La Fortuna: Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class

✨ Highlights

• Explore a working organic farm and pick seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Learn about sustainable farming and enjoy a traditional sugarcane demonstration.
• Cook classic Costa Rican recipes like ceviche and empanadas with a professional local chef.
• Prepare your meal in an open-air rustic kitchen using a wood stove.
• Enjoy an intimate, small-group class for a personalized hands-on experience.

? Full Description

This authentic farm-to-table experience begins with a guided walk around a charming organic farm just outside La Fortuna. Your guide will introduce you to the farm’s sustainable practices, seasonal crops, and the traditional way sugarcane is harvested and used. As you walk through the fields, you'll pick fresh ingredients that you will later use in the kitchen.

After gathering your produce, you’ll head to a rustic outdoor kitchen surrounded by nature. Here, a skilled local chef will teach you how to prepare iconic Costa Rican dishes such as ceviche, empanadas, and other seasonal recipes. You’ll cook using a traditional wood-burning stove, learning step-by-step techniques passed down through generations.

Once your dishes are ready, sit down and enjoy the meal you created using fresh ingredients straight from the farm. This 2-hour tour combines cultural immersion, cooking, and sustainability to give you a memorable Costa Rican experience perfect for food lovers and nature enthusiasts.

✅ What’s Included

• Guided organic farm tour
• Sugarcane demonstration
• Hands-on cooking class with a local chef
• All cooking ingredients
• One full meal prepared by you
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Gratuities

? What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing
• Closed-toe walking shoes
• Rain jacket (tour runs rain or shine)
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Insect repellent
• Camera for photos
• Water bottle

❤️ Why Travelers Love It

Travelers love this tour for its authenticity and hands-on nature. Many highlight the joy of harvesting ingredients directly from the farm and learning traditional Costa Rican cooking methods from a warm, knowledgeable local chef. Guests also appreciate the small-group setting, which makes the experience feel personal and meaningful. The dishes are frequently praised as fresh, delicious, and fun to prepare — with some travelers even taking leftovers home. It’s a favorite for families, food lovers, and anyone wanting a cultural experience beyond typical sightseeing.