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Cusco Culinary Experience: Inca Meets Modern
4.9
375 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a market tour and cooking class in Cusco led by a talented chef. Explore Inca traditions and ingredients while creating delicious modern Peruvian dishes.
Embark on a market tour and cooking class in Cusco led by a talented chef. Explore Inca traditions and ingredients while creating delicious modern Peruvian dishes.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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C. San Juan de Dios 264 - This Peruvian culinary class starts with a guided exploration of the city’s lively market, where participants will discover traditional ingredients and sample a selection of breads, cheeses, and unique local fruits.
Upon returning to the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to prepare four Peruvian dishes of…
- C. San Juan de Dios 264 - This Peruvian culinary class starts with a guided exploration of the city’s lively market, where participants will discover traditional ingredients and sample a selection of breads, cheeses, and unique local fruits.
Upon returning to the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to prepare four Peruvian dishes of their choice, guided by a professional chef. There are two options for cocktails and main dishes, with vegetarian recipes also available. Complimentary water and non-alcoholic beverages are provided throughout the session.
At the conclusion of the class, participants will receive a digital cookbook featuring top Peruvian recipes, allowing them to recreate their favorite dishes at home.
What's Included
- Cooking Class Led by a Professional Chef
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft Beverages
- Cooking Class Led by a Professional Chef
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft Beverages
Meal Options
- Pisco Sour or Passion Fruit Sour - Choose between the classic lime Pisco Sour or a Passion Fruit Sour, two of the most popular cocktails in Peru.
- Coca and Muña Tea - An infusion made with two of the most important Andean herbs, known for their medicinal properties that help with altitude sickness and digestion.
- Rocoto Relleno - Traditional chili…
- Pisco Sour or Passion Fruit Sour - Choose between the classic lime Pisco Sour or a Passion Fruit Sour, two of the most popular cocktails in Peru.
- Coca and Muña Tea - An infusion made with two of the most important Andean herbs, known for their medicinal properties that help with altitude sickness and digestion.
- Rocoto Relleno - Traditional chili pepper filled with meat, onion, tomato, peas, carrots, peanuts, and raisins, topped with local cheeses and baked in the oven.
- Causa Rellena - Potato cake mixed with yellow chili sauce and stuffed with avocado, fish tartare, onion, tomato, mayonnaise, and spices.
- Trout Ceviche with Mango and Avocado - A unique ceviche with a balance of creaminess and acidity; its distinctive technique makes it one of the favorites of Peruvian cuisine.
- Lomo Saltado - Beef tenderloin with onions, tomato, and spices, cooked in a wok with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and vinegar, and served with native potato fries.
Additional Information
This event is led by a native chef hailing from Cusco, nurtured amidst the cultural customs and culinary tales of the region. Fueled by a zealous love for gastronomy, this chef has collaborated with top culinary experts nationwide and is now ready to showcase an amalgamation that melds Inca culinary practices and native produce with the contemporary culinary art of Peru.
This event is led by a native chef hailing from Cusco, nurtured amidst the cultural customs and culinary tales of the region. Fueled by a zealous love for gastronomy, this chef has collaborated with top culinary experts nationwide and is now ready to showcase an amalgamation that melds Inca culinary practices and native produce with the contemporary culinary art of Peru.
Location
C. San Juan de Dios 264
Calle San Juan de Dios
In front of the main door of the Aranwa Hotel, near the Plaza Regocijo. After reaching the main door of the Aranwa Hotel, cross the street. Our workshop is behind a glass door with wooden framing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(375 Ratings)
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Lisanf1
Jan 15, 2026
Great for families with teens! - This class was amazing. We loved touring San Pedro Market and then putting the ingredients to work in real recipes. Ronal was friendly and made it fun and we learned so much!
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808lukasb
Jan 12, 2026
Really delicious and authentic - Really nice experience with great food at the end. We were initially at the market together, where Ronal explained a lot about the local products and made the purchase.
During the final cooking he took time for every question and it was a very casual atmosphere.
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548verenac
Jan 2, 2026
Pisco and more! - Ronal did a great job making this a memorable experience. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour of the market was very informative and made the overall experience even better. Highly recommend it for those looking to create special memories.
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Darren_l
Jan 1, 2026
Superb experience! - We booked this class on NYE and the experience was amazing. The market tour was full of life and Ronald took time to show us around all of it! We leaned much about Peruvian culture and food. The cooking class is quite fun. It’s very easy to follow the instructions. The amenities were clean portions were healthy. We left full, happy and more educated about Peruvian food! We would highly recommend this adventure.
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Cindy_s
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing Cooking Class! - This was such a fun cooking class we enjoyed both the trip to the market and the cooking class. Ronald was amazing! He was knowledgeable, friendly and same relent host. Food and drinks were excellent!! Highly recommend!
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Leah_b
Dec 29, 2025
Wonderful culinary experience - This tour was expertly held by Ronald, who took such good care of my son when he was feeling the altitude sickness during the market tour. He immediately got coco leaves, chocolate and a helpful smelling liquid called Florida water. Full recovery!! We then went to the workshop and made the most lovely meal. Ronald explained all the foods, traditions, and cooking techniques. Delicious fruits and cheeses for appetizers and then ceviche and stuffed peppers for dinner. We also made pisco sours and passion fruit drinks. So much attention to detail and history of Peruvian cuisine. Highly recommend!
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Ivelisse_t
Dec 26, 2025
Peruvian Cooking Class in Cuzco - It was amazing. Chef took us to the farmers market to get fresh produce. He was very professional and thorough with his recipes. Best part was the Pisco Sour. Sooo good.
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Daytrip636639
Dec 26, 2025
Delicious and fun time with our chef - We had a great time with Ronal! He showed us around the San Pedro food market, picking up fresh ingredients for our dinner. He taught us technique and delicious recipes of Peruvian food. It was the perfect activity for our family with two teenagers.
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Aniak297
Nov 21, 2025
Restaurant quality food and a great class! - I really enjoyed this cooking class. The ceviche we made and the pisco sour tasted better than what I had in some restaurants around Cuzco and that alone is enough for me to recommend the class. It is not basic cooking at all! The chef is truly passionate about Peruvian cuisine and good ingredients. One thing that surprised me was that although we each cut our own vegetables, they all went into the same bowl afterward. I later talked to a friend who took a different cooking class in Cuzco and it was the same there, so it’s definitely a local style of cooking together. It did not take away from the experience for me, but it is something good to know in advance. In any case, the food was absolutely delicious and authentically Peruvian. The market tour was a highlight as well. We visited the local market, not just the tourist one, and since it was Sunday many vendors were out on the street which made it feel very authentic. I loved learning about local fruits and ingredients and getting to taste them after the market tour. I also appreciated receiving the list of recipes and recommended restaurants after the class. Overall, it was a great way to spend the evening learning something new and delicious instead of eating out.
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Collamberson10
Oct 16, 2025
Wonderful local experience - Ronal is a local to Cusco and shared his knowledge and authenticity through this experience - we toured the market like locals, learned about the native produce, and the dishes we cooked were fantastic! He even sent us the recipes for the dishes we made and lists of recommended restaurants in Cusco. You can tell Ronal loves sharing his culture and this was a great experience.
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