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Sarapiquí Traditional Hands-On Cooking Class with a Local Host

La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Agua de Sapo

    Refreshing traditional cold beverage made from cane sugar, fresh ginger, and lime. Includes an optional shot of local Cacique Guaro sugarcane spirit.

    Starter

    Enyucados de Queso

    Crispy cassava croquettes stuffed with fresh local cheese.

    Starter

    Patacones con Picadillo de Palmito

    Double-fried green plantain disks topped with fresh heart of palm sautéed with sweet peppers and achiote.

    Main

    Casado Campesino (Pollo Sudado)

    Traditional Costa Rican plate featuring tender chicken braised with sweet peppers, onions, and native culantro coyote.

    Main

    Picadillo de Palmito

    Fresh local heart of palm diced and sautéed with sweet peppers and mild seasonings.

    Main

    White Rice

    Main

    Frijoles Negros

    Creamy black beans seasoned Costa Rican style with garlic, sweet pepper, and cilantro.

    Main

    Ensalada de Repollo

    Crisp cabbage and tomato salad with fresh lime dressing.

    Dessert

    Plátanos Maduros en Gloria

    Sweet ripe plantains caramelized in cane sugar syrup and cinnamon, topped with fresh local cheese.

    What's Included

    • Meals
      Full multi-course meal, side dishes, and dessert
    • Bottled water
    • Alcoholic Beverages
      Welcome local drink (non-alcoholic and alcoholic options included)
    • All ingredients and kitchen equipment
    • Guided hands-on cooking class with a local host inside a private home
    • Cultural explanations and step-by-step guidance from your host
    • Relaxed small-group setting in a local home
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips and gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Puerto Viejo, Heredia, Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

      The class takes place in an authentic local home in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí. The exact meeting point and GPS location will be shared after booking via WhatsApp or email.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Please inform us about allergies or dietary restrictions before the class.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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    Member Pricing
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    $66.50

    per person
    Was $70.00(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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