Costa Rican Bread Making in Monteverde: Artisanal Baking Workshop for Food Lovers

We cordially invite all gastronomy enthusiasts interested in enhancing and broadening their cookery proficiency to participate in a practical workshop on crafting artisanal bread at our residence in Monteverde.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vargas Drive - We’ll show you how to create the best tasting a Costarican bread using only items you will find at home, no industrial equipment needed.
    While the dough is rise we’ll also make delicious empandas and impress family and friends with hot out of the oven fresh bread rolls using dry instant yeast.
    The workshop will be a combination of…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Snacks
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Homemade Bread
  • Empanadas
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Vargas Drive
7 km northwest from Santa Elena, Monteverde to Tilaran. Once you get the farm, please go to the reception.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dbe835
Jul 6, 2025
Authentic, cultural and delicious!! - Beautiful experience and setting. The family hosting was so kind. Teen son even enjoyed it all. Bread and empanadas we made were delicious! Great conversation while we ate what we made and watched a beautiful sunset as we finished up. Could not have asked for a better cultural/authentic experience.
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Ron_r
Jun 16, 2025
Hidden gem of an excursion. - Everything was perfect for this visit. Orlando picked us up right on time at our hotel and was super friendly. The baking experience itself, led by his sister, Carolina (sp.) was fun, authentic, interactive, and ultimately really tasty. The excursion takes place on their family farm and the scenery from the covered cooking area is breathtaking. Once your bread is baked you eat together with a little drink (non-alcoholic) onsite. Definitely worth looking into if you are looking for something a little different in your trip to Monteverde. They are super nice people. Small gift shop with locally made products onsite as well. Highly recommend for families, families with kids, couples, friends, anyone!
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Lauren_c
May 27, 2025
Beautiful location and... - Beautiful location and Carolina was friendly. Thanks for sharing your grandmother's recipes! The bread and empanadas were great.
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Michelle_h
Apr 10, 2025
Amazing!! highly recommended - This was so fun. They were so nice and I learned so much. I recommend this to anyone. Plus we got to eat the fruits of our labors with the most beautiful view. Carolina was patient, & a great teacher.
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F826elmichelleb
Apr 10, 2025
Not to be missed - So much fun. Carolina is a gem. She explains everything so well ! We had a blast and our food was great if I do say so myself. Plus the view was amazing. A perfect morning!
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Alfredoo608
Apr 5, 2025
Amazing experience in Monteverde - This is the first review I have ever been inspired to write. This was such a great experience. Carolina was an excellent instructor. Met great people who were also traveling. The whole experience was relaxing, fun, and felt like I was at home cooking with love ones, exchanging stories, talking bout our experience in Costa Rica, and laughing. The empanadas and bread were delicious and I’ll try to make them at home when I’m back. Highly recommend!
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Greycat15
Feb 21, 2025
A Wonderful, Heartfelt Bread-Making Experience in Monteverde - Our bread-making experience with Carolina at her family’s farm in Monteverde was truly special. From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us with warmth and shared stories of her family’s baking traditions, passed down through three generations. Using recipes from her grandmother—and even a cherished metal mixing spoon handed down through the years—Carolina made the experience deeply personal and authentic. Her passion for baking and her love for sharing her culture shone through every step of the process. She was incredibly personable, spoke excellent English, and made sure we felt at home in her kitchen. The bread we made was absolutely delicious, and the entire experience was both educational and heartwarming. If we ever return to Monteverde, we would not hesitate to visit again. This is a must-do experience for anyone looking to connect with local traditions in a meaningful way!
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Sarah_a
Jan 6, 2025
Cute experience! - This was SUCH a fun experience. We didn’t have this originally planned and something we decided on last minute and so so glad we did. Just a lovely wholesome experience with a sweet Costa Rican family. They made us feel at home. The empanadas were my personal favorite but the bread was also great. Fun experience if you have some extra time in Monteverde
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Steve_p
Dec 28, 2024
Really nice time making... - Really nice time making empanadas and bread. Took pics of the recipes. Lot of fun for me and my wife.
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Ilah_p
Dec 26, 2024
Wonderful bread making and empanadas making class - We had a wonderful time we made empanadas which were amazing and a sweet bread. Our host was so sweet and the location was beautiful and peaceful
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).