★ 5.0 on Google · Rain or shine · Free cancellation up to 48 h before

Bread Making Classes in Monteverde

Bake homemade bread and empanadas with Carolina, using recipes passed down through our family.

With Carolina

Bake artisan bread surrounded by nature

Join Carolina in Monteverde to learn real homemade bread and empanadas. Mix, shape, cook and taste warm recipes passed down through our family.

In our farm kitchen, Carolina shows you how to choose fresh local ingredients and prepare bread and empanada doughs by hand with traditional techniques. You knead and shape your own bread and fill your empanadas with local fillings like chicken, beans or cheese.

While everything bakes, we share stories about the baking tradition of Monteverde. Then we sit down together to enjoy what you made with coffee, tea or sugar cane water. No experience needed: small groups and all levels welcome.

Bread Class at a Glance

Price: $35 adults · $20 children (2 to 12) · free under 2 · Costa Rican residents ₡12,000 adult and ₡7,000 child
Duration: 2 hours
Start times: 10 AM, 1 PM and 4 PM
Group size: up to 10 people
Language: English or Spanish
Location: about 15 minutes from Santa Elena, Monteverde
Hotel pickup: $15 per person, round trip
Cancellation: free up to 48 hours before
Payment: by card online
Includes: traditional bread, empanadas (chicken, beans or cheese) and drinks: coffee, tea or sugar cane water

What you’ll do

A hands-on class in groups of up to 10 people, ideal for couples and families.

Meet Carolina

Join our local cooks in the farm kitchen and learn about our farmstead.

Select ingredients

Choose fresh, local ingredients for the bread and empanadas.

Prepare the dough

Learn traditional techniques for bread and empanada doughs.

Shape the bread

Knead and shape your own bread, ready for the oven.

Make empanadas

Fill your empanadas with local fillings like chicken, beans or cheese.

Enjoy the meal

Savor the food you have prepared with new friends.

A Bread Class Rain or Shine

The class takes place in our covered farm kitchen, so rain does not stop it. It is a good plan for a rainy day in Monteverde.

From the farm kitchen

What our guests say

★ 5.0 on Google · 254 reviews

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   Emily Saavedra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sweet and beautiful stop for your costa rica journey! Amazing tour
  
 
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   Jonny 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wowzers. A last minute “what should we do to pass the time” turned into one of the highlights of our trip. Orlando and his family are so genuinely gracious even by Costa Rican standards (everyone is ridiculously nice here). The cheese being delicious was a cherry on top. I remember drinking raw milk as a kid and thinking “this is gross”. But the milk straight out of the udder was the best milk I’ve ever had, sweet even. You don’t have to do that of course, but it seems that enough people have asked that he even has cocoa powder ready to make into chocolate milk for you (which unsurprisingly was the best chocolate milk I’ve ever had). An organic farming family that loves what they do and want to share that with others. We were lucky enough to experience that little slice of heaven.
  
 
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   Alex Mishin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice experience. Hosts are friendly and take good care of the farm.
  
 
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   Orly Lichter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing experience! Very nice local family farm. One of the best experiences we did in Costa Rica
  
 
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   Prateek Patil 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour! The kids loved it, especially milking the cow, making cheese, and making tortillas.
  
 
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   Arash 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such an amazing time at Finca Paraiso, a family run farm where Orlando is incredibly passionate and explains everything so well. We milked a cow, fed the cows, and got to experience farm life in a super hands on way, which felt really special in today’s digital world. It was honestly one of the most unique experiences I have ever had and perfect for all ages, and making our own cheese at the end was the cherry on top, it was delicious. Highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Neeka Sabri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This cheese tour at Finca Paraiso was unforgettable. Orlando and his family are amazing hosts and make the entire experience feel authentic and meaningful. We fed the cows, milked a cow ourselves, and really connected with the farm and the animals. It felt refreshing and grounding to step away from technology and experience something so real. Making cheese at the end was the highlight, and the cheese tasted incredible. This is a must do experience for anyone visiting, no matter the age
  
 
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   Moritz Abler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sehr interessante Eindrücke, vom Farmleben bis hin zur Käseherstellung. Kühe auf der Weide, eine freilaufende Katze und Hühner - echtes Landleben!
Zur Tour gehört unter anderem das füttern von Jungkühen. Auch werden zum Ende der Tour Tortillas selbstgebacken und zusammen mit dem frischen Käse serviert. Super lecker und absolut empfehlenswert!

Am besten direkt über die Website buchen, da Plattformen wie Getyourguide immer eine Vermittlungsgebühr kassieren.
  
 
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   Chris S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Orlando and his family were great!  Our whole family had a wonderful experience on the tour of the farm.  We got to see several of the various animals on the farm and interact with them, like feeding the baby cows with milk and leaves, playing with their 4 month old farm kitten, and milking a cow, which none of us had never done.  Afterwards we made tortillas and Orlando’s sister made fresh cheese which we ate with the tortillas and our choice of coffee, tea or agua dulce.  If you get the agua dulce, ask Orlando for a lime to squeeze into the agua dulce.  My wife said it reminded her of her abuelita’s agua dulce that she always served.  I highly recommend booking this tour, Orlando’s hospitality is top notch and it felt like a very unique “tico” experience.
  
 
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   Tianwei Xu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience! You can feed the cow, milk the cow, and make tortillas. The guide is very nice.
  
 
  
  
 
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Bread Making Class FAQ

What do you do in the Finca Paraíso bread making class in Monteverde?

In two hours with Carolina in our farm kitchen in Monteverde, you choose fresh local ingredients, prepare bread and empanada doughs by hand, shape your own bread and fill empanadas with chicken, beans or cheese. Then you sit down to enjoy what you made with coffee, tea or sugar cane water.

How much does the class cost, and how do I book it?

It is $35 for adults and $20 for kids aged 2 to 12, and children under 2 are free. Costa Rican residents pay ₡12,000 per adult and ₡7,000 per child. You book on our website, pay by card and get instant confirmation. You can cancel for free up to 48 hours before.

Add Our Farm & Cheese Tour

Make it a full farm morning: milk a cow and make fresh cheese before your bread class.

Book Your Bread Making Class

Choose your date and time, pay by card and get instant confirmation. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp.