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Embark on an exotic culinary adventure with this 5-hour small-group cooking class in Antigua, including hotel pick-up. Master expert techniques and local ingredients to create typical Guatemalan dishes like ‘hilachas’, tamales and ‘camote en dulce’, under the watchful eye of a professional chef. After tasting your creations over lunch, leave armed with recipes and cooking tips to help you recreate your favorite dishes back home.

Visit a family-owned cacao farm on a 4-hour tour from Guayaquil, and see how Ecuadorian chocolate goes from freshly-harvested fruit to the finished product. Learn about planting and harvesting, help toast, husk, and grind the cacao seeds, and eat a farm lunch made with organic ingredients grown onsite. This 4-hour cacao farm tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Guayaquil, all activities, and lunch.

Mindo, known for its coffee and chocolate production, sits just off the main road between Quito and Esmeraldas. On this chocolate-centric tour, get a behind-the-scenes look at the chocolate-making process from bean to bar at a small-batch factory. Taste fresh fruit straight from a cocoa tree and finish with a tasting of several varieties of chocolate.

Experience local flavor at the Belen Marketplace then travel to our unique Floating City on the water.

Explore the beauty of Guatape and the vibrant street art of Medellin on a private tour. This all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to see the attractions that most tourists miss. Listen to illuminating commentary on Colombia’s history and culture as you enjoy spectacular views from the top of El Penol Rock, stroll through Guatape’s colorful city center, and take in the kaleidoscopic murals in Medellin’s Comuna 13.

Get away from the crowds and explore an area rich with wildlife and tradition on this tour to the Cienaga de la Virgen mangrove forest. Paddle through winding mangrove channels on a canoe along with your guide, stopping to admire the scenery and learn about wildlife along the way. As you go, you also learn about the traditional fishing villages and people who call La Boquilla home.

Don’t let limited time in Cusco stop you visiting one of the New7Wonders of the World. Save yourself hours of transit time on a day trip to Machu Picchu that includes round-trip transfers by Vistadome train, which is equipped with panoramic windows to ensure the best views of the Andes mountain range.

Learn about Uruguay's wine region and taste wines at a small boutique winery on this tour from Punta del Este. Included hotel pickup and round-trip transportation mean you won't have to worry about designating a sober driver, and you can sample as many wines as you like, including those made from the local tannat grape. Traveling with a small group ensures personalized attention and the chance to ask questions about Uruguay's wine production.

Coffee lovers, get your fix on a tour of the Café Britt plantation including private transfers from your San Jose hotel. Learn the history of this famous Costa Rican export, and see firsthand how coffee beans are cultivated, roasted, and transformed into fragrant elixir with a behind-the-scenes look at the farm and processing facilities. Browse products at the Britt factory store, order a freshly brewed drink from the coffee bar, and enjoy a buffet lunch from the plantation’s own restaurant.

Prepare two classic Peruvian menu items—a Pisco sour and ceviche—at a Peruvian cooking class in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima. You’ll learn the secrets behind balancing the simple ingredients of a Pisco sour and achieving ceviche’s super-fresh flavor; it’s a fun, hands-on activity that you can recreate in your home kitchen.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 45-minute chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about the chocolate-making process before create your very own dark or milk chocolate with your choice of 15 different ingredients. You’ll leave the session with your very own delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Enjoy the scenic splendor of one of Chile’s most famous wineries on a half-day tour of Concha y Toro from Santiago. You won't have to worry about taking the wheel after a wine-tasting session, as all transportation is taken care of. You'll learn more about the wine-making process during a tour of the cellars, too.

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.

Coffee is one of Colombia’s most famous exports, but gaining insight into the production process can be tricky in the capital. Visit a local cafe, roaster, and market on a coffee tour of Bogota, and learn about the life cycle of the Colombian coffee bean from experts. Enjoy snacks and tasters included in the price, and benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel to travel across the sprawling city with ease.

Explore the traditional markets of Antigua and learn about regional cuisine on this popular tour from Guatemala City. Spend the day learning how to cook some of the nation's most iconic dishes, including beans, tortillas and more. Take home printed recipes to share with friends! You can even participate in a chocolate making workshop and learn how bitter beans are made into one of the world's sweetest treats!

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

Explore the mountain scenery and nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park with this trekking tour to Minca from Santa Marta. Hike with your personal tour guide through lush rainforest and plantations of coffee and cocoa to reach the ecotourism town of Minca. See the Pozo Azul waterfall and views from high up in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Participants on this tour will need a high level of physical fitness.

Colombia is known for its coffee production, and there are few places better to learn about the industry. This private tour takes you into the Antioquia coffee region, where you'll visit a coffee farm. Learn about the lifecycle of coffee, from bean to cup, and sample plenty of coffee yourself, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience.

Discover São Paulo’s street art with a private guide to discuss the lifestyle, motivations, and techniques of the artists. Head off the beaten path to find graffiti and murals in the alleys of Vila Madalena, Paulista Avenue, and historical downtown. Panoramic sightseeing is included aboard a private vehicle while your guide explains the origins of this underground global phenomenon.

Mt. Vinicunca—or Rainbow Mountain—sits high in the Peruvian Andes, with rich mineral deposits lighting the rocky landscape in color. On this tour, delive into the rugged countryside and reach the remote peak on horseback with your guide to lead the way. With entry fees and round-trip travel from your Cusco hotel included, admire panoramic views over the colorful scenery and experience the Peruvian wilderness the natural way.

If you like unpopular tours for small groups to trully learn about Antigua culinary history based on your expectations this is your food tour. This is a mix of our local top picks of street food hidden gems, and must places to trully immerse in our Guatemalan food community We don't have a standard list of places since we always tailor every food tour from our local perspective and top picks. But it will always include 6 to 7 food stops and almost 10 food/beverage tastings. That we know you'll like. Please once you request your booking let us know your expectations. Thanks for choosing us!

Get ready to embark on an Unforgettable Adventure with The Wine Experience, the pioneers of wine tourism in Uruguay! If you’re eager to explore the charm of Carmelo, we’ve crafted an exhilarating tour just for you. This exclusive journey will take you to a delightful boutique vineyard renowned for its small-batch, exceptional wines. Prepare to dazzle your taste buds with exquisite flavors, all while soaking in the stunning views of the countryside! But wait, there’s more! You can treat yourself to a delightful lighter-style lunch featuring a complete tasting with homemade empanadas! Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable local expert guide will accompany you, sharing captivating stories behind every pour and ensuring you savor not just incredible wines, but the essence of the region itself.

Colombia is known for its coffee, and some of the best beans are grown in the garden city of Jardin. With this tour from Medellin, you'll get the chance to spend time at a local coffee farm where you'll learn all about coffee production, from bean to brew. You’ll also sit down to a homemade lunch, wrapping your tour up with a guided walk through the town of Jardin.

Sample Uruguay’s burgeoning winemaking industry during this 6-hour tasting tour on the Montevideo wine route. Stop and ‘smell the rosé’ on a laid back visit to several family-run wineries. You’ll try a mix of 6 different red, white, rosé, and sparkling varieties accompanied by snacks like local cheese, bread, and cured meats. Finish the day with a quick tour downtown Montevideo.