Top Central & South America Classes & Workshops - page 4

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.

Peruvian cooking is famous around the world, so learn the secrets behind popular dishes like ‘lomo saltado’ and potato pie with a hands-on, private cooking lesson in Arequipa. Learn original techniques with directions from your instructors and get prepare your delicious 2-course meal from scratch. Entrance, main dish, dessert, and drinks are included.

Two of Argentina’s tastiest and most beloved treats are “empanadas,” savory pastries filled with meat or cheese, and “alfajores,” a sweet biscuit ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche. With this cooking class, learn how to make both specialties from scratch, then tuck into your delicious homemade snacks. No experience is necessary, and it’s a fun experience for all ages, including children.

Learn to cook two of Argentina’s baked delicacies in this family friendly cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn about the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance of making empanadas and alfajores, the beloved local dulce de leche-filled cookie. Enjoy a dulce de leche tasting session and mate tea as you hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Flavors of Costa Rica Experience hands-on cooking at Arenal Puesta del Sol, nestled in the lush landscapes of La Fortuna. This culinary adventure is designed to connect you with the essence of local culture, blending traditional techniques with the freshest ingredients straight from the garden. A Meal to Remember Once your dish is ready, gather with other participants to enjoy your creations while taking in the stunning views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Savor the fresh flavors, celebrate your efforts, and take home recipes to recreate these beloved dishes in your own kitchen. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a curious beginner, this class promises a delightful blend of learning, culture, and flavor. With options for both meat lovers and vegans, it’s a feast for every palate. Let the vibrant cuisine and warm hospitality of Arenal Puesta del Sol inspire your taste buds and soul.

Combine learning to cook with learning to dance with this combo experience. You'll learn how to make traditional Costa Rican food and sit down to eat your creation. Once you're done, you'll work off your meal with a dance lesson focused on Latin dance styles such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata.

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.

Costa Rica is renowned for its chocolate production and exports chocolate all around the world. On this tour, go behind-the-scenes at a traditional cocoa plantation, learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, and sample the cocoa fruit. Get involved as you watch the chocolate-making process, then sample a variety of delicious chocolates and tropical fruits.

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.

Discover Ortega and the National Reserve Cipanci on this guided boat tour along the Tempisque River. Home to a wide variety of birds including the Scarlet Macaws and the Jabiru (the largest storks in the world), the wildlife refuge is an important nesting site. Following the tour, enjoy a traditionally made lunch with local cultivated ingredients.

Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture with an outdoor Capoeira for beginners' class in Rio de Janeiro. Blending martial arts with acrobatics, dance, and music, this Brazilian martial art is not like anything else you’ll have ever seen. This introductory class gives you the chance to learn some of the basics of the movement in its cultural homeland. You can also have a go at playing some traditional musical instruments.

Peru is known for its beautifully woven textiles, but it can be difficult to find authentic pieces on your own. With this private tour, venture to the Sacred Valley to a textile workshop to learn from expert weavers the proper techniques of weaving and dyeing textiles. Now you can see the behind-the-scenes of how they’re made and try it out yourself, great for travelers who want to learn something new and who appreciate arts and crafts.

Learn to cook traditional Colombian food during this half-day class in Cartagena. Shop at a local open-air market with your chef/instructor, who will guide you in selecting ingredients for the dishes. In a local family's kitchen, try your hand at making dishes such as empanadas, coconut rice and others; then feast on your work. Round-trip transportation from Cartagena hotels or a central downtown meeting point is included.

Immerse yourself in Argentinian cooking—far beyond just eating in local restaurants—during this Buenos Aires Private Cooking Class Experience. A local chef teaches you how to make traditional Argentinian dishes like Chipa, meat empanadas with homemade dough and chimichurri, humita, and flamed dulce de leche pancakes. Afterward, sit down to eat with your group what you made paired with wine.

Get a taste of Argentina's local cuisine with this interactive dining experience in Buenos Aires, which immerses you in Argentine food. Master the art of correctly closing empanadas before sitting down to a meal of authentic Argentine cuisine, including steak, paired with unlimited wine tastings from around the country. Finish by learning how to prepare "maté" tea paired with a sweet “alfajores.”

Rio de Janeiro is the home of samba, a lively type of Afro-Brazilian music and dance that's seen at the festival of Carnaval. If you want an immersive way to learn more about samba, skip professional performances and instead, try out a dance class and visit a real samba nightclub. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, an instructor is on hand to guide you through the steps. After mastering the basic movements, head out to show off on the dance floor.

Learn some new moves while you’re in Rio de Janeiro during this samba dance class. Meet the instructor at the dance studio in Ipanema or Copacabana for a quick crash course. During the class, you’ll learn how to samba with and without a partner. All levels are welcome. The instructors speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Enjoy empanadas, steak, charcuterie, and much more on this small-group foodie tour in Palermo.Your guide takes you to the best spots in this area of Buenos Aires, where you try traditional Argentine food, including sweet and rich *dulce de leche.* Food and booze are included, so you don’t need to pay on the spot.

Become an official yerba mate expert with this small-group tasting and drink-making workshop in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Meet your Yerba Mate experts and instructors and learn where the popular drink comes from, how the tea is produced worldwide, and how to brew the perfect cup. Sample your drink with Argentine sweets and receive a diploma certifying your participation in the workshop.

Explore Argentine culture through its cuisine in the comfort of a local's home. Taste mate and alfajores and learn to make empanadas from scratch, including the dough and filling. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience! We'll allow for some time to get to know each other. You will have a chance to learn about the local culture and way of living, directly from a local. Sustainability and health are at the heart of what I do, and I care deeply about the details. I carefully source ingredients produced through sustainable, environmentally respectful practices that also protect our health and ensure dignified working conditions for the people behind them. The beef is grass-fed, the eggs come from free-range hens, the vegetables are seasonal, local, and organic, and the flour, oil, cheese, wine, and other staples are organic as well.

Learn to surf in Tamarindo at a school that teaches in a holistic manner. The instructors will assess your needs to see what you need to become a better surfer, and continue to improve and become better with further lessons. You will start with a digital presentation to understand the concepts, and go from there to your individual lesson.

We believe that a healthy and prosperous life starts with what we eat; also, gastronomy and family recipes connect us as human beings. Eleven years ago we decided to switch our farm from a "traditional" crops to organic ones to improve our own health. In this experience we'll walk through our organic farm with the last bits of sunlight looking for the fresh ingredients we'll need to prepare a delicious dinner and share our culture with you. We hope that, besides providing a delicious foodie experience, what we do inspires more people to care about the source of their food and protect our planet. We have veggie and vegan options. Please do let us know if you have any other allergy and/or dietary restriction.

The Ultimate Argentinian Asado: Steak & Wine Experience The Argentinian Asado is more than just a meal—it’s a centuries-old tradition that brings people together around fire, meat, and wine. Join a renowned grillmaster—who has worked at top Buenos Aires steakhouses and on The Bachelorette—for a hands-on BBQ experience, where you'll grill Argentina’s best cuts and pair them with Malbec & Torrontés wines. What’s Included: ✅ Master the fire – Grill premium cuts over wood embers ✅ Taste local favorites – Enjoy choripán, provoleta, Chimichurri & dessert ✅ Wine pairing – Savor Malbec & Torrontés ✅ Exclusive setting – A small-group Asado in a private home Book now to experience Argentina’s legendary Asado!

Sample the chocolate delights of Cusco by making them yourself with this interactive class at Chocomuseo. You’ll keep costs down and meet some new people in this small group class. You’ll learn all about the chocolate manufacturing process, and about its history in Peru. Then you can choose dark or milk chocolate, and make your own sweet creation.