Samara Costa Rica Local Home Cooking Class of Guanacaste Flavors

New3 hFree cancellationBy Cook in Fiesta

About this activity

Rather than a standard restaurant cooking demonstration, this class immerses you in the authentic culinary traditions of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's renowned Blue Zones. Hosted in a welcoming local home in Sámara, you'll prepare traditional recipes alongside a local instructor while learning practical cooking techniques that can easily be recreated at home. The experience combines hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, traditional tropical drinks, and a shared meal in a relaxed social setting.

What's included

✓Guided Hands-on Costa Rican home cooking class
✓Bottled water
✓Cultural explanations throughout the experience
✓All fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
✓Complete meal prepared during the class
✓Local Drink and/or local non-alcoholic fruit juices

Meeting and pickup

The exact meeting point will be provided by our booking manager after the purchase, since we have two possible locations available near the area, and the instructor will meet you there. Please contact us via Whatsapp so we can better coordinate.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Exact meeting point details will be provided after booking; please contact us.
Please let us know in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can accommodated.

Cancellation policy

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

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