Top Quepos Cooking Classes

Skip the usual restaurant scene with this cooking class with a local and botanical garden tour in Manuel Antonio, just south of Quepos. Visit the garden, a vanilla plantation, and a sugarcane mill, taking a short hike to learn about the ingredients you’ll use to prepare your meal. Then, visit a local home and make a typical Costa Rican meal with your host.

All in One: Chocolate, Coffee & Trapiche Tour – Manuel Antonio Looking for an experience that’s sweet, rich, and uniquely Costa Rican? This tour blends three traditions into one unforgettable adventure! Chocolate – Discover the magical story of cacao, from its ancient roots to its role in Costa Rica today. Watch it go from bean to “drink of the gods” — and enjoy plenty of tastings along the way. Coffee – Step into Costa Rica’s world-famous coffee culture. Explore real plants, authentic tools, and the full process from bean to cup. Then, prepare your own café chorreado, the traditional way locals have brewed for generations. Trapiche – Witness sugar cane pressed before your eyes and sip on agua de sapo, a refreshing, sweet favorite you’ll love. All this takes place in our private jungle preserve, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio — home to sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds. Culture, flavor, nature, and tradition — all in one amazing tour!

Taste the flavours of Costa Rica with this cooking class and exploration of the medicinal and edible plants of the local area. Visit a vanilla plantation, sugarcane mill, coffee plantation, and finally a cooking class. Learn how to cook and combine native flavours for a delicious meal.

Learn more about Costa Rican culture and nature through an interactive cooking class in the Manuel Antonio area. Rather than just being stuck in a kitchen, you’ll first tour vanilla and cacao plantations, a sugarcane mill, and a medicinal garden with herbs and vegetables, so you can see where the ingredients come from. Then learn to cook some local specialties with your expert instructor and eat them together after.

We will take you around our cacao plantation and vanilla to educate and learn before all the eating and sampling of coffee and chocolate products. We will have lunch and any more snacks that will make you happy.

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

We offer more than just chocolate, Firstly, the chocolate tour begins with the cultural and biological background of cacao in Costa Rica. It further introduces into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica's economic and cultural development. We have a showroom with important coffee picking instruments and a better explanation of the process of coffee production. We want to show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costa Rican practice of preparing coffee. Amongst other sampling methods. Finally, we want to look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the trapiche: A sugar cane mill. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all kinds of local and delicious candy. This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area. We have recently added a MEDICINAL PLANTS GARDEN TO OUR EXPERIENCE AND A CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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 Lunch 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.

We will educate our visitors on coffee, cacao, chocolate, sugarcane, vanilla, medicinal plants, history, culture and many more aspects that will help you understand the vast importance on this topics within the central american cities. We will tour for 2 hrs. 30 minutes for lunch and 30 minutes for transportation. For a total of 2 hrs of effective tour time and 3 hrs total.

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.

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.

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!

Begin with the fascinating history of cacao — the “drink of the gods.” From its cultural roots to its importance here in Costa Rica, you’ll discover the process step by step: harvesting, fermenting, grinding, and of course… tasting real chocolate! Next, explore one of Costa Rica’s most famous treasures: coffee. Learn how this golden bean shaped our culture and economy. Visit our coffee showroom with live plants and traditional tools, discover the art of café chorreado Finally, enjoy the sweetest part of the tour: the trapiche. Watch sugar cane being pressed and taste agua de sapo, a refreshing and traditional Costa Rican drink.

Avoid the disappointment of struggling to see wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park by going with a guide. Learn more about the park’s rich biodiversity than you would wandering around alone. Your guide will find where animals such as sloths and frogs are hiding, and you can get a closer look through the provided spotting scope.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Learn all about the chocolate-making process on this guided tour of a chocolate plantation from Manuel Antonio. Follow your guide as you learn about the local ecology of the cacao plant, the local cultural and economic importance of chocolate, and the production process from collection to fermentation and grinding of cacao beans. Then, visit a trapiche, a traditional oxen-powered mill used to extract juice from sugarcane.

What makes this experience special is the genuine connection to Costa Rican culture and the people who call this beautiful mountain village home. Rather than simply watching or listening, guests become part of the experience—getting hands-on with chocolate making, learning to make traditional tortillas alongside a local family, and sharing stories around the lunch table. It's also a wonderful **multigenerational experience**, with something for everyone to enjoy! From curious kids to adventurous grandparents, everyone can participate, laugh, learn, and create memories together. Whether it's making chocolate, swimming beneath a waterfall, or sharing a homemade meal, the experience brings people together in a fun and meaningful way. We believe the best travel memories come from the people you meet, the things you try, and the moments you share. That's what makes this experience so special.