About this experience
Meet your Hosts
We are Gisela and Tony, founders of Sumaq Ñawi, a Cusco-based project that shares Peru through its food, traditions, and local culture. We believe that cooking and sharing a meal is one of the best ways to connect with people and understand a place.
Gisela is passionate about conscious cooking and local ingredients, while Tony (Pawkarmayta) is a Cusco artist deeply connected to Andean traditions. Together, we invite you to discover Peru through its flavors, stories, and hospitality.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Market tour with local guide
- All ingredients and cooking materials
- Recipe booklet
- Pickup and drop-off in the Sacred Valley
- Hands-on cooking class
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Seasonal fruit juice
- Meals
Itinerary and highlights
Join us for a hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley.
We’ll begin with a visit to the vibrant Urubamba Market, where you’ll discover local ingredients, meet the vendors, and enjoy a refreshing seasonal fruit juice while selecting the freshest produce for your cooking class.
Next, we’ll head to **Casa Tiobamba in Maras**, where you’ll cook over a traditional wood-fired stove with spectacular views of the Chicón glacier and the surrounding mountains.
Choose one or two classic Peruvian dishes to prepare:
* Ceviche
* Ají de Gallina
* Lomo Saltado
* Causa Limeña
Before the main meal, you'll also taste delicious **Amazonian-style criollo tamales** as an appetizer.
After cooking together and learning about local traditions, you'll enjoy your meal surrounded by the beauty of the Sacred Valley. You'll also receive the recipes to take home as a lasting memory of your experience.
Finally, we'll drive you back to your accommodation.
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Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up directly from your hotel or Airbnb in our red Jeep Renegade. Please be ready a few minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be waiting at the reception or outside your accommodation holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- SUMAQ ÑAWI
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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