Andean Gastronomy Tour | Half Day | Cusco

🕘 Detailed Itinerary: Andean Gastronomic Tour (Half Day)

9:00 a.m. – Pickup from your accommodation in Cusco
We begin the tour with pickup from your centrally located hotel. A specialized gastronomic guide will accompany you throughout the experience.

9:30 a.m. – Visit to San Pedro Market
Our first destination is the traditional San Pedro Market. Here you will discover native ingredients such as quinoa, purple corn, native tubers, chili peppers, exotic fruits, and Andean herbs. The guide will explain the use of each product in traditional cuisine.

10:30 a.m. – Participatory Andean Cooking Class
We’ll head to a local kitchen where a Cusco chef will teach you how to prepare traditional dishes using ancestral techniques. You’ll learn how to cook a delicious pachamanca (a traditional pot), caramelized oca (a traditional goose stew), quinoa chili, or moraya soup, depending on the season.

11:30 a.m. – Tasting of Traditional Dishes and Drinks
After the preparation, you’ll enjoy a tasting lunch of the cooked dishes, accompanied by traditional drinks such as chicha de jora (a traditional coca tea), or macerated fruits. The experience is complemented by a brief explanation of the symbolic and ritual value of food in the Andean worldview.

12:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel
We conclude the tour with transfer back to your accommodation in Cusco, with a satisfied palate and a new understanding of Andean cuisine.

✅ What’s included in the tour?

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco Historic Center only)
• Tourist transportation
• Guide specialized in Andean gastronomy
• Guided tour of the traditional market
• Participatory traditional cooking class
• 3-course tasting lunch
• Traditional drinks (chicha, Andean infusions)
• Materials and utensils for the cooking class

❌ What’s not included?

• Tips (optional)
• Personal expenses
• Extra drinks not specified
• Ask Cha

🔎 Recommendations:

• Bring a camera or cell phone to capture the experience.
• Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing.
• Inform in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
• Attend with a light stomach to enjoy the tasting.

📌 Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I take the tour if I’m vegetarian or vegan?
Yes, we have adapted options. Please indicate this when booking.

Is cooking skills required?
No, the class is open to everyone, even if you have no culinary experience.

Does it run every day?
Yes, the tour operates every day of the year, subject to reservation.