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Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

Puntarenas · Central Pacific

Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

5.0from 4 traveler ratings4h 30m

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Monteverde

Picks up at 15 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel El Tucan
  • Hotel Montana Monteverde
  • Hotel Casa Luca
  • Monteverde Country Lodge
  • Laura's Place
  • Hotel Cipreses Monteverde
  • +9 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Santa Elena

What you'll do

  1. 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.

    4h here

What's included

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
1 more included
  • Guide

Not included

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

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • 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
2 more notes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.

Cancellation

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

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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