If you’re looking for a great way to get to know the local cuisine, why not make it yourself?

Costa Rica’s tropical climate is the perfect environment for growing some of the world’s best ingredients – which can be used to prepare both the local fare and a wide range of international dishes.

This hands-on experience will be sure to top your list of vacation memories and provide you with some great new tricks and tips you can use at home. And you’ll immediately enjoy the results of your efforts by preparing the evening meal for you and your guests.

Depending on the timing of your trip, you can also arrange to take a guided tour of the local farmer’s market to learn about all the exotic local fruits and vegetables native to the area. Come and experience Costa Rica with all five senses!

• Your private villa is your classroom
• Includes up to six people
• 3 hour activity
• Menu selected in advance
• Requires a reservation in a property with a full kitchen

Our Local Professionals

Chelsea Brandau

Chelsea Brandau honed her skills at Boston’s finest restaurants

Guest Comments about Chelsea…

“…superb!”
“Chelsea’s dishes are presented with flair”
“She taught us how make crepes and pit avacados”

Chris Chef

Chef Chris, a perennial favorite at Tulemar
Guest Comments about Chris…

“…the best Chipotle chicken any of us have ever had.”
“He is so passionate about cooking and you can taste it in every dish he makes.”
“The kitchen came alive, and we were so lucky to have Chris cook for us.”