Caribbean Flavors: Cultural Cooking Experience

Explore Caribbean soul food in Puerto Viejo with Chef Darshan. Cook authentic dishes, learn cultural history, and savor Afro-Caribbean flavors.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • J7PG+Q7 - Our menu features genuine Caribbean recipes. Select a dish to prepare and experience the entire journey, from fresh ingredients to the finishing touch.
    Delight in a distinctive culinary adventure in the South Caribbean of Costa Rica. Discover how to cook traditional dishes such as Rondón and our renowned Rice and Beans, just like our…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Round - Typical Caribbean stew with fresh seafood, banana, cassava and coconut milk. Slow cooked.
  • Rice and beans + Protein - Rice and beans accompanied by choice:
    Caribbean chicken
    Fish in coconut milk
    Shrimp in sauce
  • Seafood - Seafood in coconut milk
    Also with local day fishing.
    Lobster book in advance.
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with Darshan, a local chef deeply connected to Puerto Viejo. With culinary expertise passed down through generations since their ancestors arrived, each recipe offers a journey through time and Afro-Caribbean culture. In this hands-on class, participants will learn to prepare genuine dishes using fresh…

Location
Playa Cocles
Each meeting point is coordinated to the client’s preference. We can cook in the hotel-Villa that you stay. Beach (weather permitting) We also have a place to do it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Svalgerdur
Sep 22, 2025
Amazing food and great experience with lovely hosts - We had an amazing time cooking like a local with the very lovely and welcoming Darshan and his wife Camilia in their home in Cocles. We cooked mouthwateringly delicious coconut beans and rice as well as beautiful freshly caught mackrel in a flavorsome coconut broth with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chillies etc. and last but not least patacones. The food was in short first class full of flavor and the local Caribbean vibe. This was not just an excellent food experience but also an opporfunity to learn about the local culture, food and life here. As well as some of Argentinian food and culture Camilia is originally from Argentina. Darshan and Camilia were absolutely wonderful and this experience was a highlight of our stay here in Costa Rica. We highly recommend visitors to dive into this amazing experience. P.s. we also loved the white coconut rum, was yummm!
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Northstar07709232062
Aug 30, 2025
Authentic Caribbean Cooking - We took the Rondon class with Darshan. It was a wonderful learning experience from start to finish. Learning the history behind the dish and the way in which everything is prepared, leaving little waste. The food was amazing and the hospitality was above and beyond. Looking forward to cooking with Darshan again soon.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).