Private Sacred Valley Market Tour and Cooking Class with Anilu

5.0
(6 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Prepare classic Peruvian dishes in an open-air kitchen with a private Urubamba cooking class that goes beyond recipes to explore local ingredients and Peruvian cooking techniques. Choose the market tour option and visit the Urubamba market, then cook alongside a passionate chef, making dishes such as ceviche, 'papa a la huancaína', local potatoes smothered in spicy sauce, 'tacu tacu,' rice and beans, and 'lomo saltado,' marinated sirloin with onions and peppers.

Private cooking class for one-on-one instruction
Bring home Peruvian recipes with big flavor
Prepare and enjoy a hearty lunch or dinner
Vegetarian menu available upon request

Example Menu

Starter

Ceviche Clásico or Nikkei Ceviche

Classic Peruvian ceviche with fresh fish cured in citrus, or Nikkei-style ceviche with Japanese-Peruvian flavors

Main

Ají de Gallina, Lomo Saltado or or Arroz Chaufa con Chijaukai

Creamy Peruvian chicken with ají amarillo, Stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes and fries, or Peruvian-Chinese fried rice served with crispy chicken

What's Included

Guided Urubamba market tour with mototaxi transportation
Private Peruvian cooking class with your local host Anilu
Traditional Peruvian meal featuring the dishes prepared during your experience

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This experience takes place at your host’s restaurant and B&B, Pakakuna, in Urubamba, approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your host Anilú at her restaurant and B&B in Urubamba, in Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley. Begin with a guided visit to a local Urubamba market, traveling by mototaxi, a local three-wheeled taxi. Explore colorful produce and regional ingredients as Anilú introduces you to foods used in everyday Peruvian cooking and shares insights into local life and culinary traditions.

Return to Anilú’s outdoor kitchen for a private, hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Prepare an appetizer and main course, choosing from traditional dishes such as ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, tacu tacu or arroz chaufa. Learn local cooking techniques, from properly cutting fish for ceviche to balancing its bright, citrusy flavors. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the authentic Peruvian meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by wine or traditional pisco sours.

Ideal for travelers looking to experience Peruvian culture through its food and cook alongside a local in Urubamba.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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