Cusco
12h
The gastronomic tour begins at Plaza San Francisco in Cusco’s historic center, where the guide introduces the history of traditional picanterías and the fusion of Andean and Spanish cuisine.
It continues with a guided visit to San Pedro Market, where participants explore local ingredients such as corn, potatoes, chili peppers, and quinoa, along with tastings of traditional bread, fresh cheese, and natural juices.
Next, visitors enjoy a tasting at La Chomba picantería, sampling dishes like adobo cusqueño, fried guinea pig, quinoa soup, and chicha de jora while learning about their origins.
The tour then proceeds to Mamá Trini picantería for a traditional lunch featuring dishes such as chiri uchu and Andean pachamanca cooked over a wood fire.
Finally, the experience concludes with a cultural talk about the importance of picanterías in Cusco and includes a traditional recipe as a souvenir.
