Please note that same day reservations are not possible. We encourage you to book your reservation at least one week in advance.
Experiences
The Bocavaldivia team designs each experience in an integral way based on our “360 degrees of honor” philosophy. We take care of the concept, logistics, materials, products, staff, amenities, audiovisual production, and all the details for your maximum satisfaction.
Day tour
Spend the day with our team of fishermen, artisans, and foragers. Experience the eclectic terrain and end with Chef Rodrigo for a course menu at Bocavaldivia. Be a part of an adventure from the sea to the cloud forest, for a tangible encounter of Ecuador’s biodiversity and its importance for the future. An exclusive lunch at Bocavaldivia will complete your day tour. The menu will encapsulate Chef Rodrigo Pacheco’s work through his award winning gastronomy. You will feel how food can contribute to a thriving planet.
Full experience $275 per person
Includes artisanal fishing, cloud forest trail, and 7-course menu with Chef Rodrigo Pacheco with wine pairing at Bocavaldivia. Total duration of 6 hours.
Lunch tasting menu of 7 courses plus wine $175 per person
Chef Rodrigo is present in most experiences, except when he needs to attend other event commitments. Please inquire through the reservation form. Please book at least one week in advance.
University
Make a pilgrimage to Puerto Cayo, Manabí, Ecuador to study with Chef Rodrigo Pacheco and the indigenous people of the region to learn about biodiversity, ecosystems, and why food can be the central ingredient to saving the planet. Spend 5 days following a structured curriculum crafted around the nuances of Ecuador’s climate, terrain, and sea. Each day will promote a personal connection to the environment.
A 5 day immersive experience, learning the art of foraging, fishing, harvesting, and cooking. The program includes personal lectures with Chef Rodrigo Pacheco and tips on ancestral techniques.
The University Experience starts at 5 days, and can be extended up to 3 months.
University Experience $1500 per week
There are cost specific concessions for 3 month experiences
Chef Rodrigo is present in most experiences, except when he needs to attend other event commitments. Please inquire through the reservation form. Please book at least one week in advance.
Cooking classes
Ceviche Class
Learn artisanal preparations for ceviche from the Bocavaldivia team. Journey through regional flavors and cultural techniques to prepare one of Latin America’s most storied dishes.
$75 per person (3 courses)
Cook with Chef Rodrigo
Learn to cook with Chef Rodrigo in an intimate setting. Guests will be engaged in the process of creating inspiring and meaningful dishes from start to finish. Ask questions, take notes, and enjoy a unique opportunity to learn to cook with one of the world’s finest chefs.
$275 per person (4 courses)
Chef Rodrigo is present in most experiences, except when he needs to attend other event commitments. Please inquire through the reservation form. Please book at least one week in advance.
“Our family had the opportunity to experience a full day at Bocavaldivia, where we discovered some of the wonders of the land, its exotic products, and the lessons from Chef Rodrigo, which will last a lifetime”
— International traveler, 2023