Mofongo & Mojito Culinary Adventure
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Port
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$200
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
First, enjoy a walking tour of Old San Juan with a focus on architecture, history, legends and pass through the shopping district. Old San Juan, a Spanish colonial city that is more than 500 years old, is a delight.
Walking builds up an appetite, so the last stop of the tour will take you to enjoy a culinary experience where you will learn the origins, history and how to assemble a Mofongo. The chef greets you and offers you a delicious, cold Mojito beverage and a tasty appetizer. Then, (s)he will provide you with instructions and all the fixings to plate your own mofongo lunch -- a must-try dish for first-time visitors wanting to sample the local fare. It is a delightful mash of fried green plantains (or cassava or breadfruit) and chicken broth into which chicken (or vegetables upon request) is added. You will discover the magic of the cocina criolla (creole cuisine) by learning about this local favorite, and have fun seasoning, plating, and putting the finishing touches on your own. Savor every bite -- you're halfway to becoming an honorary Puerto Rican.
Please note: A Piña Colada beverage may be substituted for the Mojito if mint is unavailable to make the Mojito. Minimum age is 10 years. A substantial amount of walking is required in Old San Juan with a guided walking tour that lasts approximately 2 hours. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The Creole kitchen portion of the tour is not an interactive cooking class; your involvement in the food preparation is only the plating of your own Mofongo.