Colombia · Cooking

Colombian Cooking Class in Cartagena

3 Hours Round trip from Cartagena Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hands-on Colombian cooking class in Cartagena
  • 02 Prepare a full meal from scratch with chef guidance
  • 03 Enjoy the dishes you cook together at the end of class
  • 04 Learn about traditional Colombian recipes and techniques
  • 05 Optional Bazurto Market visit on selected dates
  • 06 Small-group experience with English and Spanish guidance

Discover Colombian cuisine in the heart of Cartagena with a hands-on cooking class led by local chefs. Learn about traditional ingredients and techniques as you prepare a full meal from scratch, then sit down together to enjoy what you’ve made.

Depending on the session selected, your experience may focus on classic dishes such as Posta Cartagenera or Caribbean-style fish, and some dates also include an optional visit to Bazurto Market. Along the way, you’ll explore the flavors, textures, and cultural stories behind the dishes in a relaxed small-group setting.

Discover Colombian cuisine in the heart of Cartagena with a hands-on cooking class led by local chefs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Cartagena
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Introduction and Welcome

  • Greet the participants.
  • Provide a brief overview of the class, including the menu and the cultural significance of the dishes.

Market Tour (Optional)

  • Take participants to Bazurto market.
  • Introduce them to local ingredients and vendors.
  • Discuss the origins and uses of various       ingredients in Colombian cuisine.

Cooking Demonstration

  • Demonstrate key cooking techniques.
  • Explain the steps involved in preparing each dish.
  • Focus on traditional Colombian recipes.

Hands-On Cooking Session

  • Participants cook their meal and collaborate as a team to cook,  under the chef's guidance,  where some dishes are prepared collectively rather than individually.
  • Offer tips and personalized assistance.
  • Encourage participants to ask questions and share their cooking experiences.

Dining and Discussion

  • Sit down together to enjoy the meal everyone has prepared.
  • Discuss the flavors, textures, and history of the dishes.
  • Encourage participants to share their impressions and learn from each other.

Wrap-Up and Farewell

  • Conclude the session with a brief wrap-up.
  • Thank participants and invite feedback.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cartagena 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cartagena, CO
Tour start
Cartagena, CO
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Cartagena.

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