Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers
Overview
Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook.
• Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food
• Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes
• Hotel pick up and drop off is included
• Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions
• Vegetarian options are available
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
- Homecooked Oaxacan meal
Meeting and Pickup
Carlos will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Oaxaca hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.
What To Expect
Join Lorenza for an unforgettable cooking class in Oaxaca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich culinary traditions. After being picked up from your hotel by Carlos, you’ll arrive at Lorenza's rural farmhouse, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink. Learn about local cheese-making or explore Lorenza’s garden, where she grows the fresh ingredients used in your class. Together, you’ll cook an appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert, with Lorenza guiding you through every step. This authentic experience is the perfect way to connect with Oaxacan food, culture, and local people—an absolute must for any traveler!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that Lorenza speaks only Spanish, but Carlos (or another guide) will be present to translate.
- Alcohol and return transportation are included in the experience; please provide your hotel details when booking
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Private cooking class with your host Lorenza.
- Homecooked Oaxacan meal.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
- Homecooked Oaxacan meal
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that Lorenza speaks only Spanish, but Carlos (or another guide) will be present to translate.
- Alcohol and return transportation are included in the experience; please provide your hotel details when booking
