Top Costa Rica Classes & Workshops - page 8

Explore two great Mesoamerican traditions together: artisanal mezcal and craft chocolate. Taste three traditional mezcals alongside carefully selected chocolates, discovering how fermentation, smoke, fruit, spice and cacao interact as sunset approaches over the Caribbean. With no prior tasting experience required, this experience invites curious travelers and food enthusiasts alike to enjoy a relaxed and informative session, uncovering the complexity of these two Mesoamerican treasures. Who Is This Experience For? Curious travelers Chocolate lovers Mezcal enthusiasts Food and drink explorers Couples and friends looking for a unique tasting experience Anyone interested in traditional food cultures and artisanal production No previous tasting experience is required.

Besides all the delicious chocolate samples we have for you and all the information provided by your expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

Join a local Costa Rican family for an evening of cooking and conversation at their home near Tenorio Volcano. Enjoy the a meal you won't have at any restaurant as you learn to prepare homemade tortillas, grilled tropical dishes, and other Costa Rican specialties. You can help out in the kitchen or just watch and learn tips and recipes to try back home. Sit down with your hosts to savor the homestyle cuisine together for a delicious cultural experience.

Delight in a unique culinary journey with Chef Eddie at Eklectic Kitchen, where Costa Rican soul meets global flavors. Whether you're in a luxury villa or attending an intimate dinner at his home in Portasol, savor personalized dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. From comforting Beef Stroganoff to vibrant Tom Kha Pasta, each meal showcases Chef Eddie's creativity and passion for cooking. This experience isn’t just about food; it’s about sharing stories and enjoying a culinary art form that nourishes the body and soul.

This 3-hour experience takes place inside an authentic family home, highlighting Sarapiquí's role as Costa Rica's agricultural capital for fresh heart of palm (palmito) and cassava (yuca). Rather than watching a demonstration, you dive straight into hands-on regional cooking—shaping crispy enyucados, sautéing fresh palmito, and crafting traditional drinks. To maximize your active cooking time, your host handles lengthy foundation steps in advance, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and authentic culinary experience.

After making a coffee in Costa Rica´s traditional “coffee maker”, sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest that surrounds the experimental farm filled with herbs, fruit trees, and much more. For the non-coffee drinkers, try another Costa Rica beverage or a herbal tea. With your coffee energy boost, it is now time to see why the Aztecs called chocolate the food of the gods and how it is transformed from some fruit on a tree to a delicious snack in a bar and a soothing hot chocolate drink. Using traditional century-old techniques, create your own personalized chocolate bar that is yours to enjoy. This Tastes of Costa Rica experience is a must for coffee fans, chocolate lovers and foodies. This hands-on gastronomical journey is educational, entertaining, and delicious!

Experience the unique flavor of La Casita Barra Honda's Fruit Atelier – a blend of fresh, tropical tastes and genuine Costa Rican hospitality. Nestled in a charming, family-run setting, this experience goes beyond the ordinary, offering a chance to connect with local flavors and traditions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

our group class. Ideal for all levels, you will learn to read the waves, improve your technique and connect with the ocean in a relaxed and fun environment. Share the energy of the group, laugh, challenge yourself and live an authentic experience guided by Juan, our main instructor, is a surfer with more than 20 years of experience teaching in Santa Teresa and a lifetime dedicated to the sea. It is certified as a lifesaver and backed by the local surf association, ensuring professionalism and safety. ✨Because not only will you learn to surf, but you will live an authentic, safe and personalized experience. We adapt each class to the level of the student – beginner, intermediate or advanced – to ensure a real and fun evolution.

Unveil the Hidden Gems of Costa Rica's Tropical Fruits! This experience goes beyond just tasting, it's about understanding the story behind each and every ingredient. Fruit Sampling Adventure: Begin your adventure by learning about where these fruits are grown. Discover the cultivation process, the unique characteristics of each fruit, and the cultural significance they hold in Costa Rican traditions. Juice Mixology Workshop: Become an expert as you create and taste three delicious fruit juice mixes. Mastering the techniques to balance flavors, enhance the natural sweetness, and create refreshing beverages that are both tasty and healthy. Health Benefits Overview: Gain a deeper understanding of how these fruits can boost your immune system, provide essential vitamins and minerals, and support overall health and wellness. Cultural Insights: Immerse yourself in the local culture as you learn about the traditional uses of these exotic delights in traditional cuisine and medicine.

Step into a private tarot experience in the Costa Rica jungle. This 45–60 minute session combines intuitive guidance, energy insight, and soulful conversation to help you gain clarity, direction, and deeper alignment.

This experience stands out in Manuel Antonio as the only one combining a professional percussive massage gun with immersive ocean-wave therapy. While other activities focus solely on relaxation or adventure, ours delivers deep recovery and intense healing—enhancing circulation, stimulating the lymphatic system, relieving pain, reducing soreness, and preventing injury. It’s not just a massage; it’s a cutting-edge wellness revival designed to restore your body like nowhere else in the area.

Dive into Costa Rica’s coffee culture with our hands-on brewing experience! In just four hours, you’ll explore three iconic methods—French Press, Chemex, and traditional Cafe Chorreado. Learn how roast and technique shape flavor, brew your own aromatic cups, and taste the difference yourself. Enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with local coffee traditions, and finish with a fun Q and A. Perfect for coffee lovers ready to sip, learn, and savor every moment!

Step into the world of Costa Rican coffee with an unforgettable experience! Watch raw green beans transform into aromatic roasted coffee, and learn how roast levels create unique tastes. Then, join a professional-style cupping session, savoring aromas, acidity, and body just like the experts. Stroll through our vibrant coffee garden, see the plants up close, and discover surprising facts about their growth and harvest. Midway, take a 40-minute break to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterward, it’s your turn behind the espresso machine! Learn to pull the perfect shot, steam silky milk, and create latte art—hearts, rosettas, and more. This fun, hands-on activity is the highlight for many. We’ll finish with a friendly Q&A, plenty of photo opportunities, and lasting memories. You’ll leave not only inspired but with a new appreciation for every cup you drink!

Dive into Costa Rica’s coffee culture with your hands-on brewing experience! In just four hours, you’ll explore three iconic methods—French Press, Chemex, and traditional Café Chorreado. Learn how roast and technique shape flavor, brew your own aromatic cups, and taste the difference yourself. Enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with local coffee traditions, and finish with a fun Q&A. Perfect for coffee lovers ready to sip, learn, and savor every moment!

Welcome to Our Coffee Experience! Join us for a four-hour journey from bean to cup at our farm in Costa Rica. We’ll start with a warm welcome and an introduction to the world of coffee, including Arabica and Robusta and what makes each unique. Next, watch green beans transform during roasting and taste the difference in an interactive cupping session, just like the pros. Then, stroll through our coffee garden to see the plants up close and learn fun facts about their growth. After a delicious lunch break, it’s your turn behind the espresso machine! Pull the perfect shot, steam silky milk, and practice latte art—hearts, rosettas, and more. We’ll wrap up with a friendly Q&A, photos, and memories that will leave you with a deeper love for every cup of coffee.

We have this activity located only 10 minutes away from Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Is a perfect family friendly experience regardless of the weather. We have recently included a delicious meal, now you basically get the following. Transportation Bilingual guide Water Coffee Chocolate samples Caramelized cacao beans Sugarcane juice And the whole tour if the cacao plantation and healing plants that are essential to our local culture.

Welcome to our Coffee Brewing Experience in the heart of Costa Rica! In just four exciting hours, you’ll explore the world of specialty coffee and master three iconic brewing methods—hands-on, fun, and delicious. We’ll kick off with a warm welcome and an intro to roasting, showing how different roasts unlock unique flavors. Then dive into the French Press, creating a bold, full-bodied cup you’ll brew yourself. Next, discover the elegance of the Chemex—a precise pour-over that delivers clean, aromatic coffee. With expert guidance, you’ll learn the art of the perfect pour. After a tasty lunch break, step into tradition with the Café Chorreado, Costa Rica’s beloved brewing method. Using a wooden stand and cloth filter, you’ll craft a smooth, authentic cup treasured for generations. We’ll close with a friendly Q&A, time for photos, and plenty of memories. You’ll leave inspired, energized, and with a brand-new appreciation for every cup you drink!

This experience is unique because it transcends a simple tasting to become a deep, hands-on immersion into both the craft and culture of coffee. You won't just watch a demonstration; you will personally master three distinct brewing methods, from the global standards of the French Press and Chemex to the cherished Costa Rican tradition of Café Chorreado. This triad of techniques provides a comprehensive understanding of how method influences flavor, from bold and rich to clean and aromatic. What truly sets it apart is the context. You are learning this craft in the heart of Costa Rica, a world-renowned coffee origin. The session is framed by the essential art of roasting, connecting the bean's journey directly to your cup. You leave not just with new skills, but with a tangible connection to the local heritage and a storyteller's appreciation for every sip, making it a truly unforgettable personal and cultural journey.

Join us for a four-hour journey from bean to cup at our farm in Costa Rica. We’ll start with a warm welcome and an introduction to the world of coffee, including Arabica and Robusta and what makes each unique. Next, watch green beans transform during roasting and taste the difference in an interactive cupping session, just like the pros. Then, stroll through our coffee garden to see the plants up close and learn fun facts about their growth. After a delicious lunch break, it’s your turn behind the espresso machine! Pull the perfect shot, steam silky milk, and practice latte art—hearts, rosettas, and more. We’ll wrap up with a friendly Q&A, photos, and memories that will leave you with a deeper love for every cup of coffee.

Your Surf Trip offers much more than a traditional lesson. Instead of staying on beaches full of tourists, look for the best conditions of the day to take you to less crowded spots with better waves depending on your level. Thanks to personalized coaching and local knowledge, you will live a premium, authentic experience focused entirely on progressing and enjoying surfing.

Discover the authentic flavors of Costa Rica in this hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare traditional dishes, just like our ancestors did. Guided step-by-step and using fresh local ingredients, you’ll cook classic recipes like Casado, Arroz con Pollo, Arroz de Maíz, or the popular Chifrijo. Choose between preparing a full lunch, dinner, or enjoying a traditional Costa Rican “cafecito” with homemade tortillas or empanadas. Connect with the roots of Costa Rican culture through food, fire, and flavor. Savor what you create and leave with a full belly and a deeper connection to our land. The Wood-Fired Stove Cooking Class option also includes a walk through lush medicinal gardens and a butterfly garden, where you’ll learn about native plants and traditions while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

We offer deep, personalised healing - not a spa menu, but a fully tailored session guided by your body's signals. Badria's Signature session uniquely integrates somatic bodywork (trauma-informed touch working with the nervous system), conscious breathwork, and kundalini activation (energy work facilitating emotional release and expanded awareness) into one experience. Most practitioners offer these separately. Being away from daily life creates a natural opening for deeper work. Samara's calm bay and Blue Zone pace support your nervous system in letting go of what it holds onto at home. Many visitors say their session became the highlight of their Costa Rica trip. Sessions are private, one-on-one, in a peaceful jungle setting in Buena Vista, Samara. No prior experience needed. Badria is a certified Somatic Bodywork Therapist and Kundalini Activation Facilitator rated 5.0 on Google.

This experience offers a unique combination of Costa Rican culture, Latin music, dance, and local cuisine in one unforgettable evening. Unlike a traditional dance class, LatinTico Rhythms is designed as a fun cultural immersion where travelers can learn authentic Latin dance styles in a welcoming environment, regardless of their experience level. Guests will not only learn salsa, merengue, bachata, and Costa Rica’s iconic swing criollo, but also gain insight into the rhythms and traditions that are an important part of life in Latin America. The focus is on enjoyment, connection, and memorable moments rather than perfecting dance techniques. To complete the experience, participants enjoy a delicious three-course dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional Costa Rican flavors. The combination of music, movement, cultural interaction, and authentic food creates a memorable experience that allows visitors to connect with Costa Rican culture.

Are you ready to shake up your evening? Unleash your inner mixologist by learning from those who have mixed and stirred their way around the world. Join our Mixology Experts behind the bar and lets master 3 timeless classics and exotic signature cocktails together. Learn the dos and donts, whzs and hows of mixology from a menu currated by world reknoned Felipo Baldan. Together, we will: - Demystify the secrets behind each sip - Dive into the alchemy of flavors - Learn the art of balancing subtle nuances of ingredients - Craft personalized beverages