Puntarenas Boozy Costa Rican Cooking Class with a Local

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This experience is shaped by Puntarenas’ Central Pacific setting and Costa Rica’s regional food culture. Your local host guides you through a relaxed home-style class where drinks, savory bites, fruit, and sweets come together with the stories and traditions behind each tasting. It feels local, social, and rooted in the everyday flavors people enjoy on Costa Rica’s coast.

Example Menu

Starter

Fresco de cas

Traditional drink made from “cas”, a Costa Rican endemic fruit ( as much as you want)

Starter

Ceviche

Raw fish marinated in citrus and local seasonings

Starter

Patacones

Fried green plantains served with traditional toppings.

Main

Casado con Pescado en salsa tropical

Typical Costa Rican meal with rice, beans, stew, salad and fish fillet

Main

Rice

White rice done Costa Rican style with garlic, onions and cilantro

Main

Picadillo de chayote

Stewed and diced chayote, carrots with sweet corn

Main

Refried beans

Cooked and well seasoned beans mashed into a paste

Main

Cabbage salad

Special recipe combining cabbage, lime, tomato and cucumber

Main

Pescado en salsa tropical

Locally sourced fish, sauteed, covered with a sweet and sour Maracuyá sauce

Dessert

Maduros en Gloria

Sweet ripe plantains poached in honey and milk, topped with cinnamon and Costa Rican cacao

What's Included

All the meals prepared during the class
All ingredients for the dishes prepared
Relaxed small-group setting in a local home
Cultural explanations throughout the experience
Guided cooking class with a local host
Local drinks included and non-alcoholic drinks options
Water included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local Chef will meet you near this area, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by booking manager.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Cook, taste, and share Costa Rican coastal flavors in Puntarenas with a local host, through drinks, filling bites, fresh fruit, and the stories behind each tasting.

Join your local host in Puntarenas for a relaxed 3-hour cooking class built around Costa Rican drinks, savory bites, fresh fruit, and a sweet finish. Start with a welcome drink, then move through a hands-on session where you prepare and taste dishes inspired by the flavors locals enjoy at home and with friends.

As you cook, your host explains the cultural context behind each item and how these flavors fit into everyday life on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, giving you time to ask questions, compare flavors, and enjoy a more personal side of Puntarenas. Menu may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • Let us know about any food allergies in advance so we can accomodate.
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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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