Puntarenas Boozy Costa Rican Cooking Class with a Local
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US$55.16 per guest
Adult x1
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
3 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
Language
English, Spanish
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Join us in Puntarenas for a hands-on cooking class with a local twist! Enjoy authentic Costa Rican dishes, paired with drinks, while learning the tales behind each flavorful bite.
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
This experience is shaped by Puntarenas’ Central Pacific setting and Costa Rica’s regional food culture. Your local host guides you through a relaxed home-style class where drinks, savory bites, fruit, and sweets come together with the stories and traditions behind each tasting. It feels local, social, and rooted in the everyday flavors people enjoy on Costa Rica’s coast.
Sample Menu
STARTER
Fresco de cas
Traditional drink made from “cas”, a Costa Rican endemic fruit ( as much as you want)
STARTER
Ceviche
Raw fish marinated in citrus and local seasonings
STARTER
Patacones
Fried green plantains served with traditional toppings.
MAIN
Casado con Pescado en salsa tropical
Typical Costa Rican meal with rice, beans, stew, salad and fish fillet
MAIN
Rice
White rice done Costa Rican style with garlic, onions and cilantro
MAIN
Picadillo de chayote
Stewed and diced chayote, carrots with sweet corn
MAIN
Refried beans
Cooked and well seasoned beans mashed into a paste
MAIN
Cabbage salad
Special recipe combining cabbage, lime, tomato and cucumber
MAIN
Pescado en salsa tropical
Locally sourced fish, sauteed, covered with a sweet and sour Maracuyá sauce
DESSERT
Maduros en Gloria
Sweet ripe plantains poached in honey and milk, topped with cinnamon and Costa Rican cacao
What You Get
Meals
All the meals prepared during the class
All ingredients for the dishes prepared
Relaxed small-group setting in a local home
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good To Know
- Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
- Let us know about any food allergies in advance so we can accomodate.
- 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
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Cook, taste, and share Costa Rican coastal flavors in Puntarenas with a local host, through drinks, filling bites, fresh fruit, and the stories behind each tasting.
Join your local host in Puntarenas for a relaxed 3-hour cooking class built around Costa Rican drinks, savory bites, fresh fruit, and a sweet finish. Start with a welcome drink, then move through a hands-on session where you prepare and taste dishes inspired by the flavors locals enjoy at home and with friends.
As you cook, your host explains the cultural context behind each item and how these flavors fit into everyday life on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, giving you time to ask questions, compare flavors, and enjoy a more personal side of Puntarenas. Menu may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointPuntarenas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, CR
Open in Google MapsOur Local Chef will meet you near this area, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by booking manager.
End PointThis 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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