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Learn to cook traditional Costa Rican dishes in a private Montezuma home, then taste your creations with beach views. This two-hour, hands-on class covers staples like gallo pinto and casado, with local context on ingredients and fishing traditions.
Learn to cook traditional Costa Rican dishes in a private Montezuma home, then taste your creations with beach views. This two-hour, hands-on class covers staples like gallo pinto and casado, with local context on ingredients and fishing traditions.
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Operated by TICO SPANISH · Montezuma, Puntarenas
You step through a private home's gate and the Atlantic breeze folds around you, carrying the salt of Montezuma’s shoreline and the scent of sizzling garlic.
easy.
2 hours.
Light activity—standing for portions of the class and short walks to outdoor eating areas; minimal fitness required
Yes—hosts welcome vegetarians and can adapt recipes if you note dietary needs when booking.
Pickup is arranged on request; confirm your pickup point during booking as some locations require meeting at a central spot in Montezuma.
Most local hosts speak Spanish and conversational English; clarify language needs when you reserve.
Food, a lunch tasting, and a beer are included; gratuities and round‑trip transfers (if requested) are typically extra.
Montezuma evolved from a small fishing village into an artisan coastal community influenced by indigenous and colonial foodways, with seafood and local produce central to its cuisine.
Support hosts who source local produce and seafood; avoid single-use plastics and follow guidance around protected areas like Cabo Blanco to reduce impact.
TICO SPANISH operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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