Top Limon Cooking Classes

Foodies and anyone with a sweet tooth will love this chocolate-themed activity. See cacao trees growing before touring the chocolate-making kitchen. Learn all about what it takes to turn cacao into a bar of chocolate, and even have a go at grinding the beans and separating the shells yourself. Make some chocolate to take home with you and share with your friends–if you don’t eat it all first.

Discover Caribbean flavors with Darshan, a local chef with deep roots in Puerto Viejo. Their culinary knowledge has been handed down for generations since their ancestors came to this land, turning each recipe into a journey through time and Afro-Caribbean culture. In this practical class, you will learn how to prepare authentic dishes with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques that you can apply in your home. Rather than a cooking class, it is a cultural experience: ✔️ You will cook alongside the chef in a warm and familiar atmosphere ✔️ You will know the history and origin of each dish ✔️ You will live a direct connection to local identity through flavors Ideal for those looking for authentic experiences, human contact and real gastronomic learning. It's not just cooking, it's Caribbean soul in every bite!

A unique Puerto Viejo date night or celebration: a 90-minute guided tasting of four aged rums and four local chocolates, with cacao tasted at three stages of its journey. Relax on our deck overlooking the Caribbean and discover surprising flavour combinations together as the sun sets. Perfect for couples, birthdays, anniversaries, or anyone looking for a memorable and different evening experience.

Embark on a unique journey of heart and soul with our cherished family business. Our tours, offered in five languages, ensure a warm embrace for every guest. Explore the vibrant culture of the Southern Caribbean's indigenous population with us. Experience the beating heart of a Bribri community, witness captivating chocolate making, and indulge in Indigenous cuisine. Conclude the adventure with a visit to a cascading waterfall, allowing you to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit. Feel the energy, taste the chocolate, savor the food, and embrace the adventure with us!

Chocolate and wine are both shaped by fermentation and place. This guided tasting brings their stories together in a surprising way. Taste three South American wines alongside artisanal tree-to-bar chocolates. Discover how each wine changes what you notice in the chocolate. Fruit, spice and earthy notes emerge, disappear and sometimes become something completely unexpected. There is a story behind the pairing, too. Cacao is native to the Amazon. Wine arrived in Latin America from Europe. Today, both are grown and transformed across the continent. At Cacao Huasi, we bring them together for an interesting and delicious conversation. Enjoy the tasting overlooking the Caribbean, with plenty of time to taste, talk and compare. It is a unique Puerto Viejo experience for couples, date nights, celebrations and curious food lovers.

The experience is special because it is not just any cooking class, but a cultural immersion in authentic Caribbean life. It takes place in a family atmosphere and real, like the classic Sundays where grandmother brings everyone together to cook, share and enjoy. We don’t just learn a recipe; participants learn about the history of the Costa Rican Caribbean, its Jamaican roots, cultural influence, traditional flavors and the meaning of food in local life. We cook step by step with fresh ingredients, using coconut milk and traditional spices, and ultimately share the table as a family, creating connection, learning and true memories of the Caribbean.

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.

The Costa Rican province of Puerto Limon is known for its rich biodiversity, local food culture, and sandy Caribbean beaches. Experience Puerto Limon’s highlights in just a few hours during this shore excursion, which allows you to easily tour the city and see top attractions such as the Tortuguero Canals, a Banana Plantation, and Playa Bonita. Along the way, your guide provides helpful commentary.

Come visit our mini permaculture farm at Hidden Jungle Beach House! This is an interactive experience where you will see, touch, and taste a diverse variety of edible and medicinal plants. Meet our chickens and guinea fowl, learn about backyard farming and the medicinal and edible plants of the Costa Rican rainforest! We are here to show you that you can do a lot in a small space! We will teach you about the variety of medicinal plants we have growing here and how to use them. This is a great experience for anyone with an interest in gardening, plant medicine, keeping chickens, growing your own food, homesteading, and becoming more self-sufficient. We would love to share our paradise with you!

When your cruise ship sails into Limon, make the most of your stint in Costa Rica on a half-day shore excursion to Tortuguero National Park, ideal for nature lovers. Look out for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and more during a jungle canal cruise and take a tour of the Del Monte Banana Plantation. A snack of tropical fruit and port pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

See the highlights of Limon on a full-day tour. Set off from your meeting point and visit a local fruit stand. Then, head to the rainforest to learn more about the area’s biodiversity. You’ll also see a banana plantation and explore the Tortuguero Canals, which teem with wildlife and vegetation. Finally, take a city tour of Limon with a stop at Playa Bonita.

When your cruise ship docks in Limon, spend the day exploring highlights of Costa Rica's Caribbean side on this combo shore excursion. Taste farm-fresh tropical fruit and learn about the region's sweetest export and see a banana plantation. You'll also get an up-close look at Costa Rican wildlife like birds, monkeys, and frogs on a rainforest boat safari tour down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canals. Swim or sun at a local beach and take a tour of the bustling port city of Limon before getting back on your ship.

Explore beyond the coast on this Puerto Limon shore excursion to Cahuita National Park. Take a quick look at Puerto Limon from a panoramic viewpoint before sailing down the tropical Tortuguero Canals in a covered boat en route to a banana plantation and Cahuita National Park. Enjoy a nature walk with your guide before returning to your ship at the port.

Taste chocolate, then turn inspiration into watercolor. This relaxed Puerto Viejo workshop combines a five-piece craft chocolate tasting with a beginner-friendly painting session, with all materials provided and your finished artwork to take home.

Increase your odds of seeing sloths in the wild with this sloth-spotting tour from Puerto Limon. Head to two natural environments known for their large sloth populations: Cahuita National park and the Tortuguero Canals. Traveling with a guide also provides the benefit of commentary so you can learn about local wildlife as you go.

This private experience offers a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of Bribri Indigenous culture, far from the usual tourist paths. Start your day by crossing the river in a traditional boat, leading to a Spiritual Center where you’ll learn about their beliefs and healing practices. A gentle walk takes you to a scenic river, followed by a visit to an Indigenous family for a delicious traditional lunch. Engage in the age-old tradition of chocolate making, guided by the Bribri people themselves. You'll be able to walk through their huge property in a primary forest and learn about edible and medicinal plants. This journey promises authentic interactions and an unforgettable cultural exchange.

Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty with this shore excursion to the Veragua Rainforest and Tortuguero Canals. Visit the rainforest’s wildlife attractions (admission not included), enjoy a guided boat ride through the canals, and take a brief city tour of Puerto Limon. The tour also includes a stop at a local grocery store for coffee shopping and round-trip port transfers.

Make the most of your day at Puerto Limon with this jam-packed shore excursion that gives you a memorable taste of Costa Rica's Caribbean highlights. Spot wildlife on a rain forest trek, visit a working banana plantation, and cruise down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canal. You’ll also take a scenic drive along the coast, explore the region’s diverse culture on a Limon city tour, and hunt for souvenirs at local shops.