Cooking Classes with All the Palenquero Flavor

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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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Join our cooking classes to explore rich Afro-Colombian cuisine. Discover age-old recipes from Cartagena and experience flavors rooted in 400-year-old traditions.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Through the story told, the traveler will have the opportunity to travel to more than 400 years old where Afro-Colombians designed a unique recipe in our culture, which despite having so much time, is still in force today in the Cartagena culture. .

Sample Menu

MAIN
Cartagena cake with palenquero flavor
It is composed of (pork, chicken) rice, vegetables, special for seasoning. and vegetarian version with vegetables such as (chickpeas, broccoli and mushrooms)

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

You will participate in hands-on learning of the preparation of a 400-year-old recipe from Afro-Colombian pastry chefs who settled in the Palenque region. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor for a delicious intimate meal. Under the guidance of two expert Afro-Colombian women, your group will follow the steps used for centuries to prepare this healthy cuisine. Adding meat, vegetables, rice with a rich thistle and the addition of subtle local spices, everything is wrapped in traditional bijao leaves, tied with natural fique (fibers) to cook and then serve. Voila, a delicious completely local, sustainable and natural recipe to make and enjoy. The details... You will learn about the history of the Afro-Colombian culture. and its rich traditions. You will experience step by step, careful advance preparation by your hosts allows you to proceed quickly through the process, saving valuable time without missing a thing. While dinner is cooked, enjoy a refreshing drink, a snack, and learn more about this rich culture. Frequently asked questions Yes, we do have a vegan/vegetarian option. Yes, we are gluten free.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
13/10/2022 - 13/06/2026
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
09:00 - 12:30

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
When booking our cooking classes, we will immediately coordinate the pick-up at your hotel to be transferred to the area where you will be taking the cooking classes; in comfortable and air-conditioned vehicles, accompanied by our excellent guides who will provide you with the best possible care so that you live a very rewarding experience.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $109.32 
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Please note that the time is in Colombia Standard Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: May 27, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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