Cooking Class: Hands-On Colombian Empanadas Preparation with a Local Family
4.4
12 Ratings
Medellín

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture by joining a hands-on empanadas cooking class with a local family in Medellín. Book now and experience the authentic flavors of Colombia!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cra. 73 #20a-22 - PLEASE NOTE that only the reservation fee to secure your place is paid through the platform. Then you will pay COP 100,000 per person upon arrival. It will be COP 150,000 for the entire experience. It’s about USD 36 in total per person (USD 12 paid here + USD 24 on the day of the experience)

You will have the opportunity to learn how we prepare delicious empanadas in Colombia, these will be made with your own hands and our guidance.

It will be a pleasure to welcome you to our home and let you learn about our culture.

The empanadas have different flavors, so we will use ingredients according to your preference (valid for vegetarians too).

Ideal for families, groups of friends and couples! It is an excellent opportunity to take the recipe and try making them at home.

The experience is taught mainly in Spanish with the option of translation into English. It has been a success so far and the immersion with our culture is greater.

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
  • Local beer
Additional Information

We offer a special experience in the city of Medellín. You will come to our home, you will share with a Colombian family, in the middle of a totally interactive class. It is a unique experience that you cannot miss! Plus you’ll love the empanadas.

PLEASE NOTE that only the reservation fee to secure your place is paid through the platform. Then you will pay COP 100,000 per person upon arrival. It will be COP 150,000 for the entire experience. It’s about USD 36 in total per person (USD 12 paid here + USD 24 on the day of the experience)

The immersion in our culture will be very great since you will learn about our tradition of empanadas and you will make them with your own hands. We have options for vegetarians. As soon as you book, don’t hesitate to let us know your food preferences.

We started on Airbnb Experiences and, due to the great reception, we are venturing into this website. You can see our great reviews and our 4.9 rating!

Location
Cra. 73 #20a-22
Carrera 73
House 201, in the Belén San Bernardo neighborhood. We are located diagonally from the Belén San Bernardo church and three blocks from the Belén Library Park. Our house is located 10 minutes from Laureles and 15 minutes from El Poblado.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Michelle_m
Jun 11, 2024
Yum! Enjoy the empanadas of your labor! - My friend and I did this empanada class and had the best time! The sisters were so friendly and even though my Spanish isn't very good, we shared a number of jokes. (I did sign up for a Saturday class so that the English translation was available but I didn't need her - Mari - much for translation). 100% recommend taking this class!!!
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Erikafm1683wo
Apr 20, 2024
I loved this class - This class was amazing. I love that it was in a home. It made the class feel even more authentic. And the empanadas were amazing!
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Wre2nxt
Jan 23, 2024
Finger lickin' Colombian fun - Naty's place is easy to find and not far from Central Medellin. I was welcomed to her home and kitchen with a delicious ice-cold beverage. Which was well needed as it was a hot day! We got to learn how she got started making Empanadas and also some history of the ingredients. After we were guided, step by step, how to make the fillings, how to knead the dough, and how to shape the Empanadas. After we all sat around chatting and eating our freshly fried treats. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours and do something fun and cultural. Well done!
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Ryan_l
Dec 9, 2023
This was an awesome... - This was an awesome experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is visiting Medellin!
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Gillian_g
Nov 26, 2023
Authentic and informative experience in Medellín! - This was an awesome experience! Erika and Natalia are super nice, and Natalia is a great teacher (and obviously a pro at making empanadas). I learned tips and tricks that I will use again. Definitely recommend!
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Escape43638113896
Oct 28, 2023
Excellent experience! - A very fun experience that you cannot miss if you visit Medellín. Plus the empanadas are too delicious. Natalia and Erika welcomed us like at home and very patiently explained everything to us step by step. My husband speaks English and there was no problem with the explanation. Without a doubt, 100% recommended.
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Lucecita_mre
Oct 28, 2023
An authentic experience! - My children and I love food and we came across this gem of an experience on our visit to Medellín. We loved living the experience from a local family and enjoying what we prepared with our own hands.
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Juliafs482tn
Oct 21, 2023
Fantastic :) - So wonderful! Such an authentic experience and I feel confident in my empanada-making skills. I'd recommend anyone that comes to Medellín to do this class :)
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Natalia_g
Jul 11, 2024
Fun but the group should be smaller - Way too many people in the class. We I booked I thought it was private for the 6 of us. It wasn’t a cheap class.
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Natalia_g
Jul 11, 2024
Fun but crowded - The host was nice. The empanadas were good. The issue is the space was not good for 12 people, it was crowded and hard to see or participate at times. Through Viator it says max 6, which was the size of our group. When we arrive there were 6 more people. It wasn’t cheap. I expected based on what was listed and what I paid that it would be a private class. It should only be 6 max. It was disappointing since I was different that I expected based on the listing.
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