Wonderful cooking class, delicious bread - My friend and I had a great time at this cooking class. Carolina is insightful, friendly and a delight to bake with. We also got to leave with HEAPS of bread. Would highly recommend supporting this local family run farm on your next visit to Monteverde.

Wonderful morning baking! - Perfect morning making empanadas and typical Costa Rican bread with Carolina. Carolina taught us her grandmother’s recipes and we had fun mixing, kneading and eating the delicious products of our efforts! We will definitely be replicating the Empanadas for our family in California! Carolina is an amazing, wonderful host. She explained patiently and clearly each step of the process in great detail and excellent English. Carolina is young, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic but also completely genuine. It felt like we were baking with a friend. There were just the two of us this morning and most likely there will be fewer than 5 people learning together, so a truly personal experience. Also we booked the experience at 7 am for the same day at 10 am - so last minute decisions are fine! One last thing, the view from the reception area is majestic.

Best bread and great company. Highly recommend - This was a great excursion! Couldn't ask for a better host. My daughter and I made empanadas and sweet bread. We brought back the bread rolls we made and shared them with the hotel staff and they agreed it was some of the best bread they had. Plus, it was nice to sit and talk about Costa Rican life. We learned so much. I highly encourage you to take advantage of this. Tip: Google the name of the farm for the best directions.

Authentic, cultural and delicious!! - Beautiful experience and setting. The family hosting was so kind. Teen son even enjoyed it all. Bread and empanadas we made were delicious! Great conversation while we ate what we made and watched a beautiful sunset as we finished up. Could not have asked for a better cultural/authentic experience.

Hidden gem of an excursion. - Everything was perfect for this visit. Orlando picked us up right on time at our hotel and was super friendly. The baking experience itself, led by his sister, Carolina (sp.) was fun, authentic, interactive, and ultimately really tasty. The excursion takes place on their family farm and the scenery from the covered cooking area is breathtaking. Once your bread is baked you eat together with a little drink (non-alcoholic) onsite. Definitely worth looking into if you are looking for something a little different in your trip to Monteverde. They are super nice people. Small gift shop with locally made products onsite as well. Highly recommend for families, families with kids, couples, friends, anyone!

Beautiful location and... - Beautiful location and Carolina was friendly. Thanks for sharing your grandmother's recipes! The bread and empanadas were great.

Amazing!! highly recommended - This was so fun. They were so nice and I learned so much. I recommend this to anyone. Plus we got to eat the fruits of our labors with the most beautiful view. Carolina was patient, & a great teacher.

Not to be missed - So much fun. Carolina is a gem. She explains everything so well ! We had a blast and our food was great if I do say so myself. Plus the view was amazing. A perfect morning!

Amazing experience in Monteverde - This is the first review I have ever been inspired to write. This was such a great experience. Carolina was an excellent instructor. Met great people who were also traveling. The whole experience was relaxing, fun, and felt like I was at home cooking with love ones, exchanging stories, talking bout our experience in Costa Rica, and laughing. The empanadas and bread were delicious and I’ll try to make them at home when I’m back. Highly recommend!

A Wonderful, Heartfelt Bread-Making Experience in Monteverde - Our bread-making experience with Carolina at her family’s farm in Monteverde was truly special. From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us with warmth and shared stories of her family’s baking traditions, passed down through three generations. Using recipes from her grandmother—and even a cherished metal mixing spoon handed down through the years—Carolina made the experience deeply personal and authentic. Her passion for baking and her love for sharing her culture shone through every step of the process. She was incredibly personable, spoke excellent English, and made sure we felt at home in her kitchen. The bread we made was absolutely delicious, and the entire experience was both educational and heartwarming. If we ever return to Monteverde, we would not hesitate to visit again. This is a must-do experience for anyone looking to connect with local traditions in a meaningful way!