Authentic Monteverde Cooking Class in a Local Home

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Authentic Monteverde Cooking Class in a Local Home

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 US$79.63  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 17, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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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
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This isn’t just a cooking class — it’s an authentic Costa Rican home experience. You’ll step into Elizabeth’s family kitchen, surrounded by the aromas of fresh local ingredients and the charm of a real Monteverde home. Unlike larger, tourist-focused classes, this is an intimate, hands-on experience where you not only learn recipes but also share stories, laughter, and a homemade meal around the table. Every dish is prepared the way locals have done for generations, making it a true taste of Costa Rican culture.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Handmade Corn Tortillas
Prepared and shaped by hand, just like in Costa Rican homes
MAIN
Gallo Pinto
Costa Rica’s iconic rice and beans, seasoned with local ingredients
DESSERT
Fried Plantains
A classic sweet or savory side dish enjoyed throughout Costa Rica

What You Get

Snacks
Meals

What You’ll Experience

Join me in my home near Santa Elena for an authentic Costa Rican cooking experience in Monteverde. This is a hands-on, small-group class in a warm and welcoming setting. You’ll be introduced to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and learn to cook traditional dishes step by step, such as handmade tortillas, rice and beans, plantains, and seasonal sides. The menu varies depending on what’s available—just like in Costa Rican homes. As we cook together, I’ll share techniques and the cultural meaning behind the food. At the end, we’ll sit down and enjoy the meal family-style in a relaxed atmosphere. Shared classes are offered as daytime lunch experiences from Monday to Saturday at 10:00 AM and last approximately 3 hours. A shared dinner class is available on Saturdays. The experience is suitable for all skill levels, and vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Monteverde Cooking Class, Abangares Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica, CR

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You’ll meet me at my home in Monteverde, where the class takes place. The exact location and directions will be shared after booking. It’s easy to reach from Santa Elena and nearby areas.
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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New food, new friend
November 11, 2025

Elisabeth, my cooking guide, was kind and helpful. She taught me about some new foods, including chayote, achiote, plantains and what “gallo” meant in pico de gallo. We had a great conversation du...read more