Top Dominican Republic Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Dominican Republic during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Dominican cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a jugo de chinola. Enjoy a true taste of the Dominican Republic beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Dominican Republic cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us at Tabacalera Cremo: Cigar Factory in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, for an immersive cigar rolling class! Roll your own tobacco under the guidance of our expert torcedors. Enjoy a traditional welcome drink, explore premium tobacco aromas, and capture memories against our historic backdrop. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, our class promises insight and enjoyment into the art of cigar making. Reserve your spot now and dive into the world of fine cigars at Tabacalera Cremo! At Cremo, quality and tradition are the foundation of our operation, and you don't have to be a smoker to appreciate the precision required to guarantee a handmade artisanal good in the modern age. However, for the cigar aficionado, Cremo is certainly the place to be. Representing top quality, the Cremo brand is a small but mighty manufacturer that spans centuries.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

This tour allows you to see the 'real' Dominican Republic, outside the resorts. Choose from half-day or full-day tours aboard a safari truck helmed by a tour guide, driver, and bartender. Open bar and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included; lunch included on the full-day tour.

Learn to surf in Punta Cana with this private full-day surf camp. Enjoy hotel pickup to a beginner-friendly beach. After a class on theory and water safety, practice in the water on a board with a personal instructor. Take a break for a provided lunch before continuing your surfing session.

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.

Join this small group tour to get all your souvenir shopping done in one fell swoop. You’ll see the best products the Dominican Republic has to offer, like cigars, chocolate, rum, and more. You’ll have round-trip transport to your resort, so you don’t need to organize that. You’ll also keep costs down by booking this small-group excursion.

The Saona Island tour offers an unforgettable experience in one of the most impressive destinations in the Dominican Republic. It begins with a ride on a catamaran or speedboat, followed by a stop at a natural pool with crystal-clear waters. On the island, visitors enjoy paradisiacal beaches, a buffet lunch with Dominican food, and free time to swim, snorkel or relax. The return trip by catamaran includes a party on board with music and dancing. The tour includes transportation, food, drinks and snorkeling equipment, making it ideal for those seeking relaxation and adventure in the Caribbean.

Our Rum Tasting with Pure is a carefully designed experience for those seeking an authentic and deep immersion in Caribbean culture. This activity goes beyond a simple tasting, combining the taste of premium rum with the art of enjoying a cigar, providing a multisensory experience that few have experienced.