Easy hands-on cooking class ideal for solo travelers, small groups and families! Discover local barrio life away from the tourist paths. Learn to make the authentic Colombian empanadas (Gluten-Free!) from scratch with a local chef. Enjoy them with drinks and a stunning view of Medellín.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $39.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 5 of the next 17 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Empanada Cooking Class by Local Chef in Comuna 13 (Small Groups) lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Medellin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $39. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $24, adults from $35. Infants go free.
It can: 5 of the next 17 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is I'll pick you up at the exit of the Metro Cable Station Juan XXIII (Estación Metrocable Juan XXIII) from where we'll have a short walk through the local neighborhood. It's also possible to meet directly at the workshop place (e.g. by taxi), address is: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gBKvEbA9t73f93Bs7. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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One of the best cooking classes I have ever had :) We "only" made empanadas, but I am taking the recipe back to Europe and will certainly use it more often. Jheam is a great cook and explains things well. We felt very comfortable!
It was a very nice experience to do! Jheams helped us and explained the steps of cooking well! The food itself was also very tasty. Definitely recommended if you want to know the Colombian cuisine a bit better.
Fantastic experience with our cook Jheams! Great and nice cook and much fun to make empanades ourselves. View from the balcony is fantastic. Thank you for everything Jhaems and wish you the best.
Me and my boyfriend are traveling through Colombia and ate a lot of Empanadas so ofcourse we had to learn it ourselfs to be able to make it at home. So happy we booked this class! Our chef Jheams picked us up on time and took us to a little local store where we bought the last ingredients. His presence was so lovely and with humor and patience he teached us how to make Cartagena style Empanadas, which we enjoyed afterwards with a beautiful view! Highly recommend!
Authentic local experience from shopping for ingredients while walking through the neighborhood to preparing ingredients as is done in a household to sitting on the balcony overlooking the metro Medellin valley eating what was made, this adventure felt like being part of the community, even if only for a short time. Most instruction and conversation was in Spanish though there were two assistants that were available with fluent English skills to translate. Great to have the opportunity to share with others (locals experiencing this adventure and some who had lived elsewhere) all in a convivial atmosphere. This is a new venture with a small group - with the quality of the experience and super attitude of the hosts this will surely blossom into a not to miss experience. Two thumbs up!!!
It was a really fun and authentic experience. The staff was very friendly and the empanadas were delicious. If you want to experience local culture and cuisine, I highly recommend this activity!
first time making empanadas and honestly… amazing ! Super fun, super tasty, and that view?? Also huge shoutout to the chef — he showed us around, was super friendly, and you could really feel he loves what he does. 100% recommend!
Super nice experience! Very friendly chef. It was fun, educational, funny and above all very tasty! Definitely worth it for those who want to soak up some local culture or want a delicious lunch!
We had a super nice experience here. It felt very local and authentic. Making the food was very hands-on, and the empanadas were delicious. The place also has a great view, which made everything even better. We had a great time and definitely recommend it.
We had the best experience with Rico Y Ya! Jheams was an exceptional host. We had the chance to discover life in a local barrio, then went on to make delicious empanadas with an amazing view of Medellín! I would definitely recommend!
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