Kathy was an amazing teacher. We went as a double date, we all learned so much and had so much fun. The meal was absolutely delicious and the dancing was so fun. Thank you Kathy! -Kayla, Andrew, Jason, and Lauren





The perfect way to get to know Costa Rican culture and take part in some of our most important activities in Costa Rica: cooking, eating and dancing!
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:20 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $81 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 PM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $73, adults from $81.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone. Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal, La Fortuna Lodge.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Kathy was an amazing teacher. We went as a double date, we all learned so much and had so much fun. The meal was absolutely delicious and the dancing was so fun. Thank you Kathy! -Kayla, Andrew, Jason, and Lauren
Best cooking class we have ever taken! Kathy was very knowledgeable and we made some of the best food! Very fresh ingredients!
Delicious food and dance lesson, made for a fun date night in the middle of our trip to Costa Rica. We chose to drive ourselves but it was easy to find and we appreciated the small group size. Highly recommend!
The dinner preparation was well streamlined. It felt fun - not like work. There were two other families there besides us. There's def something for all ages, but prob not under 3 years old. There was plenty to eat! The meal is their 'typical' food. We were the only ones to stay for the Salsa lesson, so it felt like a private lesson. It was about an hour and was awesome. It was up in a cool loft and was so much fun (even if you have 2 left feet!!).
I enjoyed the interactive cooking part of the meal and what we ate is delicious it was a smaller group but nice to eat family style.
The food was really good! My boyfriend and I had so much fun and wish it could’ve lasted longer. Bring bug spray!!
Hi, Thank you for your review! 😊 We're so happy to hear you and your boyfriend had such a great time. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, the cooking class, and the salsa lesson. We love hearing that you wished it could have lasted longer! And thanks for the helpful tip about the bug spray! 😄 Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
The cooking and dancing experience was lovely. We had such a realxing and inspiring evening. They showed us step by step how to cook typical food which was very tasty. And the dancing class was very nice, too. Also there everything was clearly explained and done with a lot of love. Thank you very much for this experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We are truly grateful that you enjoyed our cooking and dancing experience. It fills our hearts with joy to know that you felt the love and dedication our team puts into every detail — from the traditional recipes to the rhythm of the dance. Our goal is always to share the richness of Costa Rican culture in a way that is authentic, fun, and memorable. Guests like you inspire us to keep giving our very best every single day. We hope these beautiful memories stay with you for a long time, and that Costa Rica always holds a special place in your heart. 🌿 Thank you for choosing Desafio Adventure Company for your adventure, we look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Costa Rica. 🇨🇷
Really enjoyed this activity! They made our 7 year old feel special and included throughout all the cooking steps. The salsa dancing afterwards was so much fun. Recommend this for an evening in La Fortuna. You can drive and park there or be picked up.
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the experience and that your 7-year-old felt included and special throughout the cooking class. Creating fun memories for guests of all ages is what we love most! We're also happy to hear you enjoyed the salsa dancing afterward. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to La Fortuna. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Cathy was really sweet. We made some typical Costa Rican food. She aalso taught the salsa class and the kids really enjoyed. Luis was our driver and was great.
Hi, Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed preparing traditional Costa Rican dishes and had fun during the salsa class. Cathy and Luis will be delighted to hear your kind words! It's especially wonderful to know the kids enjoyed the experience as well. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Costa Rica. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
This company had to cancel my tour and experience due to their own incompetence. I had spoken extensively with a representative via WhatsApp to arrange transportation from my hotel to the cooking and salsa class. I was looking forward to the experience the whole trip. The day comes, I'm waiting and waiting for transport to arrive. Mind you, I specifically booked the transportation through them instead of on my own because I thought it'd be more reliable and I paid close to $70 extra for it. They were supposed to pick me up at 4 pm and the class started at 5. I text them to confirm at 4:05, 4:25, and 4:33. They finally respond at 4:35 and tell me they're calling the driver. At 4:44 pm they tell me there was a misunderstanding and they'll refund me because the driver isn't near me. I was so so upset. I was so excited and I could've just used my own transport. I had to miss the company's tour due to the company's own transportation. This is by far the most unprofessional experience I've had from a tour company. It ruined my day that I'd planned around it and was supposed to be one of the most fun parts of the trip. I wouldn't reccomend this company to my worst enemy. They should truly be ashamed of themselves. Edit: just read their one star reviews. This has happened countless times to countless customers. This is a shameful excuse of a company and you should choose a different company when planning a once in a lifetime trip with your hard earned money. This wasn't just a misunderstanding; it was an accurate representation of the company's business practices and lack of regard to their customers.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by this situation. We understand how frustrating it was to miss an experience you were excited about due to the transportation issue and lack of timely communication. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and your feedback is being taken seriously with our operations team to help prevent situations like this in the future. We sincerely apologize for the negative experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Thank you for choosing Desafio Adventure Company.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo | 3h 30min | 4.8 (103) | $81 | |
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