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Community project cooking class and Medellin social transformation tour
(17) Reviews
Alejandro Echavarría
About
Via Cocina combines social transformation and healthy eating with delicious cooking classes, and many say the project’s inspiring story is worth the trip alone. I've traveled to 70+ countries as an international development volunteer since 2003, and this is my life project coming to fruition!
When you book an experience with us, the proceeds directly support Via Cocina activities, subsidizing cooking classes and training for low income community members who cannot afford to pay market value. We even show you what past activities have helped us accomplish, and how your participation and contribution will have impact on the project's future development. But above all, it's a very relaxed, fu...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exotic Fruit tasting
Fresh juice
Lunch or dinner with fresh juice, depending on the time of the class booked
Use of cooking equipment, apron
Healthy fresh juice is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 51a #28-17
We will meet at the training centre, you can ring the doorbell next to our red metal gate and we'll let you in to start your experience!
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Community project cooking class and Medellin social transformation tour
(17) Reviews
Alejandro Echavarría
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$67.50
Price varies by group size
About
Via Cocina combines social transformation and healthy eating with delicious cooking classes, and many say the project’s inspiring story is worth the trip alone. I've traveled to 70+ countries as an international development volunteer since 2003, and this is my life project coming to fruition!
When you book an experience with us, the proceeds directly support Via Cocina activities, subsidizing cooking classes and training for low income community members who cannot afford to pay market value. We even show you what past activities have helped us accomplish, and how your participation and contribution will have impact on the project's future development. But above all, it's a very relaxed, fu...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exotic Fruit tasting
Fresh juice
Lunch or dinner with fresh juice, depending on the time of the class booked
Use of cooking equipment, apron
Healthy fresh juice is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 51a #28-17
We will meet at the training centre, you can ring the doorbell next to our red metal gate and we'll let you in to start your experience!
Return
Itinerary
We'll take a walk exploring Medellin's social transformation, from the tram and metro cable, to community sports centers, to stories behind colorful murals that share the neighborhood's history and culture. At the Vía Cocina training center, we'll tour the project spaces and our green rooftop where we'll pick organic herbs and vegetables for the class. I'll explain more about Medellin's transformation, pointing out projects visible from the rooftop situated in breathtaking mountains. I'll also share the challenges of constructing the training center with my own hands.
In the kitchen we'll put on our aprons, learning cutting and prep techniques that make cooking easier and fun. We'll prepar...
