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Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups

54 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 54 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Enjoy a private cooking class in a local San Juan home in a residential neighborhood away from the touristy center. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local Puerto Rican culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Yeira will teach you 4-5 traditional Puerto Rican dishes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this warm and friendly local, passionate about food and travel. Experience authentic Puerto Rican life and cuisine with your host Yeira as you cook together and dine on authentic family recipes you won't find in restaurants. Yeira is a fun local host with a doctorate in clinical psychology who believes that food and cooking promotes wellness in people! She is excited to share her authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and culture with those visiting her hometown of San Juan.

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  • Private Puerto Rican cooking lesson and meal with Yeira

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    9VV8+H6
    Bayamón, Puerto Rico

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    What To Expect

    This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. Yeira welcomes you into her home with a delicious tropical cocktail and then teaches you to cook 4-5 dishes. Your hands-on 2-hour cooking lesson includes cooking demonstrations. A few dishes you might learn to cook are a main such as pollo en salsa criolla (Caribbean style chicken stew) or churrasco (skirt steak) with chimichurri, two side dishes such as arroz con gandules (traditional rice in Puerto Rico with green pigeon peas) or Caribbean style rice and beans, mofongo or yuca al mojo with sofrito (Puerto Rican seasoning), and a dessert. Your meal is served with a fresh salad. The menu varies and is created based on the season, availability of ingredients, and guests' dietary restrictions. Your meal also includes an appetizer that your hosts may have prepared in advance. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you helped prepare on Yeira's beautiful outdoor terrace. At the end of this culinary experience, you will leave with a full stomach, an understanding of Puerto Rican cuisine and culture, two Puerto Rican eBooks to share with your loved ones, and memorable stories!

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Menu varies depending on the season and guests' dietary requests
    • Yeira can host larger groups of up to 30 so if you're interested please contact us

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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    • All Fees and Taxes
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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Private, personalized experience
    • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Menu varies depending on the season and guests' dietary requests
    • Yeira can host larger groups of up to 30 so if you're interested please contact us
    • A 1-week cancellation policy applies to this experience. Please cancel at least 7 days in advance to receive a full refund.
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