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Immerse yourself in the flavors of Colombia with this lively cooking experience in Bogotá, where you’ll prepare 10 authentic recipes alongside a welcoming local host.
Your host will guide you through Colombian favorites like carimañolas and butter cassava, sharing the traditions and stories behind each dish.
More than a cooking class, this is a chance to experience local culture through food, conversation, and time around the table.
Enjoy appetizers as you cook, sip local drinks, prepare a satisfying main course, and finish with hot chocolate and dessert. Along the way, you’ll learn practical techniques, discover the roots of Colombian cuisine, and connect with fellow travelers in a fun, social setting.
Vegetarian options and alcohol-free drinks are available on request, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.
Example Menu
Starter
Traditional Colombian Ají
Prepare a fresh Colombian ají using local herbs, scallions and other ingredients to accompany the meal.
Starter
Hogao
Prepare a simple Colombian tomato and scallion sauce used to accompany arepas, potatoes and other traditional dishes.
Starter
Avocado & Fresh Local Accompaniments
Prepare simple fresh accompaniments served alongside the main meal.
Main
Arepas de Maíz filled with pork
Prepare traditional Colombian corn arepas from masa, shaping and cooking them on the griddle before serving them warm. With a colombian pork filling.
Main
Ajiaco-Style Bogotá Soup
Bogotá's characteristic potato and corn soup, learning how the different potatoes and guascas contribute to its texture and flavor
Dessert
Cuajada con Melao
A simple traditional Colombian dessert combining fresh cuajada cheese with panela syrup.
Dessert
Chocolate Santafereño
Prepare Bogotá-style hot chocolate, traditionally served with Colombian cheese as part of the local table.
Starter
Colombian Coffee or Traditional Local Drink
Finish the meal with Colombian coffee or another traditional non-alcoholic drink selected by the host.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
After the booking, our booking manager will provide you with all the information on how to find the location.
What to expect
Guided by your hosts, you’ll explore the flavors of Colombian cuisine through hands-on cooking and local stories that bring each recipe to life.
With apron on, you’ll chop, fry, simmer, and season your way through traditional dishes, including traditional sides, a main dish, dessert and local drinks. As you cook, enjoy local drinks and lively conversation in a warm, social setting.
The experience ends with a shared meal around the table, where great food, laughter, and genuine connection come together.
With small groups only, you’ll enjoy personal attention and a more intimate experience.
Don’t just visit Bogotá. Cook, sip, and experience it like a local.
Highlights:
Prepare traditional Bogotá recipes with a local host
Learn how Andean ingredients shape everyday Bogotá cooking
Make a complete meal using potatoes, corn, herbs, and local produce
Discover family cooking techniques and traditions from the Bogotá region
Share the meal you prepared in the warmth of a local home
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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