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Cooking with a Costa Rican family

Short Description
Join a local Costa Rican family in La Fortuna for a cultural cooking class with organic garden tour, mojitos, hands-on preparation of typical dishes, and a shared communal dinner. Perfect for food lovers, couples, and families seeking a genuine home-style dining experience.
Description
? Overview
Join a warm, welcoming Costa Rican family in La Fortuna for a hands-on cooking experience. This isn’t just a cooking class — it's a chance to bond, learn, and share in the rhythms of daily life with real locals.
? Highlights
Cook alongside a local Costa Rican family, gaining insight into their traditions and kitchen practices.
Use fresh, organic ingredients sourced directly from their garden.
Enjoy a family-style dinner, sharing what you've made in a cozy, communal atmosphere.
Small group setting (maximum 10 participants) for a more personal, intimate experience.
Friendly bilingual instructors make the class accessible for many travelers.
?️ Full Description
When you arrive, the family greets you in their kitchen with a refreshing natural juice and introductions. Then, take a stroll through the organic garden to learn about how they grow their food — and to pick the fresh ingredients that you'll use later.
Back in the kitchen, you'll make mojitos before diving into cooking a typical Costa Rican dish. You'll learn knife skills, cooking techniques, and local tips to bring out authentic flavors.
Once the food is ready, everyone sits down together — just like family — and enjoy the meal you’ve created. There may even be some surprise activities after the meal to make your experience unforgettable.
✅ What’s Included
Hands-on cooking class with the family
Full dinner (the dishes you cook)
Organic garden tour to harvest ingredients
? What to Bring / Important to Know
Wear comfortable shoes, since there’s a walk through the orchard/garden.
Come hungry — there’s plenty of food, and dinner is served generously.
Restrictions: No littering, no feeding the animals, and no explosive substances.
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
Authentic local connection: Travelers feel welcomed “like family” and experience Costa Rican traditions firsthand.
Fresh, homegrown ingredients: Organic garden produce makes the meal feel truly farm-to-table.
Small, intimate group: Only up to 10 participants, making the experience personal and hands-on.
Cultural immersion: Walking in the garden, making mojitos, and sharing a meal deepen the cultural experience.
Highly rated experience: Guests consistently praise this tour for its warmth, authenticity, and fun atmosphere.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Book this today! I can't recommend this tour enough. We really had an amazing time and will be rebooking it soon.
What a great experience! Highly recommend this tour!
This tour was a memory I will always cherish. Lots of beautiful sights and the day tour will give me a memory to last a life time!
What a great experience! Highly recommend this tour!
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