Costa Rica Creole Cooking School: Culinary & Gastronomic Vacations

The only vacation cooking school in Central America--come learn about the culinary history of the Americas and some new cooking ideas in one of the world's most scenic & relaxing locations . . .

Now taking reservations for 3-day culinary programs starting Spring, 2008

In the Kitchen

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"There may be dozens of eco-lodges in Costa Rica, but there is only one vacation cooking school. The Inn at Coyote Mountain is almost too good to be true: a 5-star luxury hotel, gourmet cooking school, and idyllic nature retreat all rolled into one. Guests learn about sustainable and organic agriculture, explore the culinary history of the Americas, and participate in the very best that responsible travel has to offer. "

David Lukas, Lonely Planet

"an intimate retreat where aspiring chefs can join one- to three-day classes on 'Caribbean-Creole' cooking." Heidi Mitchell, Travel & Leisure (June, 2004)

Costa Rica Creole Cooking School

San Ramon, Alajuela

info@cerrocoyote.com

"Culinary kitchen fiestas are the draw to this villa in the Tilarán mountain range, near the coffee town of San Ramón."

Suzanna Starcevic, The Tico Times (April 1, 2005)

"the Creole Cooking School . . . teaches you to make dishes such as empanadas and tamales, using organic produce—heirloom tomatoes, mangoes, vanilla—from the inn's gardens."

Rich Beattie, Travel & Leisure, (April, 2006)

Enroll in our multi-day, inclusive cooking vacations with accommodation, meals, and hands-on instruction.

"Top 10 Hotel Culinary Schools."

Gayot.com: The Guide to the Good Life, October, 2007

Savor tropical luxury and learn to cook in new ways & with new ingredients at the Creole Cooking School located in the mountains above the Pacific Ocean not far from San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Come for intensive, hands-on classes in our beautiful teaching kitchen with panoramic views of the Pacific, including culinary instruction, lodging, and meals.

Classes delve into Creole, Latin, and Mediterranean styles of cookery, and may also include field trips to markets, gardens, or coffee plantations.

Please call or e-mail for reservation, rates, and information. 3-day/3-night culinary vacations cost $750 per person. Programs usually begin on thursday afternoons January through May, though dates are flexible for groups of 6 or more.

A typical three-day, three-night itinerary based at the Inn at Coyote Mountain:

Day One

Arrive at the Inn at Coyote Mountain after lunchtime

Orientation to the hotel, nature preserve, and teaching kitchen

Introduction to tropical ingredients, the history & culture of Creole cookery, and a tour of local coffee fincas (seasonal)

Assist in dinner preperation

Gourmet candlelight dinner overlooking the twinkling lights of Puntarenas and the Pacific Ocean

Day Two

Full breakfast including a tasting of tropical fruits and juices

Discussion of Creole cuisine in the kitchen followed by a visit to the San Ramon farmer's market, in the country's agricultural center, 20 minutes away

Hands-on culinary instruction in the preperation of lunch, including breads and desserts, if desired

Lunch

Afternoon Free

Candlelight dinner

Day Three

Breakfast

Preperation of a variety of Latin-Creole fare, including empanadas, rice dishes, and traditional "tico" tamales, with local Costa Rica chef

Lunch

Afternoon free or optional field trip

Hands-on preparation of dinner

Dinner

Other itineraries, including travel to additional food destinations, or country tours can be arranged.

Hotels of Costa Rica: Inn at Coyote Mountain

Owned & Operated by Pacific Avenue, Ltd./Pacific Avenue, S.A.
info@cerrocoyote.com local phone: 8 383 0544 (not for reservations or information)

Reservation & Hotel Information Requests, Call our Sister Propery, Trout Point Lodge: 1-902-482-8360

Toll-free fax: +1 (800) 980-0713

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