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Experience the Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in La Fortuna

Location La Fortuna, Central Valley, Costa Rica
$70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Arenal Puesta del Sol offers a vibrant culinary adventure set against the breathtaking backdrop of La Fortuna’s lush landscapes. This hands-on cooking class invites you to connect with Costa Rican culture through traditional techniques and the freshest local ingredients.

  • 🍽️ Morning Class: Create Gallo Pinto, accompanied by handmade tortillas, tropical smoothies, and your choice of eggs or vegan tofu.
  • 🍛 Lunch Class: Prepare a hearty Casado featuring grilled chicken, fish, or vegan jackfruit, paired with rice, beans, and plantains.
  • 🌅 Evening sessions focus on delectable stews or roasted vegetable dishes, complemented by yucca chips, avocado salad, and sweet caramelized plantains.
  • 🌿 Enjoy a guided tour of the organic garden, where you’ll handpick fresh vegetables, herbs, tropical fruits, and spices for your dishes.
  • 🥤 Savor local beverages including a Chiliguaro shot, refreshing sangria, and natural juice to enhance your culinary experience.
  • 👩‍🍳 All skill levels are welcome, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available to cater to every palate.
  • 📏 The class lasts 2 hours, providing ample time to learn, create, and enjoy your delicious dishes.
  • 🌋 Relish your culinary creations while soaking in stunning views of the majestic Arenal Volcano.

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Experience the Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in La Fortuna
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Cooking Class
  • Vegan, Vege, or gluten-free options are available
  • Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
  • Garden Tour & Sugar Cane Experience
  • Local Shot (Chiliguaro), Sangria & Natural Juice
  • Starter, Main Dish, and Dessert
  • Tortilla Making Experience

Meeting point
Begin your journey in La Fortuna town center. Ensure your starting location is near the main church or park for clarity. Take route 702 and drive to El Jauri neighborhood, get out of 702 at "El Jauri" entrance, right after the bridge turn left, and you will see our main gate in the next 50 meters.
Return details
Begin your journey in La Fortuna town center. Ensure your starting location is near the main church or park for clarity. Take route 702 and drive to El Jauri neighborhood, get out of 702 at "El Jauri" entrance, right after the bridge turn left, and you will see our main gate in the next 50 meters.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with a hands-on cooking class at Arenal Puesta del Sol, set in the lush landscapes of La Fortuna. This unique culinary experience starts with a tour of the organic garden, where you’ll handpick fresh ingredients like vegetables, herbs, tropical fruits, and spices. Guided by a local chef, you’ll learn traditional techniques and prepare iconic Costa Rican dishes tailored to the time of day.

In the morning, create Gallo Pinto, Costa Rica’s signature breakfast, accompanied by handmade tortillas, tropical smoothies, and eggs or vegan tofu. For lunch, craft a hearty Casado, pairing grilled chicken, fish, or vegan jackfruit with rice, beans, and plantains. Evening sessions focus on stews or roasted vegetable dishes, paired with yucca chips, avocado salad, and sweet desserts like caramelized plantains.

Savor your creation while enjoying stunning views of Arenal Volcano. Perfect for all skill levels, with vegan and non-vegan options available!

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Experience the Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in La Fortuna

    Location La Fortuna, Central Valley, Costa Rica
    $70
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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