Overview
This tour gives you a chance to visit local markets that are seldom visited by tourists. We will travel by local us to the market at San Jeronimo where we will tour the markets and taste Peruvian fruits and vegetables and see people selling things such as chickens, flowers and gardening supplies.
Then we will walk to a chicheria, where locals are selling chicha, the traditional fermented corn drink so important in Peruvian culture. We will then return to the city center for for lunch in a local restaurant and taste traditional Peruvian food.
After lunch (own expense), we will visit the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco, which is a non-profit organization founded to support the long standing tradition of weaving in Peru and to help the locals that produce them.
Finally, we will walk to San Pedro Market where in addition to fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses, they sell medicinal plants that have been around since Inca times and are still in use today.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Food tasting
Lunch
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Valentin's Pachamama Journeys
We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:30am and then take a local bus to San Jeronimo which will take about 25 minutes. Here, we will tour the markets where they sell fruits, vegetables, chickens, flowers, and gardening supplies. We will taste fruits and vegetables unique to Peru such as passion fruit, lucma and chirimoya. We will also learn about the ingredients needed to make chicha, a corn beer that has been an important part of Peruvian culture since Inca times. After visiting the local market, we will visit a local chicheria, and taste chicha and see the guinea pigs that live in the kitchens of many locals.
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Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco
We will then return to the city center for lunch (own expense) in a local restaurant and taste traditional Peruvian food. After lunch, we will visit the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco, which is a non-profit organization founded to support the long standing tradition of weaving in Peru and to help the locals that produce them. There is a small but excellent museum which will teach us about the history of weaving, and you can also see live demonstrations of weaving and have a chance to purchase beautiful products.
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Mercado Central de San Pedro
Finally, we will walk to the San Pedro market where in addition to fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses, they sell things such as frog soup which is reportedly a medication for anemia, and also sheep's head soup which is used to fortify your health. We will also learn about and see medicinal plants that have been around since Inca times and are still in use today.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Cusco Local Tastes and Flavors
Can I cancel Cusco Local Tastes and Flavors for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Food tasting
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Valentin's Pachamama Journeys, Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, Mercado Central de San Pedro.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Valentins Pachamama Journeys
