Private Colombian Cooking Class

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Earliest Date Available: November 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Cartagena de Indias

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish

Location

Cartagena de Indias

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish

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4.8

•5 reviews

US$167.71 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: November 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Learn to prepare some of the emblematic dishes of Cartagena cuisine in a hands-on class. Under the expert guidance of local chefs, you will learn to prepare iconic dishes from the Caribbean region, such as canasta de plantain rellena, arroz de coco, pescado, and enyucado. At the end, you will enjoy a full meal that reflects the richness and diversity of Cartagena gastronomy. You will live a unique culinary experience that combines tradition, flavor, secrets, and cooking techniques in the heart of this beautiful city.

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An opportunity to discover various preparations that reflect the rich history of our local culture. Here, you will be able to experience the authentic flavors that are part of our daily life, that represent us and that have been passed down from generation to generation, accompanying us at every moment and place. In this class, you will not only learn to create these dishes with your own hands, but you will also take with you a little piece of Cartagena's history. We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique experience and enjoy each of these flavors, living the tradition and essence of our culinary culture to connect with the past and take with you an indelible memory of our beloved Cartagena.

Meeting Point

El Arsenal: The Rum Box, Calle Arsenal, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001

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At the beginning of the bustling Arsenal Street, right around the corner and across from the convention center, there's a two-story pink building with wooden barrels outside promoting free hugs. When you arrive, the host will take you to the exact spot where the experience will take place.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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ravikavitaNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fun & Delicious Cooking Experience

An absolutely wonderful experience and a highlight of our week in Cartagena! Wendy was so kind and helpful, making everyone feel welcome as we cooked together. The fish and vegetables were incredibly fresh, and the delicious Caribbean Colombian meal we created had everyone raving—our whole group agreed it was the best meal we’d had all week! We had so much fun preparing the food, laughing together, and then sitting down to enjoy what we’d made. A wonderful way to experience the flavors of Carta...read more

aziriab2026September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Rum and chocolate tasting

This was a 10/10 experience I would definitely recommend anyone traveling to come here. The rum and chocolate was amazing

Response from ViatorSeptember 19, 2026

Hi Aziria, thank you so much for the amazing 10/10 review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that you loved the rum and chocolate experience. Your recommendation means the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip!

P5732ZPdanielsAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cariben workshop excellent

Hele leuke ochtend gehad. Wendy is erg aardig en weet veel. Heerlijk gegeten

Response from ViatorAugust 21, 2026

Hartelijk dank voor deze mooie review! Wat fijn om te horen dat u zo’n leuke ochtend heeft gehad met Wendy. We zijn blij dat u haar enthousiasme en kennis heeft gewaardeerd en natuurlijk dat u ook heeft genoten van het heerlijke eten. Wendy zal uw mooie woorden zeker met veel plezier lezen. We hopen u in de toekomst graag nog eens te mogen verwelkomen!

accaicedoJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Best Caribbean Cooking Class in Cartagena

5/31/2026: Learning to cook Caribbean food at El Arsenal is a must-do experience in Cartagena. Our chef instructors, Alejandra and Claudia, not only taught us valuable cooking techniques but also made the entire experience fun and engaging. The highlight was sitting down at the end of the class to enjoy a delicious Caribbean meal that we had prepared ourselves, all while overlooking the bay from a comfortable, air-conditioned dining room. My husband and I highly recommend booking a class. It w...read more

Response from ViatorJune 03, 2026

Aura, we love creating memories through gastronomy and art We’re truly happy to know that your Caribbean cooking class at El Arsenal became one of the highlights of your time in Cartagena. Alejandra and Claudia will be so happy to hear that they made the experience both fun and educational while sharing the flavors and traditions of Caribbean cuisine with you. There’s something very special about preparing a meal with your own hands and then enjoying it overlooking the bay in such a beautiful atmosphere. Experiences like these are exactly what we love to create for visitors looking to connect with the culture, flavors and hospitality of Cartagena. Thank you so much for your recommendation. It was a pleasure sharing this memorable experience with you and your husband, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon

iangW811LIAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Leuke kook ervaring met de mediterraanse keuken van Cartagena

Vandaag hebben we een kookworkshop van Wendy gehad bij El Arsenal The Rum Box. Tijdens de kookworkshop hebben we een lokale Caraïbische maaltijd gemaakt welke bekend is in de Cartageense keuken. Wendy heeft ons stap voor stap begeleidt om het voor, hoofd en na gerecht voor te bereiden. Welke erg lekker waren! De kookworkshop is als leuk en gezellig ervaren en werd door de engels sprekende chef (Wendy) top verzorgd. Het is een aanrader!