Colombia · COLOMBIAN COOKING & COCKTAIL CLASSES
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Each of the 15 colombian cooking & cocktail classes below carries its price, its verdict and the one detail that decides it. Read the first three, choose, and get on with the rest of the trip.
Taste 8 to 10 Colombian rums and paired chocolates in Cartagena, with cocktail making and a storied lesson from a rum specialist.
“Thanks Renato for a great experience. As it was just us for the Rum tasting, I appreciated the care you took in sharing your knowledge of the rum, chocolate and Colombia. Best part of the trip so far. :-)”
A 3-hour small-group craft beer crawl in Bogotá with tastings, Tapazo, and stops tied to Colombia’s beer history and breweries.
“Excellent tour, the guide was incredible! We enjoyed so much this tour, totally worth it.”
Private Medellín coffee and chocolate farm day with a short uphill hike, hands-on bean and cacao processing, and hotel pickup included.
“My friend and I booked this private tour and immediately I knew it would be a great experience the moment Sara picked us up from our hotel! She is such a sweet, smart, knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the country on our drive to the coffee and chocolate farms outside of the city in the mountains. The 2 farms were so amazing with beautiful views of the mountainside and valley, and SO many stunning flowers and plants. The experience at both of the local farm owners was unique, leaning and doing the process that they do daily to produce the coffee and chocolates. Both farms had the…”
Small-group chocolate tour near Medellín with a real cacao farm visit, hands-on pod picking, tasting, and making your own bars to take home.
“Very informative and authentic down home country farm. The owners were very friendly, and showed all fruit trees, coffee plants, and three different chocolate varieties. Also, the farm was picturesque with many different flowers. Of course, you could not ask for a better guide.”
Cartagena rum tasting with live jazz and blues plus Colombian rhythms, paired with a cheese and ham board. 2 hours, 6 rums.
“If I could rate this 100 stars I would. This was truly the best way for us to spend our last night in Cartagena. We had a fun group, all of whom really appreciated learning about rum and its history in Colombia and tasting it, too! Jose was a great gRead more”
Speedboat to Rosario Islands with hotel beach access, welcome cocktail, lunch, kayaks, plus optional extras like snorkeling, massage, and yoga days.
“The trip was a lot of fun. We loved our experience at Islabela Island. The food, the drinks, the beach, and the service were great. The unfortunate part was that our boat to get to the island keep on shutting off. It took much longer to get to our destination as it kept on happening every 15 minutes. It will take the crew many tries to get the boat going. This was a bit frustrating and unfortunate as it took away from our time at the island.”
Party through Theatron’s 20 clubs in Bogotá with drinking games, VIP entry options, a cocktail, and a late afterparty until 5 a.m.
“Amazing!!! Absolutely great hostel and an amazing social experience. Highly recommend to anyone in bogota who wants a good time”
Learn to make Colombian empanadas from scratch in Medellín with a small group, choosing meat, chicken, vegan or vegetarian fillings, and eating together.
“This was an amazing opportunity to learn how to make homemade empanadas! There were so many ingredients to choose from and the hosts were qonderful! I highly recommend this experience!”
Cocoa farm day trip from Medellín. Tour the cacao process, taste hot cacao and nibs, and make your own chocolate at a family farm.
“Was very nice. The drive was great and the personal experience with the family that runs the farm and works there was very good. I really like how we were able to walk around and taste all the fruits off the trees and we were able to make our own chocolate which we took home.”
1-hour Cartagena rum and chocolate tasting at Caffé Lunático, pairing Colombian rums with chocolate and learning the production behind the flavors.
“Ah we had the best time Dilan! Very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. The chelate pairings with the rum were great. It’s a unique experience that you should definitely get involved in to learn and taste local Colombian rum with great history behind them. Express experience did not feel rushed and was filled with many interesting facts as well as many laughs and great conversations. Thank you”
Cartagena craft beer tasting with 8 to 10 Colombian beers plus ceviche or sandwich, guided in Spanish or English.
“My partner and I really loved and enjoyed the beer tasting. I was hesitant because I am not a fan or beer, turns out I am a sweet stout fan. We really recommend the beer tasting!”
Cartagena private rum and chocolate tasting at El Arsenal. Sample 8 Colombian rums, paired chocolates, savory bites. 2 hours.
“We had an AMAZING experience with this tasting. Alejandra was our guide, and she was fun, interesting, and so welcoming! We did several guided tours while we were in Cartagena and this was by far our favorite. It’s also a great value for your money- we sampled 8 rums and many chocolates and savory snacks!”
Cartagena day trip to Cristal Beach with speedboat ride, National Aviary stop, lunch, and a welcome cocktail plus bar credit.
“Muy barato todo el tour administrado por muchos tours operadores pero todo un desastre Primero contactan de freedom beach club y coordinan punto de recogida en la plaza de los pegazos. Hasta aquí perfecto. Luego nos contacta otra persona diferente (del aviario) para cambiar punto de recogida por nuestro hotel, cosa que cambia el propio día del tour en la mañana. Entonces, mientras esperamos en el caótico punto de espera acordado al inicio con el club, donde duramos media hora esperando , tres personas diferentes estuvieron buscándonos para finalmente recogernos frente al centro de convenciones. Completo desorden y descoordinación. La plaza de los pegazos es un punto fatal por el…”
Cartagena cocktail class in a studio near El Santuario, learn Colombian spirits and fruits, mix and taste 5 drinks with snacks.
“The cocktails were great! The mixologist and staff were very interactive. I wish I had the opportunity to make my own drink while following along with the mixologist We only got the opportunity to shake it.”
Bean-to-bar workshop in Bolívar, Colombia. Watch cacao roasting, taste cocoa percentages, and make bonbons, truffles, or bars.
“Our guide Alejandra, was so passionate about the chocolate process. She had great energy and answered all our questions. Very interesting tour, we learned a lot. The chocolate we made was some of the best we’ve ever had. Very cool experience and recommend it if you want to see Cartagena and Colombia in an authentic way.”
