There is something special about having an authentic experience while traveling abroad. Cultures identify themselves through their cuisine and Costa Ricans are no different -- and it's not just "rice and beans..." We invite you to have a delightful, local-style meal and enjoy what will probably be your most-memorable meal in Costa Rica! You'll have the opportunity to learn how to mix our favorite Costa Rican cocktail the "Kiss of the Cacique" and then prepare a full traditional Costa Rican casado meal, complete with "pollo sudado," "picadillo," handmade tortillas and much more!
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:15 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.
We can pick you up from your La Fortuna hotel or you can meet at our office in downtown La Fortuna, 100 meters West of the Central Park on the west side of the Church. The Coking Class takes place at our exclusive riverside location at Hunters and Gatherers. Returns to original departure point at approximately 8pm
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cooking Class "Cook Like a Local" La Fortuna lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $70 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 5–7 pay from $63, adults from $70.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from your La Fortuna hotel or you can meet at our office in downtown La Fortuna, 100 meters West of the Central Park on the west side of the Church. The Coking Class takes place at our exclusive riverside location at Hunters and Gatherers. Returns to original departure point at approximately 8pm Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal.
The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Great way to experience the local culture in a small setting that’s a little more intimate. My children really found it engaging and delicious. Kathy was so patient with my youngest. We also got to see a sloth on the property while we were there.
We had a great time in this local cooking class! Cathy was so kind and patient, and shared about cultural aspects of what we were cooking. We made Casado with chicken, rice and beans, vegetables and homemade tortillas - and it was delicious! Else can’t wait to make this again at home!
Thank you for your lovely review! 👩🍳🌮 We're delighted to hear you had such a great cultural experience with Cathy. Sharing Costa Rican traditions through our food is something we truly enjoy, and we're so happy you loved the delicious casado and homemade tortillas. Thank you for choosing **Desafío Adventure Company**, and we hope to welcome you back for another authentic Costa Rican adventure! 🇨🇷😊🍍
We had a wonderful time! Delicious food and great experience
What a joy to read your words about our cooking class! It makes us so happy to know the food and experience were well worth it. Our team loves what they do, and taking care of every detail for you is a pleasure. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure!
We (two adults + one 15-year-old) loved our cooking class with Cathy. She did a great job teaching us about the food and ingredients and some of the tradition behind them. The two much younger children in our group were able to participate, although most of the work was chopping or work near the burners, so probably best for kids 8+. Everything turned out to be delicious. One of the highlights of our trip!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so glad you and your family had such a wonderful time with Cathy — she truly has a gift for making everyone feel welcome and engaged. It warms our hearts to know the cooking class was one of your trip highlights! Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
Kathy was a great leader for our cooking class and teaching us salsa! Fantastic evening!
Thank you so much! We love hearing that Kathy made the evening so fun and memorable — cooking and salsa is quite the combination! We will make sure she hears your kind words. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
Katherine was a great cook and a great host! Everyone loved the experience and the food was delicious!
Thank you so much! We are thrilled the whole family enjoyed it. Katherine has a wonderful way of making everyone feel right at home in the kitchen — we will make sure she hears this! Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
My daughters and I took a cooking class with Katherine and enjoyed it very much. She taught us how to cook a traditional CR meal, including homemade tortillas which was a big hit with my teen daughters. We would highly recommend this class if you're looking for an authentic experience that includes a delicious meal.
Thank you so much! Homemade tortillas are always a crowd favorite — especially with teens! We are so glad Katherine made it such an authentic and fun experience for you and your daughters. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
Have done this twice now. Love that we all prepare The food together. Our instructor is the same one I've had in the past I believe her name was Linda and I just love her.
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're honored that you've joined our cooking class not just once, but twice! It means so much to hear that you enjoy the hands-on experience of preparing the meal together. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Linda—she'll be delighted to know she helped make your experience so memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious Costa Rican experience! Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
We loved the Cook Like a Local class in La Fortuna! Kathy was fantastic, guiding our group of nine as we all got hands-on making local specialties. Cooking together and then sharing the meal made it such a fun, memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that your group had such a fun and memorable experience in our Cook Like a Local class. There's something special about preparing traditional Costa Rican dishes together and then sharing the meal afterward. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Kathy—she'll be thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the class and her guidance. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another authentic Costa Rican experience! Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
We had a cooking class one evening and had a great time with Katherine. The explanations were clear, the exchanges very pleasant. We then tasted what we had prepared, corn tortillas which were absolutely delicious served with rice , vegetables and chicken. The dessert, a rice pudding, was excellent too. We then received the proceeds. Everything was perfect!
Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique commentaire ! 🙏 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un si agréable moment avec Katherine. Elle sera vraiment heureuse de lire vos mots. Les tortillas, le riz au lait… tout préparé avec amour ! Merci d'avoir choisi Desafío Adventure Company. Nous espérons vous revoir pour votre prochaine aventure !🌿
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Class "Cook Like a Local" La Fortuna | 2h 30min | 4.5 (82) | $70 | |
 Farm to Table Cooking Class | 2 hours | 4.9 (730) | $43 | View |
 Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class | 2 hours | 5.0 (130) | $38 | View |
 3-Course Tropical Fusion Cooking Class | 4 hours | 4.8 (50) | $138 | View |
 Pure Trek Canyoning and Cooking Class Experience in La Fortuna | 10 hours | 5.0 (6) | $221 | View |
 Typical Costa Rican Cooking Classes in La Fortuna | 2 hours | — | $48 | View |
 Private cooking class in organic farm at La Fortuna | 2h 30min | 5.0 (50) | $75 | View |