Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

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Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

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 US$146.12  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Other
Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover authentic Costa Rican cooking in Monteverde. Prepare and taste traditional dishes like 'achiotada' chicken and vigorones on a family farm. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking culture.

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

Experience Details

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

What You Get

Ingredients to prepare the meal
Lunch or Dinners
Round Trip Transportation from Santa Elena / Monteverde
Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Children under 6 years old are not allowed.

Good To Know

  • Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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Santa Elena

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
Tour departs from hotels in Santa Elena Monteverde You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking. Please confirm the pick up time at least 24 hours before the tour by contacting us via email.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews
5.0
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An Unforgettable Taste of Authentic Costa Rican Home Cooking
January 06, 2026

My daughter and I had an amazing experience learning about local Costa Rican cooking in a truly authentic setting. Our hosts, Cindy and Dina, were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel righ...read more

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The best cooking experience- highly recommend!
December 24, 2024

We had the best cooking experience with Destination Services It was like cooking in a family home together with family. Cindy and Dina were the best chefs who guided us through the whole process. ...read more

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Cooking lesson with a local family.
March 18, 2023

Amazing experience! Prompt pick up. After a short drive we ended on the local farm. The host family was very welcoming. We cooked a dinner on a wooden stove from the ingredients from their garden.

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GREAT tour with local cuisine!
January 04, 2020

Gladys was our host and we went to the local produce markets with free samples of fruits and vegetables. Gladys' English was excellent and she was very knowledgeable of the culture, history and cui...read more

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