San José: Food Culture Tour with Cooking and Cocktail Class



Immerse yourself in the bustling nightlife of San Jose with an evening walking tour. Visit Central Market, National Theater, Spain and Morazan Park to learn about local food and taste some delicacies.

Highlights

  • Feel an explosion of flavors as you indulge in Costa Rican cuisine
  • Listen to the city’s history and anecdotes from a local guide
  • Making a delicious 'Morenito' and 'Mojito de cas' cocktails
  • Walk around beautiful parks, theaters, and markets of the city
  • Enjoy the cooking class make Empanada Arreglada

Description

Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city. Explore San Jose by Night, complete with local markets, cultural icons, enjoy a special cooking class and a tasty dinner with wine! Starting with the Central Market, which, is the only way to learn about the city’s food. Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secrets, uses of the roots, herbs, and fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. The locals say that you can get anything you need at the Central Market, even love potions for attracting a boyfriend or girlfriend. After the market, we’ll make our way down Central Avenue, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in San Jose, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk through Spain and Morazán Park and we will visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop to make cocktails el 'Morenito' one delicious coffee cocktail and try 'Mojito de cas' cocktail. Cook your own Empanada Arreglada, and we’ll be spending the rest of the evening in this special place Farm to table concept private home dining that specializes in Caribbean food This cozy establishment offers the best in Costa Rican cuisine a unique space that offers art, culture, history as well as fine dining.

Includes

Local guide Farm-to-table 4-course meal pre-Hispanic concept dinner Choice of several glasses of wine, special sangria, craft beers made with honey basil ale, ginger, vanella, watermelon, blackberry, etc. for cocktail making Luggage storage

Important Information

  • Enjoy contemporary markets and historical sights of the city, with the opportunity to visit places to purchase coffee and local farm chocolates Learn how to make cocktails that locals drink before arriving at the restaurant for a contemporary dinner

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