Top Puntarenas Food & Drink Classes

With the help of your native hosts you'll gain local cuisine skills that can be simple repeated to enjoy at home! Savor the essence of Tico (Costa Rican) living through our local gastronomy and connect with the local culture. Share the Pura Vida living with us. Vegetarians are welcome!

Embark on a sightseeing tour around the seaside city of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Visit a local farmers market and walk along the Tárcoles Bridge looking for crocodiles. Then explore Carara National Park, taking in the lush rainforest and stunning ocean views. Check off the region’s highlights in just five hours, with photo opportunities aplenty.

This isn’t just a cooking class — it’s an authentic Costa Rican home experience. You’ll step into Elizabeth’s family kitchen, surrounded by the aromas of fresh local ingredients and the charm of a real Monteverde home. Unlike larger, tourist-focused classes, this is an intimate, hands-on experience where you not only learn recipes but also share stories, laughter, and a homemade meal around the table. Every dish is prepared the way locals have done for generations, making it a true taste of Costa Rican culture.

This experience is shaped by Puntarenas’ Central Pacific setting and Costa Rica’s regional food culture. Your local host guides you through a relaxed home-style class where drinks, savory bites, fruit, and sweets come together with the stories and traditions behind each tasting. It feels local, social, and rooted in the everyday flavors people enjoy on Costa Rica’s coast.