Cooking classes in Cartagena
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Cartagena home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Cartagena is warmest in June at about 90°F (32°C).
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Top cooking classes in Cartagena
Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience)From $59View 
4h Cooking Class in Cartagena with 10 Recipes & Bottomless DrinksFrom $77View 
Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in CartagenaFrom $140View
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What to eat and drink in Cartagena
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Ceviche
- Raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander.
- Fried fish
- Whole fried fish (often red snapper) served with coconut rice and patacones.
- Coconut rice
- Rice cooked in coconut milk until sweet and slightly caramelised; the usual side to fried fish.
- Patacones
- Green plantain slices fried twice until crisp, served with dips or as a side.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Cartagena month by month
Averages for Cartagena, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (31) |
| Low °F (°C) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 77 (25) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 77 (25) |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:59 pm | 6:10 pm | 6:13 pm | 6:13 pm | 6:16 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:21 pm | 6:03 pm | 5:45 pm | 5:36 pm | 5:43 pm |
Questions
What food is Cartagena known for?
Ceviche: raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander. Fried fish: whole fried fish (often red snapper) served with coconut rice and patacones. Coconut rice: rice cooked in coconut milk until sweet and slightly caramelised; the usual side to fried fish.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Cartagena?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
