Top Costa Rica Classes & Workshops

We believe that a healthy and prosperous life starts with what we eat; also, gastronomy and family recipes connect us as human beings. Eleven years ago we decided to switch our farm from a "traditional" crops to organic ones to improve our own health. In this experience we'll walk through our organic farm with the last bits of sunlight looking for the fresh ingredients we'll need to prepare a delicious dinner and share our culture with you. We hope that, besides providing a delicious foodie experience, what we do inspires more people to care about the source of their food and protect our planet. We have veggie and vegan options. Please do let us know if you have any other allergy and/or dietary restriction.

Travel from San Jose's international airport to Manuel Antonio National Park in comfort and style, with a private shuttle service. Your bilingual driver will meet you at the airport or at your hotel and take you all the way out to the park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for you and your party of up to six travelers.

Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.

Our 2-hour group lesson is perfect for those who want to try surfing for the first time, as well as those who want to improve their technique. It is not necessary to know how to swim since chest height as deepest,you will be accompanied and guided by trained instructors. Come with your family or friends!! kids less 10 yo and seniors over 50 yo,will need to book a private class to take care of every detail and ensure the best experience in terms of results and safety. In our class, you will learn the basics of surfing and safety, reading the water, waves and currents, training the technique on land, and then you will go into the water.We recommend that it be one of the first activities you do, as surfing requires energy, enthusiasm, and a rested body to enjoy it to the fullest! After the lesson, Just relax in our beach chairs and umbrellas! Start your adventure with the waves and feel the Pura Vida from the beginning!!☀️

Learn how to surf with a pro with this surfing class in Manuel Antonio, suitable for complete beginners. You'll practice paddling and getting up on your surfboard, learn how to read and catch waves, and get briefings on how to safely navigate surf and keep yourself safe in case of riptides.

Get a taste of authentic Costa Rican life and cuisine as you join a local family for a cooking class and home-style meal. Along with a guide, visit the home of your hosts outside of La Fortuna and learn about household customs and cooking techniques for a cultural experience that takes you well beyond just dining out. Join in the preparation of a typical meal, and then savor the fruits of your labor alongside new friends.

At the end of your trip you don’t want to worry about missing your flight due to delayed buses or unreliable taxis. Relax with this private transfer from La Fortuna to San Jose Airport, or hotels in San Jose if you prefer. You can stop en route for a meal break, for the bathroom, or to take pictures of the views.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Reconnect with your inner self through a transformative Cacao Ceremony at Re:Zen, where sacred traditions meet personal growth. Using ceremonial cacao sourced from the Bribri indigenous tribe, this experience invites you to open your heart while supporting local communities. Engage in a journey of meditation, intention-setting, and sound, allowing you to release negativity and welcome clarity and joy. Customizable for various occasions — from Women’s Circles to Full Moon Ceremonies — this gathering provides a nurturing environment for spiritual exploration and connection with others. Celebrate life’s sacred moments and awaken your spirit with this unique ritual.

Follow underground trails into a series of remarkable grottoes and chambers on this Venado Caves tour from La Fortuna. Gear up and follow your flashlight along an ancient seabed as you explore the caves with your guide, checking out formations and bristling stalactites and stalagmites. Visit a bat colony that thrives in the cool, dark cave system, then return to the surface to enjoy a snack of tropical fruits.

This group tour near Manuel Antonio takes you into the jungle for a yoga and hiking excursion, followed by lunch and even learning to make corn tortillas. You’ll start with a hotel pickup to keep things running smoothly, then your guide will organize yoga, a hike, a waterfall visit, and a well-earned lunch in a local’s home.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, Costa Rica’s Playa Grande is a great place to turn that dream into reality. These 90-minute lessons are designed for beginners, so you’ll learn the best technique and etiquette from the start. Choose from group, semi-private, or private lessons, depending on how you learn best. More experienced surfers wanting to improve their skills will also benefit from private lessons.

Max out the adrenaline (and the fun) during this full-day adventure combining a white-water rafting trip and zipline excursion. Zoom through the rain forest canopy during a series of heart-pounding zipline rides, some on cable spans as long as 3,200 feet (980 meters). Then battle the Class II and III rapids of the Balsa River. Lunch, snacks, and rafting gear are all included.

This sampler adventure tour from San Jose fits the best of Costa Rica's rivers and rainforests into one action-packed day. En route, go croc-spotting at a famous overlook on the Tarcoles River. Then head to the jungle adventure park where you can choose two activities from a list of thrilling options, including ziplining, surfing lessons, an ATV adventure through the rainforest, or a chocolate experience.

Learn to surf in Tamarindo at a school that teaches in a holistic manner. The instructors will assess your needs to see what you need to become a better surfer, and continue to improve and become better with further lessons. You will start with a digital presentation to understand the concepts, and go from there to your individual lesson.

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!

Our methodology is based on human, inclusive, empathetic, and personalized teaching. We believe in forming dancers before dancers, people who enjoy, feel, and live dance with freedom and confidence, without neglecting the techniques for those who seek specific goals. Each class begins by listening to and understanding the needs, interests, and expectations of those who visit us. From that, we build a dynamic, fun, and accessible experience, where each participant can recognize their progress, strengthen their confidence, and enjoy their own process. From our studio in La Fortuna, we integrate Latin culture, history, and essence in a close and authentic environment. My passion for dance, which has accompanied me forever, is reflected in every class, providing genuine attention, enthusiasm, and a safe space where everyone can learn, express themselves, and connect with dance. More than teaching steps, we seek to create connections through dance.

Learn traditional Costa Rican recipes that have been passed down for generations in this online cooking class. You can join a Costa Rican local from the comfort of your own kitchen, making this experience ideal for travel lovers who want a travel-like experience without the hassle and cost that comes with travel. Plus, learning to cook the foreign recipes at home makes it easy to recreate them on your own.

OOME Mixology Experience, was born with the idea of giving a unique experience in mixology, conceptual menus and providing a space where we will be transported to the Prohibition Era as a hidden bar in the heart of Monteverde. We are a minimalist but very creative space. Our first menu is based in Monteverde, a perfect cloud forest to highlight ingredients, history and Presentation. Jafet is currently the most sustainable champion bartender in Costa Rica and 2nd in Latin America. If you want the experience, it can be to share the cocktails with a friend or your partner. You pay 1 and enter 2. (includes 5 cocktails)

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.

An authentic Costa Rican educational activity in which you can eat as much chocolate as you want, try sugar cane and coffee, with tastings from the Organic Farm, which arrive at the tables of our visitors.

Hang ten with a surf lesson in Uvita, Costa Rica. No matter what age or ability, this lesson can be tailored to you. It will be about two hours. A few beaches could be used, like Dominical or Playa Hermosa, all gorgeous, just dependent on the conditions. You’ll learn from a professional about riding the wave, undercurrents, body position, safezones, and much more.

Considered a hotspot for beginner surfers, Tamarindo can quickly fill up with surfers hitting the waves. Book a surf lesson in advance to make sure that you can squeeze the experience into your trip. Whether it's your first time on a board or you're just brushing up, this lesson can be catered to fit your needs with a small-group ratio of only three students per instructor.