About this experience
Ollantina cooks Jenny and Ruth have joined forces to teach Peruvian home cooking. Join one of these two teachers to prepare some of Peru’s most beloved dishes. The class begins with a quick tour of the colorful Ollantaytambo market where you'll learn all about local foods and how best to choose them. You will then head to the well-equipped Awamaki kitchen and prepare a traditional drink, appetizer, and main course to enjoy together at their table.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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What is included
- All necessary ingredients for cooking
- Online recipe book
- Local cooking teacher
- Dinner
- English-speaking guide/interpreter
Not included
- Transportation to Ollantaytambo from other cities, such as Urubamba or Cusco
- Hotel pickup and/or dropoff
- Train station pickup and/or dropoff
Itinerary and highlights
Learn traditional dishes of Peru with your cooking teachers and community partners, Jenny and Ruth.
After meeting your guide and cooking teacher, head to the market to pick out the ingredients for your dinner. Then, head to the Awamaki office to make dinner. You will learn to prepare Rocoto Relleno (stuffed spicy pepper) or Papa a la Huancaina (traditional potatoes with cheese-pepper sauce), along with an appetizer and traditional refreshment, like Limonada or Chicha Morada, a lightly sweet purple corn drink.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Plaza de Armas in front of Cafe La Esquina.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Awamaki
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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