Make Authentic Colombian Empanadas with Local Chef (Small Groups)
Overview
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2 hours
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Learn to make authentic Colombian empanadas (Gluten-Free!) from scratch with a local chef — then enjoy them with drinks and stunning city views. This is an easy and hands-on cooking class ideal for solo travelers, small groups and families!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us and discover a more local side of Comuna 13 in the residential neighborhood of La Pradera, a part of Medellín that still feels authentic and lived-in, away from the busiest tourist paths. We keep our groups small so the experience stays personal and relaxed. We meet at the exit of Juan XXIII Metrocable station, which you can reach by taking the cable car from San Javier while enjoying incredible views over Medellín. From there, we take a short walk through La Pradera, a neighborhood that has transformed significantly in recent years and is now a peaceful and welcoming place to experience everyday local life. After the walk, we'll arrive at our little workshop, where a local chef will guide you step by step in making one of Colombia’s most iconic street foods: the empanada. You’ll prepare everything from scratch—shaping the dough, making the fillings, and learning traditional sauces—so you can easily recreate them at home after your trip. To finish, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the empanadas you’ve made, paired with a refreshing drink, and take in views of Medellín while sharing stories about food, culture, and daily life in Colombia.
Sample Menu
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Delicious Colombian Empanadas
Authentic Colombian empanadas based on Yuca (Cassava) dough - soft, crispy and Gluten-Free!
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Meals
Extra drinks are available
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Make Authentic Colombian Empanadas with Local Chef (Small Groups)
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice cooking class for all levels!!
Christie B,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Me and my boyfriend are traveling through Colombia and ate a lot of Empanadas so ofcourse we had to learn it ourselfs to be able to make it at home. So happy we booked this class! Our chef Jheams picked us up on time and took us to a little local store where we bought the last ingredients. His presence was so lovely and with humor and patience he teached us how to make Cartagena style Empanadas, which we enjoyed afterwards with a beautiful view! Highly recommend!
Authentic food experience with congenial locals!
PaulD54,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Authentic local experience from shopping for ingredients while walking through the neighborhood to preparing ingredients as is done in a household to sitting on the balcony overlooking the metro Medellin valley eating what was made, this adventure felt like being part of the community, even if only for a short time. Most instruction and conversation was in Spanish though there were two assistants that were available with fluent English skills to translate. Great to have the opportunity to share with others (locals experiencing this adventure and some who had lived elsewhere) all in a convivial atmosphere. This is a new venture with a small group - with the quality of the experience and super attitude of the hosts this will surely blossom into a not to miss experience. Two thumbs up!!!
Great workshop and very friendly staff!
Annick S,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a really fun and authentic experience. The staff was very friendly and the empanadas were delicious. If you want to experience local culture and cuisine, I highly recommend this activity!
Empanadas with a view
Tour38635529899,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00first time making empanadas and honestly… amazing ! Super fun, super tasty, and that view?? Also huge shoutout to the chef — he showed us around, was super friendly, and you could really feel he loves what he does. 100% recommend!
More than great experience!
Curious45211179595,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice experience! Very friendly chef. It was fun, educational, funny and above all very tasty! Definitely worth it for those who want to soak up some local culture or want a delicious lunch!
Amazing Local Experience
thomasbR70GZ,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a super nice experience here. It felt very local and authentic. Making the food was very hands-on, and the empanadas were delicious. The place also has a great view, which made everything even better. We had a great time and definitely recommend it.
Best local experience & Delicious food! Thank you Jheams!
livsQ1369UC,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience with Rico Y Ya! Jheams was an exceptional host. We had the chance to discover life in a local barrio, then went on to make delicious empanadas with an amazing view of Medellín! I would definitely recommend!
Jheams was so welcoming...
Stephanie P,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jheams was so welcoming and we had a great time making empanadas! We had a quick walk to the market to pick up some yuca and then he showed us how to make the Cartagena style empanadas. They were delicious and the view from his place was lovely!
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