Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Unique opportunity for a private, hands-on cooking class with local cookbook author Melissa Guzman. Learn about Costa Rica cuisine and cook some traditional and modern dishes.
Lunch or dinner, water, printed recipes.
you can bring your beer or wine if desire.
Departure Point
Av. Pastor Díaz, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, Costa Rica
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Teresa_R
12 Jun 2022
We had an absolutely AMAZING time with Melissa and her husband, David. They welcomed us into their home and shared cooking, dinner, and their home and hospitality with us! We are so very grateful for the opportunity to have met them, learned to cook Costa Rican dishes, and to have lived Pura Vida for a whole week. Anyone visiting Costa Rica should go to her class!!
Jenny_G
26 Dec 2021
We had so much fun with Melissa. She welcomed us into her home, which is so lovely, and into her kitchen. We chopped and prepped and learned her secrets to multiple typical Costa Rican dishes. They were DELICIOUS! We loved getting to know Melissa and her husband David. Melissa is an excellent professional cook, a wonderful conversationalist and a delightful person. We can't wait to try these recipes at home and remember our time in Costa Rica! Thank you Melissa for a wonderful experience!
Moses_W
19 Aug 2021
Our afternoon spent with Melissa felt like a fun lunch with a friend... who happens to be an amazing Chef. Melissa was so welcoming, patient and informative. We chatted up a storm while she coached us through preparing a beautiful spread of authentic Costa Rican food. I can't wait to try her Chimichurri recipe! The food was fresh, light and delicious. This is a great intimate experience if you are looking for an authentic cultural immersion.
This tour in
Central Pacific
is organized by
Melissa Guzman
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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