Bogotá: Carimañola Cooking Class + 5 Tastings with Family
Overview
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4 hours
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Ready to level up your culinary skills? Our Carimañola Cooking Class is more than a course—it's a deep dive into Colombian cuisine, culture, and history.
Why Choose Our Carimañola Cooking Class?
Local Expertise: Learn the secrets of crafting the perfect carimañola from chefs who are native to Colombia.
Cultural Immersion: Discover the African influences and rich history that make this dish more than just an appetizer—it's a historical delicacy.
Preserve Heritage: Help keep a fading culinary tradition alive by mastering a dish that holds a special place in Colombian culture.
Deep Dive: This isn't a surface-level course. You'll walk away understanding the 'why' and 'how' behind every ingredient and technique.
Become an Ambassador: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skill to not only recreate, but also represent authentic Colombian cuisine wherever you go.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
What To Expect
Cook carimañolas — Colombia's crispy fried yuca fritters — in a hands-on class inside a real Bogotá family home. Discover the African-Colombian roots of this iconic street food and the regional cooking secrets of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Your host Andres studied at Colombia's top culinary university and cooks alongside Doña, the family matriarch who has been making carimañolas for decades. The class unfolds in 5 hands-on steps: 1. Select the Cassava — learn to identify fresh yuca by texture and freshness, the first secret to great carimañolas. 2. Craft the Filling — Colombian spices and aromatics from the Caribbean coast, made from scratch. 3. Fry Your Carimañolas — shape, stuff, and fry until golden. Crispy outside, molten inside. 4. Learn the Secrets — discover the African culinary heritage behind this iconic Colombian dish. 5. Taste & Celebrate — enjoy carimañolas, Pastel de Yuca, Colombian Guacamole, and fresh Lulo juice together. Vegan-friendly options available upon request. Maximum 5 guests.
Sample Menu
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Carimañola
Crispy yuca exterior, molten cheese core. One bite, and you're in cheesy paradise.
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Pastel de Yuca
Ground meat marinated in zesty salsa encased in a crispy yuca shell.
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Colombian Guacamole
Colombian Guacamole takes the classic dip up a notch, blending creamy avocado with unique Colombian herbs.
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Spicy Herb Drizzle
Fresh herbs blend with zingy spices to create Aji de Yerbas de Colombia.
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Exotic Lulo Juice
Lulo Juice is a rollercoaster of tangy and sweet, a Colombian nectar that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
Options
Traditional Colombian Cooking: Make Carimañolas
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
personal and kind experience
340fridah,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a nice and very local experience! We were welcomed with such kindness and a heart warming environment. They even organised a little birthday treat, when they found out it was the birthday of one of us. They went above and beyond!! I would strongly recommend😇
Fantastic experience
Rita V,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic and very special experience to meet and cook with a local family in their home. Thank you so much for the delicious food and the beautiful memories.
Worthwhile
Jevay T,Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was amazing! We went through the entire process of making a very special dish and the accompanying sides. The family was welcoming and very kind to us. The tour guide helped to translate and explain the process to us. This was a hands on experience in the sense that we were truly cooking and chopping! This is a full 4 hour experience.
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