San Jose (Puerto Limón), Costa Rica

Rancho Pontevedra Farm Experience

Farm-to-Table Costa Rican Cuisine Learn about sustainable agriculture and participate in a Costa Rican cooking class during an informative excursion. After a brief safety orientation, explore the various plantations and roll up your sleeves for a hands-on vegetable-picking experience, where you can see firsthand the eco-friendly cultivation practices at Rancho Pontevedra. Discover the process, from soil preparation to the art of harvesting, each equally important in ensuring the quality and freshness of the crop. Then, head to the kitchen to meet a local cook and learn how to prepare traditional Costa Rican dishes. Begin with a classic, handmade tortillas, which you will shape by hand and cook on a griddle. Taste your creations alongside fresh cheese, beans and delicious fruit juices that bring to life the authentic flavors of Costa Rica. While you dine, enjoy a live equestrian show, then return to your awaiting ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.