Pura Vida Cooking Classes

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Highlights

Cooking classes – the most Delicious and funniest way to discover the Costa Rican culture.

Lac

Group Tour

2 Hours

EASY

English, Spanish

Description

In the guide to Being a Good Tourist, #6 says: “Try and learn to prepare local cuisine.”

Get ready for a unique culinary experience as you explore the rich gastronomy of Costa Rica on our tour, which will take you to La Finquita Farm, an authentic tribute to the small, self-sufficient farms that define our region.This tourism project combines regenerative and holistic agriculture with a deep connection to Costa Rican culinary traditions.

We will start with a visit to the farm, where you can harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients directly from the land.Everything you gather has been grown without chemicals, using natural compost produced on the farm, reflecting our commitment to healthy and sustainable production.These fresh products will inspire your culinary creativity and allow you to experience the true flavor of the earth.

Throughout this culinary journey, we will prepare traditional recipes together, like "tortillas' and exquisite 'achiote chicken', using ancestral techniques passed down through generations.Each dish not only represents a different region of the country but also embodies the very essence of our cuisine, rooted in local crops and respect for nature.

Join our Pura Vida cooking classes and enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience, where you can immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and take home valuable culinary knowledge to share with your loved ones.Discover the joy of cooking from the heart of Costa Rica, in an environment that celebrates the harmony between the land, traditions, and flavor!

Itinerary

La Finquita Farm - From farm to table by Jacamar Naturalist Tours

If you are visiting a new country and you want to learn about its customs and traditions, you need to look into its meals and popular recipes.We are what we eat, so the best way to understand Costa Ricans is by taking traditional cooking classes.

What's Included

Transportation, ingredients, kitchen gear, instructor, tasting of prepared recipes.

What To Bring

Light clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, camera, mesh for long hair.

Please Note

Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hotels and Pick Up Places included in the price must be inside a perimeter of 5 miles around La Fortuna Main Office.If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or it´s located out of the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be charged for the transport service.In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is done.