 8-year old. Would do this again in a heartbeat! Thanks!

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