Cooking Class: Master Latin American Cuisine

Join a 3-hour cooking class in Samara. Master local dishes with a passionate chef. Vegetarian options available. Discover culinary secrets in English or Spanish.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 66XPWF67+7XV - Learn to cook alongside a passionate Tico. Jorge is a Tico born in Samara, who has been cooking since he was little. He first learned to cook rice, the most popular food in Costa Rica, from his family. And then, he helped his mother cut the vegetables, taste the dishes, balance the spices and aromatics. Here, the majority of men…
What's Included
  • Kitchen equipment
Meal Options
  • Platanos - Plantain fritter
  • Picadillo de Gallo - Small salad of tomato, onions, coriander
  • Sweet frijoles - Homemade bean pastes to dip your chips
  • Empanada - Slipper
  • Case Juice - delicious
Additional Information

Our project aims to help you discover the secrets of this cuisine. To learn to cook alongside a passionate chef, who will take pleasure in explaining to you in English or Spanish, and to help you master the techniques and specialties of this dear country.
Empanadas, plátanos, picadillo de gallo, frijoles molidos, tamales. Vegetarian or not, you are…

Location
66XPWF67+7XV
Enter and continue the path into the finca
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Taylorgunn123
Mar 15, 2025
So fun! Loved it - We had Jorge come to our villa for a cooking class on the morning of my birthday. He was punctual, well-prepared and brought plenty of food for us! We made ceviche, empanadas, patacones, and Tamarindo juice. It was a feast! Jorge was great at guiding us, but also allowing us to do most of it ourselves, while still keeping us on schedule. We learned a lot and have since made these dishes back home. I would highly recommend anyone book him if looking for an authentic meal and new skills.
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503michael503
Feb 10, 2025
Healthy and authentic Costa Rican meal - Jorge was outstanding: clear communication, timely arrival, thorough instruction, cultural insight, local ingredients, and bonus Spanish lessons.
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R6117ckzachm
Feb 7, 2025
An authentic Costa Rican experience - Jorge's class was a truly authentic experience from beginning to end, and the final result was delicious! I went to his class by myself while staying in Samara for a few days. Jorge invited me into his home which is just outside of the main part of town and we made ceviche with platacones, frijoles molidos, and arroz con pollo completely from scratch. He also introduced me to tamarindo tea which was very refreshing. Jorge shows you how to make the dish every step of the way while providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This felt like one of the most authentic experiences I had on my trip to costa rica. While many other experiences can feel routine and touristy, this class allowed me to meet and get to know a local while making delicious food. I would highly recommend!!
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Navigate32235883725
Jan 23, 2025
Cooking class with Jorge! - Jorge was amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. The meal was very good! Would highly recommend this experience to anyone!
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Sherry
Dec 28, 2024
Amazing local experience - It was the local experience we were hoping for. We went to Jorge’s where we made empanadas, fried plantain and fish ceviche. It was amazing! My husband does not eat fish and loved the ceviche. Jorge was a great host and very informative. This is a LOCAL experience so don’t expect bells and whistles. We would highly recommend it if you want to learn/experience their culture. Note: check with Jorge about his location- trip advisor had it incorrect
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K3533oidavidh
Dec 27, 2024
Local cuisine - Jorge was fantastic! He taught us about local cuisine and had some very fresh, local ingredients. We made empanadas, ceviche, fried plantain, and tamarind juice. Everything was delicious.
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Jenniferbu8190wf
Jul 20, 2024
Great food and company! - This was so much fun! My partner and I did this together. Jorge is a wonderful cook and teacher. Not only was the food amazing, but Jorge is lovely company. He allowed us to customize our menu. We chose ceviche, patacones, and some sort of juice with ginger. Literally the best ceviche I’ve had!
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From $64
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).