2.5 hours · Salta & Jujuy · Argentina
Learn to fold Salta-style empanadas with local cooks, and eat them straight out of the oven.
No visit to Salta is complete without tasting its famous empanadas. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll go beyond tasting and learn how to prepare authentic Salta-style empanadas from scratch alongside local cooks.
Discover the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make Salta’s empanadas unique while gaining insight into the culinary heritage of northern Argentina. After the cooking session, sit down to enjoy the empanadas you’ve helped prepare, accompanied by local beverages in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
This experience is ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone wanting to bring home a true taste of Argentina.
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- every day
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
Cook Like a Local
- 1- Welcome & Cultural Introduction
- Learn about the importance of empanadas in Salta’s culinary traditions.
- 2- Cooking Demonstration
- Meet your local cook and discover the ingredients and preparation techniques.
- 3- Hands-On Cooking Class
- Prepare authentic Salta-style empanadas step by step.
- 4- Baking Process
- Watch the empanadas being baked and learn local cooking tips.
- 5- Tasting Experience
- Enjoy freshly baked empanadas accompanied by a glass of wine and water.
What's included
- ✓ Interactive cooking class
- ✓ Local cook and host
- ✓ Empanada tasting
- ✓ 1 glass of wine
- ✓ Water
Not included
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Camera or smartphone
- Curiosity and an appetite for local culture
Know before you go
- Small-group experience
- Suitable for all ages
Meeting point
Salta
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$69 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
2.5 hours.
What's included?
Interactive cooking class, Local cook and host, Empanada tasting, 1 glass of wine, Water.
What's not included?
Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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