点评:If you’re thinking about taking a cooking class while visiting Costa Rica, this is the one!
We visited La Casa del Alto as a family of four with two kids (ages 7 and 9) and the experience couldn’t have been more interactive and engaging for children. They were smiling from beginning to end—and they’re still talking about it! Truly for all of us, this was so much more than a cooking class. It was a true treasure of an experience and an unforgettable glimpse into authentic Costa Rican culture and family.
We hiked to La Casa del Alto with Maciel and her sweet dog, Lucy, through her family’s working coffee farm overlooking beautiful Atenas. Along the way, we learned about coffee cultivation and were even taught how to process fresh sugarcane upon arriving by (Uncle) Saul.
Maciel welcomed us into Mrs. Cecilia’s farmhouse, where we immediately felt like part of the family. She shared stories about her family’s history while showing us the treasured family photos hanging on the walls, giving us an even deeper appreciation for the generations who have called this special place home. Together with Mrs. Cecilia—whom we affectionately called Abuela—we made fresh tortillas by hand before enjoying one of the most delicious homemade Costa Rican meals we’ve had, complete with fresh lemonade. After dinner, we lingered over rich Costa Rican coffee, sharing stories and laughter while soaking in the peaceful countryside.
The experience didn’t end there. We fed the cows, helped bring in the chickens, and watched our kids play on the tree swing. On our hike back, Maciel showed us her cousins’ beautiful hillside gardens and introduced us to their adorable new baby piglets.
This was so much more than a cooking class or farm tour—it was an opportunity to spend time with one of the kindest, most welcoming families we’ve ever met and to experience what Costa Rican Pura Vida is truly all about.
I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. It left a lasting impression on our family and our hearts, and we will absolutely be back to visit. Thank you, La Casa del Alto, for memories we’ll cherish forever. 💞🇨🇷
翻译:如果您打算在游览哥斯达黎加时参加烹饪课,那这门课绝对是不二之选!
我们一家四口带着两个孩子(7岁和9岁)前往La Casa del Alto,孩子们全程都参与得兴致勃勃、乐在其中。他们从头到尾都笑容满面,至今仍津津乐道呢!对我们所有人而言,这远不止是一堂普通的烹饪课而已。这是一次无比珍贵的体验,让我们得以难忘地领略到地道的哥斯达黎加文化与家庭风貌。
我们在Maciel和她可爱的狗狗露西的带领下,徒步前往“La Casa del Alto”。途中我们经过了Maciel家正在耕种的咖啡农场,那里可以俯瞰美丽的阿特纳斯镇。一路上我们了解了咖啡的种植过程,到达后还得到了索尔叔叔的指导,学会了如何加工新鲜甘蔗。
Maciel热情地把我们迎进塞西莉亚女士的农舍,在那里我们立刻有了宾至如归的感觉,仿佛成了这个家庭的一员。她一边给我们讲述家族的历史,一边指给我们看墙上挂着的那些珍贵的全家福照片,让我们对一代代以这个特别的地方为家的人们产生了更深的敬意。随后,我们和塞西莉亚夫人——我们亲昵地称她为“阿贝拉”——一起亲手制作新鲜的玉米饼。之后,我们享用了有生以来吃过的最美味的哥斯达黎加家常菜,还喝了新鲜的柠檬水。晚餐过后,我们又慢慢地品饮着醇香的哥斯达黎加咖啡。在宁静的乡间,我们分享着故事,欢声笑语不断。
体验并未就此结束。我们喂了奶牛,帮忙把鸡赶回鸡舍,还看着孩子们在树上的秋千上嬉戏。在返回的路上,Maciel带我们参观了她表亲们打理得十分漂亮的山坡花园,还向我们介绍了他们家那些可爱的新出生的小猪崽。
这远不止是一堂烹饪课或一次农场游览——这是一个与我们遇到的最善良、最热情的人共度时光的绝佳机会。这是我们见过最热情好客的一家人,这次经历也让我们真正体会到了哥斯达黎加“Pura Vida”生活的真谛。
我极力推荐这段体验!它给我们的家庭留下了难以磨灭的美好回忆,我们一定会再次前来做客。谢谢La Casa del Alto,让我们拥有了这些永生难忘的回忆。💞🇨🇷