Top Puerto Rico Cooking Classes

Modern Puerto Rican Cooking Class in a Historic San Germán Home

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Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $125

Savor the bold flavors of Puerto Rico in this fun and flavorful small-group cooking and tasting tour in the coastal town of Piñones. Led by a local chef, this relaxed experience is perfect for food lovers of all kinds—whether you want to roll up your sleeves in the kitchen or just sit back, sip a piña colada, and enjoy an unforgettable Puerto Rican meal. You'll learn about essential island ingredients like plantains, sofrito, and adobo, watch traditional cooking techniques come to life, and enjoy generous tastings of classic dishes—freshly prepared just for you. This isn’t just a cooking class; it’s a cultural food experience where you eat, learn, and connect.

Caribbean Food Experience

(26)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $89

This is a unique opportunity to meet a lovely, local couple and learn about Puerto Rican cuisine and culture. Their beautiful countryside home where your Puerto Rican cooking class takes place is located about 1 hour from San Juan or Ponce. Rafi and Lela are a lovely couple who come from large families (Lela has 32 in her immediate family!) that enjoy food, cooking and partying! Rafi learned to cook from his father and everyone in Lela's family is passionate about cooking or barbecuing. They recently converted their house with a stunning view of the mountains and sea into a B&B. They are excited to host guests for a Puerto Rican cooking class in their home and share their culture and cuisine with them! • 3-hour private cooking class with a local • Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture and cuisine • Enjoy lunch after cooking over wine • Experience Puerto Rican hospitality • Learn food traditions and cooking techniques in a beautiful home with a view

Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple

(31)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $199

You’ll learn how to make crispy tostones using an authentic Puerto Rican tostonera, discovering traditional techniques and real island flavor.

Mi Kitchen Story is not just a cooking class — it’s a soulful Puerto Rican culinary journey. This intimate, hands-on experience invites guests into the heart of Caribbean culture through vibrant flavors, meaningful storytelling, and authentic family recipes passed down through generations. You won’t just watch — you’ll cook, taste, laugh, and connect in a warm setting that feels like being welcomed into a local home. From traditional techniques to bold island spices, every dish tells a story. Guests leave with beautifully crafted recipes, new culinary skills, and the unforgettable flavors of the Caribbean to recreate and share back home. This is culture you can taste — and take with you.

Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking & Cultural Experience in San Juan

Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

from $175

Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

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Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

from $89

Tailor Made Luxury Picnic with Breathtaking Views

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Free Cancellation
2 hours 10 minutes

from $119

Enjoy a private and authentic Puerto Rican meal and cooking class with your host Johana. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Born and raised in Comerio, Johana is a warm and fun local who works as a Cultural Interpreter hosting events to share the history and culture of her region. Johana first learned to cook traditional Puerto Rican dishes from her mother and aunts. She believes food brings people together and cooking is her way to show love. Johana lives in a home with a view of the mountains surrounded by a fruit and vegetable garden. She is excited to share her Puerto Rican cuisine and culture with guests from around the world. During this hands-on Puerto Rican cooking class, learn to cook and enjoy a meal accompanied by two cocktails or local beer with a local food expert!

Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class with Cocktails Near San Juan

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

from $129

Puerto Rican cooking class with a local expert

Enjoy a private cooking class in a local San Juan home in a residential neighborhood away from the touristy center. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local Puerto Rican culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Yeira will teach you 4-5 traditional Puerto Rican dishes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this warm and friendly local, passionate about food and travel. Experience authentic Puerto Rican life and cuisine with your host Yeira as you cook together and dine on authentic family recipes you won't find in restaurants. Yeira is a fun local host with a doctorate in clinical psychology who believes that food and cooking promotes wellness in people! She is excited to share her authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and culture with those visiting her hometown of San Juan.

Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups

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Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

from $146

Puerto Rican Gastronomy Cooking Class

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Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

from $167

4.6

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Learn Salsa in San Juan - Vivid beginner lesson

Free Cancellation
1 hour

from $22

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Local Host Yeira will open her doors from the coziness of her place to share with you a taste of traditional cuisine integrating Puerto Rican and family history. She will guide you step by step on how to cook a traditional family dish rooted in her culinary experiences. After cooking you will be enjoying the creation of a delicious result in the outdoor terrace. At the end you will have not only a full stomach and recipes to share with your loves ones, but also an unforgettable experience in your heart.

Cooking and Connecting with a Local in Puerto Rico

3.0

(2)

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

from $173

Raise a glass of Puerto Rico’s finest rum during this 75-minute tasting session and distillery tour at San Juan’s world-famous Casa Bacardí. Taste the diverse styles of rums in the Bacardí family as you sample a range of vintages, including reserve bottles not sold anywhere else. You also explore the rum-making process on a Bacardí distillery tour and shop for souvenirs at the on-site gift shop.

Rum Tasting Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

4.7

(1,160)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

from $89

Discover the historic legacy of Puerto Rico’s rum industry and Bacardi, its most famous brand, during this exploration of Bacardi Rum Factory (Casa Bacardi). Learn the origins of this rum-making powerhouse and its transformation from fledgling distillery into a globally renowned rum brand. Also enjoy a welcome rum cocktail, a trolley ride at the center, and have time to shop for souvenirs at the on-site Bacardi Shop after.

Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

4.5

(786)

Free Cancellation
45 minutes

from $45

Salsa Dance Class in San Juan – Learn from Local Experts

(503)

Free Cancellation
1 hour

from $30

4.9

(409)

Beginner to Advanced Salsa Dance Class in San Juan, PR

Free Cancellation
1 hour

from $27

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Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple

Aaron_W, Mar 2026

Our favorite stop on a week long visit of Puerto Rico

Liela was a great host and her place is gorgeous. She took us through several Puerto Rican dishes; and shared the recipes with us. After lunch she took the time to share recommendations on spices, and told us about her favorite restaurants in Old San Juan (our next stop).

Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

Leandra_P, Feb 2026

Time to Rum!

Make sure you arrive at least a half hour before your tour so you can get your complimentary cocktail. We did the Legacy Tour which I found very informative. When putting on your tour wristlet, don't cinch it too tightly as there is no give to take it off.

Caribbean Food Experience

Tara_Z, Dec 2025

Best cooking class in Puerto Rico!

This cooking class was amazing. We made sofrito, mofongo baskets stuffed with Caribbean chicken, and guava pastries. It was so much fun, and the teacher was great - funny, engaging, personable, and knowledgeable. We did this class on our last day in town, and I wish we had done it on the first day because he had so many recommendations for things to do and see while we’re here. This is the best kind of class, where you learn something super cool, make something tasty, and meet a person who will be forever a bright spot in your vacation memories. Highly recommend.

Beginner to Advanced Salsa Dance Class in San Juan, PR

marisa_k, Sep 2025

11/10 Recommend

Steven was so sweet and welcoming from the moment we arrived up to his departure after class. He’s a great instructor and generally fun to be around. I’m so glad that we found this class!! Everyone had a great time!! Steven went so above and beyond with those who were struggling, he’s very encouraging and helpful. He also took fantastic videos that even pleased our self proclaimed “social media Barbie” I vote for Steven to get a raise- he’s just the best!

Modern Puerto Rican Cooking Class in a Historic San Germán Home

Christian_M, Sep 2025

Book this!!! Tony is the best!!

Sign up for this!!!!! Tony was more than a pleasure to visit. It started by him calling us (my wife and I) the day before to ask for menu preferences. We are easy peasy and told him that we will cook whatever he wants us to. Fast forward about 24 hours and now we are at Tony's front step. His BnB is in a beautiful Victorian Creole house from 1921 witn a bunch of history he will teach you. Super cool! Tony greeted us at the front gates and I instantly knew we were in for a good time......he was so happy and kind and looked just as excited as we did. Tony instantly made us feel welcome in his house. He offered us some Sangria, gave us our aprons, and told us what we will be cooking. I am sure it will be different for everyone so I won't go too much into what we cooked, but I will say that we made a salad, fritters, a pork stew, and dessert. We had a blast cooking and had great conversation while doing so. If Tony asks to go over the time, do it. He is so full of great conversation and the cooking itself takes some time. Good food isn't always fast food. But I will say the food we had with Tony was some of the best we've had in Puerto Rico so far. This experience was one of the highlights of our honeymoon, and I encourage anyone to do this. Thank you Tony and we will definitely be coming back next time we are in Puerto Rico!