Puerto Rican Gastronomy Cooking Class
Overview
Along with your local Chef, you will discover the unique flavors of Puerto Rican gastronomy while learning about our heritage and culture passed down through food. As part of this class, you will visit a local farmer's market, choose Caribbean staples for ingredients, and learn to cook some traditional dishes. Ask your chef for their secret dessert recipe!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks Appetizer and dessert are included.
- Alcoholic beverages Enjoy a welcome cocktail when you arrive!
- All equipment necessary for cooking (utensils, cooking basics, aprons, etc.) will be provided.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- This tour requires walking up/down a flight of stairs as well as some walking.
Meeting Location
San Juan
00901, Puerto Rico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Dive into the world of Puerto Rican gastronomy with this fun interactive cooking class!
Start your culinary journey in the company of our friend and chef at a local farmers’ market, where you’ll pick out your ingredients of the day and talk to locals. Learn about our staple foods as well as agricultural practices on the island before moving on to your cooking lesson.
Together with your chef, you will prepare the ingredients as they explain the cultural significance of the dish you will be working on. Time to roll up your sleeves and make your own authentic Puerto Rican dish! Follow family recipes, get new cooking techniques, and while seasoning, don’t forget to add a pinch of amor!
Private experiences available upon request.
*Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 9 participants in total to run. If we do not have enough participants for a date, the tour will be cancelled and refunded in full.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions/food allergies at least 24 hours in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-456102P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Appetizer and dessert are included.
- Alcoholic beverages. Enjoy a welcome cocktail when you arrive!.
- All equipment necessary for cooking (utensils, cooking basics, aprons, etc.) will be provided.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
- This tour requires walking up/down a flight of stairs as well as some walking.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puerto Rican Gastronomy Cooking Class is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puerto Rican Gastronomy Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- SnacksAppetizer and dessert are included.
- Alcoholic beveragesEnjoy a welcome cocktail when you arrive!
- All equipment necessary for cooking (utensils, cooking basics, aprons, etc.) will be provided.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- This tour requires walking up/down a flight of stairs as well as some walking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions/food allergies at least 24 hours in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
