Top Central & South America Classes & Workshops - page 3

What makes our activity unique is that it is born from a family and shared history, in which tradition and passion for Chilean cuisine were transformed into a cultural experience. My sister and I created it with dedication, organizing events and tastings to promote local products and discover the history of our cuisine. She, a chef and journalist, was instrumental as a creator and culinary soul, bringing all her talent to the kitchen. For us, the empanada, with the wonderful recipe of our grandmother, symbolizes the Chilean identity; preparing it is a way to connect with our traditions. The most important thing is to have fun cooking, sharing, learning the secrets of the recipe and enjoying a bit of Chile in every bite.

Foodies and anyone with a sweet tooth will love this chocolate-themed activity. See cacao trees growing before touring the chocolate-making kitchen. Learn all about what it takes to turn cacao into a bar of chocolate, and even have a go at grinding the beans and separating the shells yourself. Make some chocolate to take home with you and share with your friends–if you don’t eat it all first.

Learn to make local food yourself in this Panama City cooking class to take your appreciation of Panamanian cuisine to the next level. Follow your chef instructor as they take you through 10 recipes, eating and sipping on unlimited cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages as you work your way through the menu. This class can cater to vegetarians and people with other food restrictions.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Upgrade to include a market tour to discover Brazilian ingredients, spices, and souvenirs. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on an unlimited caipirinhas. Enjoy a true taste of Rio and explore local culture beyond the restaurant scene.

Discover three of Costa Rica's best-known products on an interactive tour in La Fortuna. Learn how coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane are traditionally produced through hands-on demonstrations before sampling each along the way. Combining local culture, artisan techniques, and fresh tastings, this experience offers an engaging introduction to Costa Rica's agricultural heritage and the flavors that have shaped the region.

Learn to cook Colombian fare while helping out the local community by booking this small-group experience. You'll start with a guided walk, learning about Medellin, before making your way to your community kitchen, that's used as a training center to help people learn how to cook professionally. You'll then learn how to prepare traditional Colombian dishes, which you'll get to enjoy at the end of your class.

With Tamarindo Surf & Tours you'll have two hours of fun living the local, Costa Ricain surf experience you've been dreaming about. Your instructor will give you plenty of instruction and tips both in and out of the water for you to get very good chances of catching plenty of waves. We guarantee you will enjoy your lesson with us. Surfing is all about having fun and living in the moment, and that is our number one goal for you. - Lockers, showers, bathroom and changing room available. - Lessons are available in English, and Spanish. - You can easily meet your instructor at our surf shop Tamarindo Surf & Tours. - Surfboards and rash guards are provided, so there's no need to rent them. - This experience is suitable for all ages and skill levels, and children are welcome. - Your guide will be informative, friendly, and professional. Come catch some waves and make unforgettable memories in Tamarindo!

Set sail and take in views of the Costa Rican coastline on this sunset tour. On board a catamaran, you’ll have the chance to spot local sealife such as whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and seabirds. The tour also includes time to swim and snorkel or simply relax on the boat, plus a hearty lunch of BBQ chicken, black beans, and fresh fruit, and an open bar featuring premium drinks. On the sail back to Playas del Coco, you’ll catch sight of the sunset from the water.

Do you love chocolate? Make your own 62% chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture. This hands-on chocolatetour lasts 3.5 hours and is right in the heart of the city! ❤︎ - Warm welcome with hot chocolate and cheese - Toast the cacao like true Colombians - Peel the cacao and enjoy a small meditative cacao ceremony - Drink a spicy ancestral cacao shot - Grind the cacao into a wonderful chocolate liquor i.e. cacao paste - Indulge your hands in a chocolate exfoliation - Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos" - Drink a refreshing flavoured cacao water - Temper refined dark 62% chocolate on real marble - Create and take home your personalized chocolate bar with many toppings. - Finish with an amazing cacao cocktail with rum! The interactive 3.5 hour workshop is located in our Chocolate House in Laureles, Medellin. The tour is in English or Spanish. Looking for something what you can do with good or bad weather? We got you! BOOK NOW - limited availability ❤︎

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of mate, Argentina's most iconic drink, right in the heart of Buenos Aires. At our Mate Bar, designed as an authentic pulpería adorned with gaucho and countryside décor, you’ll uncover the secrets of mate in a way you can’t experience on your own.

This activity comes out differently because the guest shall learn how to cook with the spices and come up with tasty Panamanian and African dishes. The guests shall be cooking with fresh ingredients as they learn new cooking skills. These new cooking skills make my experience unique.

The golden sands and consistent waves of Espadilla Norte Beach make it a popular destination for surfers in the Manuel Antonio National Park. With this tour, hone your surf skills or learn to catch your first wave with a surf lesson to suit your level. Learn beginner basics and pro tips from your surf instructors, then hit the waves to practice for as long as you like.

Get your day off to a great start with a private rooftop brunch in the heart of Cartagena. Join your host in the Getsemaní neighborhood and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some tapas while you get to know each other. Next, grab your supplies and learn painting techniques to create a beautiful piece of art to take home.

Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

Experience Tunco Beach’s amazing waves with a 1.5-hour surf lesson right in the heart of Surf City. Jump into the warm Pacific for your very first session and learn the basics: paddling, popping up, balance, and catching your first wave in a friendly, beginner-friendly break. If you already know the basics, we’ve got you too—the local instructors will take you out to the right spot and help you level up fast: reading the swell, choosing the right wave, improving your technique, and riding with confidence.

Colombian emeralds are some of the most famous in the world and have become a precious stone for the country. Create your own emerald ring in the heart of the jewelry district of Bogotá during this hands-on experience. Alongside an experienced designer, choose the shape, stone, and metal that you'd like for your piece of jewelry. Then, show off your new ring to your friends and family.

Learn to cook some traditional Costa Rican food from a local grandmother, who knows all the secret tips. Dona Chela will help you to prepare the dishes with ingredients from her garden, which you can also wander around before and after you cook. You'll cook your food in the traditional, old school way, by using the wood-fired stove in the kitchen.

Whether you're a chocolate snob or are happy to eat anything vaguely chocolate-related, this factory visit and tasting in San Jose will expand your palate. Learn how the humble cocoa bean is transformed into a bar of high quality chocolate, then try your hand at making your own bespoke goodies. With over 15 fillings and toppings, the combinations are endless.

Spend a half-day at a farm in La Fortuna for a cooking class that features some of Costa Rica’s favorite dishes. Start with a tour of the farm’s orchards and gardens, collect some ingredients for your meal, then head to the kitchen to learn to prepare classics such as gallo pinto (rice and beans). Top off your experience by enjoying the meal with your hosts.

Party and eat like a local at an authentic family-style Brazilian barbecue in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about local cuts of meats and make two quintessential Brazilian side dishes: campaign sauce and toasted farofa. The informal class structure allows for more socialization versus focusing strictly on cooking—and people who don’t like to cook can learn to make drinks instead.

Ideal for travelers interested in learning how to surf, or beginners who haven’t brought the right gear, this surf lesson provides boards and everything you need to improve your surfing skills. Meet your instructor directly at Hermosa Beach, considered one of the top surf spots for beginners, and start with stretching exercises and short lessons on surf etiquette and rules. Then, get in the water and learn to catch your first waves.

There’s a good reason why Tamarindo is known as a top surf destination for beginners. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride a wave when you take a private or group lesson. Or, even upgrade to a 3-day mini-surf camp—the choice is yours when you book. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages.

A surf lesson with us at Tamarindo Beach is a unique experience that cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. We offer surf lessons and rentals that are tailored to your level of surf experience. Your comfort and safety in the water are our top priority. We offer expert knowledge of the region, the beach and waves that can only be provided through native, local instruction based on a lifetime of local experience. We offer lessons in English and in Spanish. Tamarindo beach hosts a world class learning wave that is perfect for everyone from beginners on a soft top board, to more advanced short boarders and everything in between. We work with all ages and ability levels. We’ll customize your lesson to suit your individual needs based on your ability level. We love to teach children, teenagers, adults and special needs surfers. Julia is a NY state certified Bilingual Special Education teacher and Mario has over 17 yrs of local surf instructing experience! We make a great dynamic team!

Learn to surf in Uvita Costa Rica at your own pace, with a private instructor. You don’t need to share with a group, or feel like you’re on your own. Instead, your personalized instructor will take you step by step through the surfing process. This two hour lesson is great for beginners to intermediates. No matter what level you start from, you’re guaranteed to gain confidence.