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Arequipeño Cooking Class and San Camilo Market

4.6 (5 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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Arequipeño Cooking Class and San Camilo Market

About this activity

Accompanied by a passionate local chef, you'll explore markets to select fresh ingredients before diving into the hands-on preparation of regional dishes. With your hands in the dough, you will learn authentic techniques and culinary secrets, culminating in a delicious tasting of your creations together with your classmates. This tour provides not only new culinary skills, but also an unforgettable connection to culture through food. Embark on this unique and tasty dining experience!

Cooking Classes Mixology Classes Small Group Additional fees Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
PERUVIAN CULTURE TRAVEL

Ages: Youth (15–24 years) · Adults (25–55 years) · Seniors (56–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Pick up from the hotel
  • Included: Elements and kitchen materials for the preparation

Not included

  • Not included: Return to the hotel
  • Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Transport

Itinerary

- 08:45 a.m. Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to the traditional San Camilo Market where You will experience up close the culture of its people, their customs and where they sell a wide variety of products. - We will begin our experience buying and getting to know the world of potatoes, vegetables, fruits, meats and dehydrated foods. Our Chef will give us an explanation of the products and we will choose the ingredients that we are going to prepare. - Then we went to the Restaurant, a place where the products will be cooked using ancestral techniques of traditional Arequipa and Peruvian food. - The Chef will teach us the secrets for preparing each of the dishes. - During this experience the Chef will openly show the local cuisine, and each participant will have the opportunity to prepare the chosen dish step by step and enjoy the culinary art. - Finally we will taste and share what we have prepared. Minimum requirement of 2 people per class

  1. Stop 1

  2. Mercado San Camilo

  3. Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

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Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • El Portal de San Lazaro
  • Leon Park Hostal
  • Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
  • Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
  • Hostal Cristal de Luna
  • Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
  • Hotel Maison du Soleil
  • Damelich Hostal
  • Sol De Arequipa
  • Hotel Luxus
  • Selina Arequipa
  • Hotel Mamatila

and 111 more pickup points

09:45 a.m. Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to the traditional San Camilo Market where you will experience the culture of its people up close.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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