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Food and drink Arequipa, Peru

Gastronomy of Antaño and Local Delights

3 hours
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Gastronomy of Antaño and Local Delights

About this activity

This experience is focused on satisfying the wishes of food lovers who seek to know all the delights of traditional Arequipa dishes. In this tour you can taste the diversity of local cuisine in perfect quantities with our guide who will immerse you in the history of each recipe and take you to the best local restaurants

Another aspect we love about this service is to show our main market that is the main reason for our exquisite culinary tradition.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
SKY VIAJES Y TURISMO

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–9 years) · Youth (10–13 years) · Adults (14–75 years) · Seniors (76–95 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Brunch: - Tasting of Peruvian Fruits in the local market
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch: - Stuffed Rocoto - Potato Pie - Locro de Pecho - Rice - Sarza
  • Included: Carbonated beverages: Chicha de Jora
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Snacks: - Cheese Single - Torrejitas - Ocopa Arequipeña

Itinerary

  1. Mercado San Camilo

    40 min

    We will first visit the most emblematic market of Arequipa located just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Here we can appreciate and know the main local and national fruits to understand the reason for the tasty Arequipa food.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour Admission included

    Next we will know one of the few Picanterías of yesteryear that currently exist and to be able to visit its kitchen of more than a century old, which attended to illustrious characters and continue to delight our palates until today. Here we can appreciate the elaboration of the chicha de jora, vegetable turrets and the classic single cheese

  3. Stop 3

    one hour Admission included

    We will continue the visit in a Picantería - Restaurant, set to show our visitors the best of Arequipa's culinary process. We can taste the typical “American” dish (Traditional lunch of Arequipa's loncco) that will include Rocoto Stuffed, Potato Pie and other delicacies of the day

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
  • Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
  • Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
  • Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
  • Hotel Asturias Gold
  • Hotel Yaravi
  • Posada del Condor
  • Bella AQP
  • Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
  • Hotel Maison du Soleil
  • San Francisco Inn

and 80 more pickup points

Indicate the address of your accommodation

In case you want to change the place of collection, call +51965742428

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Vegetarian passengers must indicate it to prepare a special menu

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