Overview
Upon your arrival, Anilu will greet you with a friendly welcome and explain the day’s activities. Then you will set off in a rickshaw to visit the local market. As you walk through the market, Anilu will introduce you to the regional fruit, vegetables and livestock like chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas.
After the tour, you'll join Diego in his outdoor kitchen where he will show you how to make classic Peruvian dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado (marinated beef sirloin, sautéed with onions, peppers and fried potatoes), tacu tacu (rice and roasted beans) and papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce) or causa rellena (potato puree garnished with yellow aji sauces and lemon, stuffed with onion, avocado and tuna).
You will learn how to properly cut the fish for the ceviche, how to carefully balance flavors in Peruvian cuisine and some of Diego's favorite cooking tricks!
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What's included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Anilu
Homecooked Peruvian meal
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This experience takes place in Urubamba. Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco. Exact meeting location, address and Google Maps link to the location is available in your ticket/voucher, upon confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Host name: Anilu and Diego Contreras
Host phone: +51 998 142 007
Host email: infopakakuna@gmail.com or diego.benites.03@gmail.com
Host address: Pakakuna Restaurante, Sector Chajuar sin numero, Urubamba, Peru - 08661
Host neighborhood: PV48+FQ Urubamba, Peru
Meeting location for this experience: Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco. It is possible to take public transportation to their home, but it involves several changes. Please make your own way to Pakakuna and before you get there please contact Anilu directly for directions. Here is the Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/818PfiKzMePLJPhw9
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What to expect
When you arrive at Pakakuna, Anilu will greet you with a friendly welcome and explain the day’s activities. Then you will set off in a rickshaw to visit to the local market. As you walk through the market Anilu will introduce you to the regional products for sale. You’ll see fruits and vegetables as well as livestock like chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas.
Later join your hosts in their outdoor kitchen and learn how to make classic Peruvian dishes like ceviche (fresh fish cured in citrus juice), lomo saltado (marinated beef sirloin), tacu tacu (rice and roasted beans), papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce) or arroz chaufa (sautéed rice with green onions and sesame seeds).
During this cooking demonstration, learn how to properly cut the fish for ceviche and how to carefully balance the flavors while Diego teaches you some of his favorite cooking tricks. Diego can demonstrate how to cook the dishes, or you can have a hands-on lesson (please note your preference during booking).
After your meal is prepared, sit down together to savor fresh, authentic Peruvian dishes while music plays in the background.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Urubamba home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Peruvian culture and cuisine together!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Market Tour and Gourmet Peruvian Cooking Lesson with a Professional in Urubamba
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
This experience takes place in Urubamba. Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco.
What's included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Anilu
- Homecooked Peruvian meal
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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