Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna from Farm to Table
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a half-day at a farm in La Fortuna for a cooking class that features some of Costa Rica’s favorite dishes. Start with a tour of the farm’s orchards and gardens, collect some ingredients for your meal, then head to the kitchen to learn to prepare classics such as gallo pinto (rice and beans). Top off your experience by enjoying the meal with your hosts.
- Includes farm tour, cooking class, and meal
- Hear insightful commentary from the guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Hotel pickup and drop-off provided from central La Fortuna
Sample Menu
Starter
Yuca Chips
Main
Gallo Pinto
our traditional breakfast, which is a combination of rice, beans, special sauces, garlic, onions, and diced sweet peppers.
Starter
Patacones
Main
Annatto Chicken
What's Included
- Apron
- Fresh ingredients to pick up
- Alcoholic BeveragesAvailable for sale
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Michel_H
We really enjoyed this experience; the setting (a small farm or large garden) was lovely and the cooking facility was perfect for our small group (an open air structure large enough to feel quite open). We were a couple and the were joined by a family of 6. The guide served as our interpreter with the chef who was a wonderfully warm and excellent chef who led us in our preparations. By the end our meals was one of our best of the trip. A fun and yet instructive tour.
Reviews
5.0
based on 70 reviews
Sheila_V, Mar 2026
Very infomative. Cooking instructor amazing. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the hands on aspect to this tour. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind recommendation! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the hands-on experience and that our instructor made the class both engaging and informative.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience in the future
Joe_B, Mar 2026
The perfect way to enjoy a rainy evening in La Fortuna! Nearly all of the time we spent with our group was covered areas. This is a beautiful farm and outdoor test kitchen, Costa Rican style. They attracted better birds to their yard than trained staff at the national parks found with powerful scopes—what a bonus! It was fun meeting other travelers and preparing food with them. The snacks and drinks were a real treat and dinner was delicious. A great experience from start to finish!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!
We love hearing that our Cooking Class was the perfect way to spend a rainy evening in La Fortuna. One of the special things about our farm is that even when it rains, the experience continues comfortably under covered areas — with the added magic of rainforest sounds all around.
It makes us especially happy that you enjoyed the setting of our outdoor kitchen and the natural wildlife encounters. The birds truly are part of the experience here — sometimes they surprise even us! Nature always has a way of adding its own special touch.
Sharing food preparation with other travelers is such an important part of the class, so we’re glad you enjoyed meeting new people, tasting the snacks and drinks, and of course, sitting down to a delicious farm-fresh dinner at the end.
Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to the farm for another flavorful evening in the future!
Anthony_J, Feb 2026
This class was an overall great experience and awesome atmosphere. Hosts very welcoming and helpful. Great food too!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall experience. Creating a welcoming space where guests can connect, learn, and share a delicious meal together is what this class is all about.
It means a lot to know you had a great time with us. We hope to cook together again on your next visit to La Fortuna!
Shari_G, Jan 2026
Marco did a great job making our evening fun and informative! We even got to see a sloth along the side of the road that we would have never seen.
Michel_H, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed this experience; the setting (a small farm or large garden) was lovely and the cooking facility was perfect for our small group (an open air structure large enough to feel quite open). We were a couple and the were joined by a family of 6. The guide served as our interpreter with the chef who was a wonderfully warm and excellent chef who led us in our preparations. By the end our meals was one of our best of the trip. A fun and yet instructive tour.
loretta_t, Dec 2025
It is educational and a lot of fun. Really enjoyed learning about the farm and the ingredients that they grow. The cooking portion was entertaining and hands on. All of the staff were really nice and it was an enjoyable morning. Loved getting an apron as a souvenir.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the balance between learning about the farm and taking part in the hands-on cooking experience.
Connecting guests with fresh ingredients, local traditions, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere is at the heart of this tour, so it’s great to know it made for such an enjoyable morning. We’re also glad you liked the apron souvenir! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another authentic Costa Rican experience in the future.
Dalena_P, Dec 2025
We had a great experience! My boys got into the cooking and loved meeting the fellow travelers from other countries! .
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We’re so happy to hear that your family had such a great time and that your boys enjoyed getting involved in the cooking. Creating a fun, hands-on experience where guests can connect with each other from around the world is exactly what we hope for. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another farm-to-table experience.
Sandra_E, Nov 2025
We had an amazing experience at the farm. It was everything we expected and more. The food we made was so delicious. Would definitely recommend this experience to all.
Guadalupe_R, Aug 2025
The food was delicious! It was a great experience and Costa Rica at its finest! We harvested and cooked and came home with our aprons lol! Overall it was amazing!! Our guides Cindy and Marce were very kind, professional and made you feel right at home in their kitchen!
Lisa_N, Apr 2025
Wow! What a great experience! Our group (of six) all agreed that of the activities we’ve done on this trip to Costa Rica, this is one of the best! Our host, Diego, started us off with a tour of their organic farm, explaining which crops are grown and how they manage them including pineapple, banana, plantains, peppers, peppercorn, a variety of herbs and spices, collecting the ones we needed for our meal. We harvested yuca root, a new experience for us. We then prepared (under guidance of the chef, Marcella) pico de gallo, plantain chips (patacones) made our own flour tortillas, and a delicious local chicken dish. The resulting food was delicious and plentiful. The beautiful outdoor venue and wood burning stove completed a unique experience. The souvenir aprons will bring back many happy memories, and we’ve already started incorporating techniques and spices from our class.
Lois_E, Jan 2025
Melody was so informative about the organic farm and regenerative farming and it was fun to use a machete and gather ingredients for our meal!
Melissa_B, Jan 2025
This tour was prenominal. My friend and I loved it so much! Pick up was on-time and a comfortable drive to the farm. Melanie was a spectacular guide. We loved chatting with her and learning about the finca and the sustainable farming practices they utilize. Anna was the chef that we worked with and she was so much fun and ensured we made a delicious meal. It was so great to learn about traditional ingredients and cooking methods. We also saw wildlife on the farm which was fun too. We highly recommend this experience!
Jessica_C, Jun 2024
We loved the Pura Vida cooking class! We picked our own spices and yuccas fresh for our meal before beginning to cook! We made chicken annato, fried plantain chips, patacones, and more. We had an amazing time and learned so much about the food and wildlife in Costa Rica! One of the most delicious meals we ate in Costa Rica and one of our favorite activities on our honeymoon!
Jennifer_G, Apr 2024
This cooking class was a great way to learn more about the local cuisine, try fresh and delicious food, and bond with other travellers. The hosts were so kind and knowledgable. They took us around the farm to help gather fresh ingredients, and we were able to participate in preparing each part of the meal. It was very rewarding to sit with the group at the end of the class, eat together and share travel experiences. Would definitely do this again!
Teresa_M, Apr 2024
The kids learned new cooking skills , about where the food comes from, practiced their Spanish in a welcoming environment, and we all learned about Costa Rican traditional food. They all loved this experience and we left so very very full!
Cindy_S, Mar 2024
I am not a cook and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. We began by harvesting our vegetables and roots from the farm. Then we made a wonder meal. The chef helped every step of the way and she was very encouraging.
Sally_P, Jun 2023
Such a fun experience! The food was amazing and it was so fun to cook what we had picked from the land. The ladies teaching us were very talented and we ate a lot of good food. It was also great that we did this experience with another super fun family who welcomed us into their group!
Yvonne_G, Jun 2023
It was raining so we didn't get to harvest the vegetables but we still had a great time. Nelson was our guide and we loved him. He was knowledgeable and kind. The dinner was amazing as well as the experience of helping make the dinner.
Stephanie_M, Jun 2022
True farm to table experience. We picked our own vegetables and made tortillas from scratch. Our hostess was very nice and the food was delicious! You won't be disappointed this tour was so cool.
Heather_C, Nov 2021
I can't say enough good things about this cooking class / finca tour! Our tour guide, Hugo, was so pleasant and humorous. The food was so fresh and delicious, and the facility was very nice! With just the simplest of ingredients, we made plantain chips, yucca chips, patacones, tortillas and a muy delicioso pollo! Don't pass on the ginger iced tea.
Tamara M, Jan 2020
Had a good time! Everybody was awesome. Had the best meal in Costa Rica... All local ingredients. Salut!
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