3h Cooking Class in San José with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

4.5 (12 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Costa Rica during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Costa Rican cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you prepare several authentic recipes — from crispy Carimañolas to buttery cassava dishes — all while sipping on a refreshing Guaro Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Costa Rica beyond the restaurant scene.

- Learn more about Costa Rican cuisine than you would just eating out
- Small group size allows for a more personalized and experience
- Ideal for foodies, adventurous travelers, or anyone who loves to create in the kitchen
- Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook, and share stories with fellow travelers

Options

Shared group without alcohol

Non-alcoholic drinks: Enjoy the full shared group experience with non-alcoholic drinks only, perfect for those who prefer a fun alcohol-free option

Shared group: unlimited drinks

Unlimited drinks: Enjoy your experience even more with unlimited Guaro Sour refills!

What's included

  • Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
  • All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
  • Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • 5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
  • Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks

What to expect

Join a hands-on cooking experience inside a real Costa Rican home and step into the local way of eating.

You’ll join a small group and jump straight into the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes such as ceviche and patacones. The rhythm is relaxed and intuitive, focused on how locals actually cook, not on rigid instructions.

As you cook, your host shares practical techniques and cultural details that rarely appear in cookbooks, but make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home. Most ingredients are easy to find worldwide, so what you learn travels with you.

Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book and a curated San José Food Guide to keep exploring local flavors.

When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal they prepared together. A homemade guaro sour is served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen turns into a shared table of conversation and laughter.

You’re not watching from the outside, you’re part of it.

You leave with practical skills you’ll actually use, genuine memories and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local Chef will meet you outside this address at Condominio Lajas del Rio, gavilanes street, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by our booking manager.

End point

Our Local Chef will meet you outside this address at Condominio Lajas del Rio, gavilanes street, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by our booking manager.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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