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Cooking Classes

Half Day Tour: Culinary Min: 2 persons

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Description Tour Arequipa Cooking Classes in Arequipa

With the Cooking Class Arequipa Tour, you will get to know Arequipa through your stomach, you will learn how to recognize the fresh products that this region produces, types of food and how to prepare them with the tasty seasoning of Arequipa’s cuisine, famous for its typical dishes. This tour is ideal for those who want to complement the historical, adventure and cuisine.

Arequipa food is distinguished by its great quality, variety of flavors, its incredible preparation and its outstanding spiciness in its seasonings. The gastronomic tradition of the white city is characterized by serving a dish according to the day. However, this custom varies according to the people of Arequipa.

Arequipa’s cuisine is a gastronomic tradition that has achieved fame for being one of the most varied and tasty in Peru. It has the greatest diversity with respect to other localities in Peru thanks to the ample pantry that it has in its countryside, investigations have registered 194 varieties of typical dishes, of which 40 are appetizers, 11 chupes or lunches, 11 broths, 70 stews or seconds, 51 desserts, sweet and savory and 11 drinks. Let us not forget that many dishes of Arequipa’s cuisine were created to satisfy the tastes of Spaniards, merchants, soldiers and priests who settled in Arequipa.

The Arequipa stews are tasty because of the peculiarity of their preparation, spices are used in a variety of combinations rocotos, peppers, various condiments, milk and cheese of the best quality produced in stables and factories in the region of Arequipa, beef, guinea pig, pork, alpaca and lamb and how not to mention the inevitable shrimp.

MAIN POINTS OF VISIT

  • Arequipa (2,335 meters above sea level)
  • San Camilo Market

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arequipa – San Camilo Market – Ucchu Cooking

  • We have 2 shifts for you. One from 10.00am – 1.30 pm and in the afternoon from 4.00 – 7.30 pm.
  • 09.30 – 09.50 hrs We will pick you up at the hotel and immediately go to the San Camilo Market for a small tour of Arequipa. Here we will see the variety of products that the Arequipa region has, vegetables, fruits, cereals, meats, fish and seafood.
  • The San Camilo market is a symbol of the history of Arequipa tour that attracts 200 national and foreign tourists daily, due to the variety of products sold by its 1,215 merchants.
  • After this 30 minute visit we go to the Uchu Cooking, to prepare a starter, a main course and the infallible pisco sour class.
  • The appetizers can be varied each day and can be Peruvian Ceviche, Causa Rellena, Papa a la Huancaína or Ocopa Arequipeña.
  • For the main course we will prepare: Lomo saltado de alpaca, Aji de gallina or Rocoto stuffed with potato pie.
  • And to finish the traditional pisco sour or passion fruit sour. After this we will taste everything prepared.

BREAKFAST – HOTEL / LUNCH – AGENCY /DINNER – PASSENGER

INCLUDES

INCLUDES:

  • Tourist Mobility
  • Professional Bilingual Guide

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Tips
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses

PRICES

GROUP SERVICE TOUR

Cooking Classes

PRICE PER PERSON

Minimum 02 people

GROUP SERVICE TOUR

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Cooking Classes in Arequipa

The Arequipa Cooking Classes Tour is an interactive culinary experience that allows you to get to know Arequipa through its gastronomy. You will learn to recognize the fresh products produced in this region, the types of foods, and how to prepare them with the delicious flavors of Arequipa’s cuisine, famous for its typical dishes. This tour is ideal for those who wish to complement their historical and adventure experiences with culinary exploration.

During the cooking class, you will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare iconic dishes from Arequipa, such as Peruvian Ceviche, Stuffed Causa, Papa a la Huancaína, Alpaca Lomo Saltado, Ají de Gallina, and Stuffed Rocoto with potato pie. You will also be able to create classic Peruvian cocktails like Pisco Sour and Passion Fruit Sour.

The cooking class takes place at the Uchu Cooking restaurant in Arequipa, a place specially designed to offer authentic and enjoyable culinary experiences.

Yes, you can participate in the tour even if you don’t speak Spanish. Our guides and professional chefs are bilingual and will provide instructions in English, ensuring an accessible experience for English speakers.

You don’t need to bring anything special for the cooking class. All necessary ingredients and utensils are provided on-site. Just make sure to bring your appetite and a willingness to learn and enjoy.

Yes, most cooking classes can be adapted to accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarianism or food allergies. Be sure to inform the provider in advance so they can make the necessary arrangements.

In addition to the cooking class, the tour includes a visit to the San Camilo Market in Arequipa, where you can explore a variety of local products and learn about the rich culinary culture of the region.

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