Experience the Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in La Fortuna

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Location

Alajuela

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Alajuela

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

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US$74.09 per guest

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Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Flavors of Costa Rica Experience hands-on cooking at Arenal Puesta del Sol, nestled in the lush landscapes of La Fortuna. This culinary adventure is designed to connect you with the essence of local culture, blending traditional techniques with the freshest ingredients straight from the garden. A Meal to Remember Once your dish is ready, gather with other participants to enjoy your creations while taking in the stunning views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Savor the fresh flavors, celebrate your efforts, and take home recipes to recreate these beloved dishes in your own kitchen. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a curious beginner, this class promises a delightful blend of learning, culture, and flavor. With options for both meat lovers and vegans, it’s a feast for every palate. Let the vibrant cuisine and warm hospitality of Arenal Puesta del Sol inspire your taste buds and soul.

Tortilla Making Experience

Starter, Main Dish, and Dessert

Local Shot (Chiliguaro), Sangria & Natural Juice

Garden Tour & Sugar Cane Experience

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Vegan, Vege, or gluten-free options are available

Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with a hands-on cooking class at Arenal Puesta del Sol, set in the lush landscapes of La Fortuna. This unique culinary experience starts with a tour of the organic garden, where you’ll handpick fresh ingredients like vegetables, herbs, tropical fruits, and spices. Guided by a local chef, you’ll learn traditional techniques and prepare iconic Costa Rican dishes tailored to the time of day. In the morning, create Gallo Pinto, Costa Rica’s signature breakfast, accompanied by handmade tortillas, tropical smoothies, and eggs or vegan tofu. For lunch, craft a hearty Casado, pairing grilled chicken, fish, or vegan jackfruit with rice, beans, and plantains. Evening sessions focus on stews or roasted vegetable dishes, paired with yucca chips, avocado salad, and sweet desserts like caramelized plantains. Savor your creation while enjoying stunning views of Arenal Volcano. Perfect for all skill levels, with vegan and non-vegan options available!

MAIN

Orange Chicken

Marinated chicken fillet, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, handmade tortilla, fruit juice, sangria, and dessert.

MAIN

Fish in passion fruit sauce

Fish fillet in passion fruit sauce, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, handmade tortilla, fruit juice, sangria, and dessert.

Meeting Point

Arenal Puesta del Sol, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, CR, 21007

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Begin your journey in La Fortuna town center. Ensure your starting location is near the main church or park for clarity. Take route 702 and drive to El Jauri neighborhood, get out of 702 at "El Jauri" entrance, right after the bridge turn left, and you will see our main gate in the next 50 meters.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Lyran_TAugust 2026 • Viator

Exceptional interactive cooking workshop

This was a very positive experience for me and my family, and definitely one of the main things we will remember from this vacation. From the moment we arrived our host, Ivannia, welcomed us with open arms; she was warm and hospitable throughout the whole workshop. We were firstly welcomed with a very good drink while she showed us around the property. Aside from the actual activity in fact, the experience was taken to the next level by the beautiful location, full of wildlife; we saw frogs, ...read more

Response from ViatorAugust 19, 2026

Muchas gracias Lyran y familia fue un verdadero placer haber compartido nuestra experiencia y estamos muy felices de que les haya gustado, son una familia maravillosa; con gratitud; Greivin e Ivannia.

Kateryna_MAugust 2026 • Viator

100% Must Do

This was the best experience we’ve had this whole trip. She was very welcoming, amazing, and knowledgeable about plants, cooking, and animals. Has a garden and gives you samples from it and her own honey. Gives 3 different home made drinks that are very delicious as well. Overall a perfect experience, would recommend and go again when in Costa Rica!

Kristen_SAugust 2026 • Viator

Wonderful experience

This was one of the highlights of our trip! We started in the garden learning about bees and sampling honey, then moved on to herbs and vegetables. Then we helped chop and cook a delicious meal where we all had more food than we could eat. Beautiful set up, wonderful people, and delicious food! I would highly recommend this class!

Sara_WJuly 2026 • Viator

So much more than cooking

This was so much more than a cooking class and one of the highlights on our trip to Costa Rica. Ivannia was a delight and clearly passionate about food and hospitality. Loved leaning all about CR’s bees, sampling the honey and grinding the sugar cane for juice too.

torm93023July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Incredible experience!

Greivin and Ivannia were amazing hosts! The property and gardens were gorgeous. The natural juices they made us were absolutely delicious. My teenagers and I feel it was an incredible, authentic experience. We tasted honey, prepped and cooked a great Costa Rican meal, and learned so much. The hosts made us feel so welcome and we enjoyed every minute. A must do in La Fortuna area!