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La Fortuna: Cooking Class, Hot Springs & Local Lunch

By Pura Vida Costa Rica Vacations
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$130 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn to make handmade tortillas and empanadas from scratch
  • Relax in natural hot springs after the cooking experience
  • Enjoy a family-run cultural experience with homemade local lunch

Activity location

    • La Fortuna
    • La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • FCH5+MR5, Provincia de Alajuela, Tanque, Costa Rica | The meeting point and exact location details will be confirmed after booking. Guests should look for staff or guides wearing casual local attire and welcoming guests near the cooking area entrance. If transportation is selected, pickup instructions will be sent via WhatsApp.
    • Tanque, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

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La Fortuna: Cooking Class, Hot Springs & Local Lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
NZ$129.92 x 1 AdultNZ$129.92
Total
Price is NZ$129.92

(Con) La Fortuna: Cooking Class, Hot Springs & Local Lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Includes transport from selected hotels in La Fortuna, traditional Costa Rican cooking class with a local family, homemade lunch, and hot springs access with digital entry ticket provided via WhatsApp.

Price details
NZ$259.84 x 1 AdultNZ$259.84
Total
Price is NZ$259.84

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cooking class with local family
  • Inclusions
    Traditional tortilla making experience
  • Inclusions
    Traditional empanada making experience
  • Inclusions
    Homemade local lunch
  • Inclusions
    Hot springs entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Local hosts and cultural interaction
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience
  • Inclusions
    Use of cooking equipment and ingredients
  • Inclusions
    Parking area
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual experience (English and Spanish)
  • Exclusions
    Transport (optional upgrade available)
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or snacks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips for hosts or staff
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off unless selected

What you can expect

  • Experience Costa Rican culture through food, local traditions, and relaxation in this unique family-run experience near La Fortuna. Start by learning how to prepare traditional handmade tortillas and empanadas completely from scratch with local hosts who will guide you step by step through the cooking process.

    During the class, you will discover traditional techniques, local ingredients, and authentic flavours while enjoying a welcoming family atmosphere. This is more than just a cooking lesson — it is an opportunity to connect with Costa Rican culture and daily life in a natural and relaxed environment.

    After cooking, sit together and enjoy your homemade meal with a delicious local lunch prepared as part of the experience. Guests can also practice Spanish, learn about local customs, and enjoy a more personal cultural exchange away from crowded tourist attractions.

    To complete the day, relax in nearby natural hot springs surrounded by the tropical beauty of La Fortuna and the Arenal area. Enjoy the thermal pools at your own pace and experience one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural attractions.

    This experience is ideal for travellers looking for authentic local culture, homemade food, relaxation, and meaningful memories in a small-group setting.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • La Fortuna
    • La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • FCH5+MR5, Provincia de Alajuela, Tanque, Costa Rica | The meeting point and exact location details will be confirmed after booking. Guests should look for staff or guides wearing casual local attire and welcoming guests near the cooking area entrance. If transportation is selected, pickup instructions will be sent via WhatsApp.
    • Tanque, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica