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4 hours
Mobile ticket
With the help of a native mom you will discover the most exotic local flavors. Learn about our life and how we prepare delicious delicacies
Public transportation options are available nearby
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
This experience is for those who wants to discover the real culture of the city. We will go to a popular a local neighborhood outside the old city. We meet at 4 pm at Exito sandiego" supermarket. After to meet we will go to meet a mom at a family's in a local neighborhood located 20 minutes from the old city. At this house we are going to cook a delicious recipe guide it by her at a kitchen that has a beautiful view of the other side of the city. Cold beers will be waiting for us. We are going to make some empanadas. After eat them with some amazing sauces we will make the main course, "arroz con coco", "plátano en tentación" or "patacones" and meat ( beef, pork, chicken or fish) with just local tips. We will also prepare a delicious salad and drink a local fruit juice. For dessert we will cook an amazing local dessert. At the end you can take some coffee and sit on the rooftop while we play good music and talk about local's life.
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Empanadas
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Arroz con coco
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Plátano en Tentación
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Posta Cartagenera
dessert
Arroz con leche
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
859kenyah,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wonderful, authentic experience with Maria and her family! They were very welcoming and friendly. The laughs and good vibes were a bonus for the cooking experience! Would definitely recommend.




U1643MDannaw,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with a local feel. The food was delicious. Maria and Nancy were great hosts. Recommended for couples or small groups.





annaoA3129EX,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very wholesome and authentic experience! We went to our guide's house and prepared a 3 course meal with her aunt. They explained everything in detail and the end results were delicious. We loved it and felt like we were welcomed into the family for a few hours. Highly recommend!



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