Market Tour and Gourmet Peruvian Cooking Lesson with a Professional in Urubamba

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore a vibrant Urubamba market with expert Anilu, then learn to craft authentic Peruvian dishes with chef Diego. Enjoy making ceviche, lomo saltado, and more in an inspiring setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

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Private market tour and cooking class with your host Anilu
Homecooked Peruvian meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • 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!
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Urubamba Province Cusco, Peru, PE, 08661

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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.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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