Duration: ~2 hours
Welcome & Introduction – 10 minutesMeet your local cook and guide at Alma Verde. 
Overview of the workshop, safety, and hygiene in the kitchen.
Brief introduction to Cahuita’s Afro-Caribbean culinary heritage. 
Herbal Garden & Farm Tour – 20 minutesExplore Alma Verde’s herbal garden and organic farm.
Learn about tropical crops, fragrant herbs, and spices: turmeric, ginger, cacao, and more.
Pick fresh ingredients to use in the cooking session. 
Hands-On Cooking Workshop – ~1 hourPrepare traditional Caribbean dishes using freshly harvested ingredients:
Patacones
Rondon
Rice and Beans
Learn time-honored cooking techniques from your guide. 
Prepare Caribbean traditional drinks.
Meal & Tasting – 20 minutesSit down to enjoy the full farm-to-table meal you prepared.
Share the experience with fellow participants and savor your creations. 
Wrap-Up & Farewell – 10 minutesQ&A session with your guide.
Tips on cooking Caribbean dishes at home.
Opportunity for photos and souvenirs. 
A hands-on, 2-hour farm-to-table experience where guests harvest fresh ingredients, cook traditional Afro-Caribbean dishes, and enjoy a full meal they prepared.
Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours, including the herbal garden tour, ingredient harvesting, hands-on cooking, and meal tasting.
Yes! The tour is suitable for families and children, though infants under 4 are not recommended unless carried.
Pricing varies depending on the number of participants and whether optional transportation is included. Please contact us for the current rates.
Yes. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
Guests will learn about Cahuita’s tropical crops, herbs, and spices, traditional cooking methods, and the preparation of iconic Caribbean dishes like patacones, rondon, jerk chicken, rice and beans, as well as tradtional caribbean drinks
Participants enjoy the full farm-to-table Caribbean meal they prepared, including main dishes, side dishes, and handmade cacao-based desserts.
Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity, closed-toe shoes, and a camera for photos. All cooking tools and ingredients are provided.
The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
Transportation is optional and can be arranged for an additional cost from nearby locations such as Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, or Manzanillo.
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