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Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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What You Will Do

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

What's Included?

  • Ingredients to prepare the meal
  • Lunch or Dinners
  • Round Trip Transportation from Santa Elena / Monteverde
  • Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people.
  • Personalized Apron
  • Guide

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed.

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Santa Elena

4 hours

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.


Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Destination Services.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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