Top Dominican Republic Cooking Classes

Take a break from the heat in Punta Cana by opting for a chocolate-making class. Discover the process of how chocolate is made, from bean to bar, as your instructor teaches you to make cacao balls from grounded beans and chocolate barks from liquid chocolate. Get expert tips to improve your skills, and contests during the class will keep you entertained.

This is not a hotel buffet or a generic demo. It is a home-style class centered on a full Dominican menu that moves from tropical drinks to savory bites, a main dish, and a coconut dessert. The menu brings together recognizable local staples—mofongo/mofonguitos, pica pollo, tostones, and Morir Soñando—so the experience feels unmistakably Dominican.

Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organise a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Montes Cook allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

Learn to cook authentic Dominican dishes during a small-group cooking class at Rossy's home kitchen in Santo Domingo. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing her family recipes that have been passed down over generations, and get an insider's peek into Dominican culture and lifestyle. Expect to spend about an hour or two cooking before sitting down with your host to enjoy your meal.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Dominican Republic—beyond simply eating in local restaurants—with this hands-on cooking class. Food-loving travelers will love learning about traditional Taino cooking and tasting fresh local ingredients. Suitable for participants of all ages, this class finishes up with a feast of the creations the class made.

Step into a cultural park where Dominican life is experienced, not just explained. With 15+ activities in one place, this experience combines history, food, hands-on workshops, and live entertainment into one smooth visit. Begin inside a Taíno-inspired cave, then continue to a 4D cinema with water, wind, scents, and visual effects. As you explore the park, enjoy tastings of chocolate, rum, coffee, and casabe while learning how each is made. Take part in hands-on activities like polishing larimar, making a traditional hat, and watching expert cigar rollers at work. Live music and cultural performances keep the atmosphere lively throughout. You’ll also find a baseball batting cage and golf simulators for extra fun. End your visit in a Dominican-style colmado with music and a cold beer. A complete, easy, and fun way to experience Dominican culture in one place, perfect for all ages.

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

Dominican food and drinks are on the menu this evening with a 2-hour class at the Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab. Participants will prep “sancocho,” a typical Dominican soup paired with side dishes and dessert, and learn about the culinary culture of its origins. No matter your skill set, the chefs make cooking lessons interactive, comprehensive, and easy to follow—ideal for a group of friends or families with kids.

The coffee tasting activity offers a complete experience where you taste different types of coffee and learn about the amount of caffeine in each type and how the grind affects its preparation and flavor. It teaches you how to prepare different varieties of coffee, such as Turkish, V60, espresso and machine coffee. Additionally, a special pairing is offered with artisanal chocolates, rum and ice cream to discover how these flavors complement and enhance those of coffee. In short, it is an unforgettable experience to discover the secrets of coffee and how to combine it with other flavors.

Enjoy an exclusive private transfer to or from Uvero Alto with our Punta Cana: Private Airport Transfers service. Relax in comfort, safety and punctuality, while our premium transportation ensures that your travel experience is stress-free and completely personalized.

Join this adult group-tour where you will learn all about one of the Dominican’s most famous products-rum. You’ll be visiting Oliver and Oliver, and the staff there will take you through a range of rum, sugar cane, and other tastings, and tell you about the history of the house, too. Round-trip hotel transfers are also included to keep things easy.

Led by a local guide, enjoy a tasting of freshly made Dominican coffee and traditional mamajuana while learning about their deep cultural roots and importance in the island’s daily life.

Parasail 500 feet (150 meters) above the coast of Punta Cana, then go snorkeling off a party boat during this thrilling excursion. Don a safety harness and ascend into the sky, getting panoramic views of the spectacular Dominican coastline. Then, board a catamaran and set sail for a local snorkeling spot, diving in to swim with tropical fish among coral reefs. Sip drinks from the onboard open bar and stop at a natural swimming pool for a relaxing dip in the warm water. All equipment, snacks, drinks, and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana are included.

Enjoy this action-packed day with the aid of your amazing tour guides. Enjoy a host of different activities, all done in one amazing location, by the countryside, away from the resorts of the Punta Cana area. Experience an amazing Dune Buggy Experience, Zip through the skies in our exclusive zip line course, ride on one of our beautiful horses, take a swim at our pristine river, and enjoy a demonstration of how Dominicans prepare the Cacao and Coffee beans.

Choose this rum tasting tour for a fun and authentic experience. You'll explore the rich history of rum, guided by an expert, while tasting a variety of local rums. It's a unique way to immerse yourself in the culture, enjoy diverse flavors, and create lasting memories!

We collaborate with the renowned rum masters of Oliver & Oliver to present an exclusive guided tasting featuring a curated selection from their Premium Line, including exquisite 25-year-old aged rums

Experience the thrill of multiple adventures on this epic tour from Punta Cana. Relax aboard a double-decker catamaran, discover wonders of the sea, and enjoy close encounters with marine life. Snorkel in a spectacular barrier reef surrounded by tropical fish. This popular tour option includes unlimited drinks on the best party boat around and is perfect for fun with family and friends. After you get a taste of life underwater, explore it from above with a thrilling parasail above the water!

Exploring Punta Cana’s backroads on your own is difficult without local knowledge. This half-day ATV tour handles the logistics and leads you into the countryside on an off-road route that other vehicles can't access. Along the way, stop at a Dominican home for coffee and cacao tastings, pass farmland and small villages, and continue to coastal viewpoints, Fantasy Cave, and "Flintstones"-themed Bedrock City.

This is not a resort barbecue or a staged cooking demo. It is a relaxed, social Dominican asado session with a local host, where guests cook, taste, and share a full home-style menu in a friendly group setting. The experience brings together the flavors that feel most Dominican, lechón asado, mofongo, tostones, wasakaka, and Morir Soñando drink while leaving plenty of time to enjoy the food, talk with other participants, and feel part of a real local gathering.

Explore the idyllic Cayo Levantado and Los Haitises National Park on this boat tour departing from Samana. Visiting these sites is best done via boat; you can enjoy yourself on the journey instead of being stuck in a tour bus. Learn about the local flora and fauna in each location and enjoy a provided lunch midday.

Discover the history and culture of the Dominican Republic during this private tour. Visit the 500-year-old city of Higuey and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese in the country. You also have the chance to swim at the beautiful Macao Beach and learn about Dominican traditions from your guide.

Experience a culinary journey like no other with our Chef Table Tasting Menu, featuring 8 expertly crafted courses that showcase the rich history and diverse influences of Dominican Republic cuisine. Starting with the indigenous Tainos and their traditional ingredients, our chefs will guide you through the centuries-old fusion of Spanish techniques and African flavors that have shaped our culinary identity. As you savor each dish, you'll learn about the fascinating cultural and historical context behind the flavors, from the impact of Spanish colonization to the influence of immigration from neighboring Antillean islands. And of course, no exploration of Dominican Republic cuisine would be complete without a taste of our famous rum, produced from the finest sugarcane in the Caribbean. Join us at our Chef Table for a truly unique and immersive culinary experience that celebrates the diverse roots and vibrant flavors of our beloved country.

Steep yourself in Dominican food and culture during this Taino cooking lab. Even beginners can follow the chef guides step by step and learn how to make traditional Dominican food. With the freshest possible ingredients, make a meal, then sit down to enjoy the feast with your group. You'll learn much more about Dominican food than simply eating in local restaurants during your stay.