An experience like no other! - from the start to the finish, this experience is one of the best we've ever had. Carolina was our gracious host and from the moment we met her we knew we were at the right place . She showed us around her farm Kitchen, where we would be taking our breadmaking lesson. We quickly got into preparing the ingredients for her to teach us how to make a simple bread recipe that's been in her family for decades. These recipes are ones that her grandmother taught her to use to prepare bread and empanadas.. Carolina did not judge us as we we were a bit awkward in working through the recipe and preparing the breads. The finished products of both sweetbreads and empanadas was beyond our expectation and to put it mildly were some of the best tasting fresh baked goods we've ever had. We finished by sitting down and conversing about some of Carolina's family history and some stories of her past, all the while drinking some delicious coffee and eating our creations. Before leaving, we reviewed some of the gifts in their gift shop area and were delighted by the quality and overall beauty of the merchandise and did leave with our hands full. We highly recommend this tour.

A wonderful time - An experience I will not forget. Our host was exceptional, she made us feel at home and I'm not good with my Spanish and I soon realized that I was saying words I shouldn't have which made us all laugh. A wonderful lady.

Great experience! - This was one of the highlights of our trip to Monteverde! The afternoon we visited it was POURING rain so we really did not have much else to do. We were so pleasantly surprised by our bread making experience. The hosts are a mother and daughter who were so welcoming and told stories of their families experiences in Monteverde. The empanadas were delicious and the bread was tasty as well. I would highly recommend this activity if you are wanting a traditional Costa Rican experience.

Unique Costa Rican experience - The bread making experience takes place on a small family farm, Finca Paraíso. We were welcomed into the rustic kitchen and helped make empanadas and a sweet bread filled with homemade pineapple preserves. During this hands-on, immersive experience, we were taught how her grandmother taught her to make these recipes. As the empanadas and bread cook, we sat around the table enjoyed conversation along with a cup of tea or coffee. The best part was enjoying the food we prepared at the end. If you want to experience the local way of life, I highly recommend visiting.

Family fun! - We had a wonderful time visiting the Finca El Paraiso! Making the bread and empanadas was so much fun as was getting to know the lovely hosts. Incredible view! We all, teens included, loved it.

Fun and educational! - We really enjoyed making empanadas and bread with Yolanda and Orlando, and learning about their small farm. The view added to the experience, as did the traditionally prepared coffee from a small nearby farm. They have some cute, handmade souvenirs available as well. So glad we did this!

Not to Miss Experience! - Book this experience! We had spent a week in Monteverde and this really took a wonderful vacation to the next level. Connected us to the area in an heartfelt , meaningful way. Carolina was an excellent teacher. Loved every minute and would do it again!

Cooking from the heart on a beautiful farm - Wonderful experience in Finca Paraiso. I loved everything: the welcome, the stories, the lovely misses Yolanda who taught me to make bread and empanadas, the cooking process, the super friendly dog who greets everyone happily and the enjoyment at the end tasting the fruit of our labor

Wonderful experience with delicious food - Wonderful experience with the young host who helped us bake bread and empanadas. The scenery was wonderful and the food delicious! It felt very personal and we had a great time.

Beautiful views, great bread, and wonderful host - Carolina, the hostess, was super sweet and it was very authentic experience. We met at an open air kitchen space on her family's farm. We used fresh ingredients right from the farm - eggs, milk, and cheese. The bread and empanadas were excellent. It was very casual, relaxing and the views were wonderful. Carolina was an excellent host.