• 08661 - Upon arrival at Pakakuna, guests will be warmly welcomed by Anilu, who will outline the day’s itinerary. The adventure begins with a rickshaw ride to the local market. As visitors stroll through the market, Anilu will introduce them to the regional products available for purchase, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, and livestock such as chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep, and alpacas.

Later, guests will join their hosts in an outdoor kitchen to learn how to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes. These may include 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 session, participants will learn the art of cutting fish for ceviche and balancing flavors, with Diego sharing some of his favorite culinary tips. Guests can choose between a demonstration or a hands-on cooking experience (please specify your preference when booking).

Once the meal is ready, everyone will gather to enjoy the freshly prepared, authentic Peruvian cuisine, accompanied by music in the background.

• 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

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!

• Menu may vary depending on the season
• 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
• Private, personalized experience
• 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!

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