Peru - The richest food in the world.

Peru - The richest food in the world.

If you have been on one of our amazing tours through Cusco, you have gotten the chance to taste some of Peru's award winning recipes that our Chef prepares as you hike through Cusco.

But After winning it's 7th straight “Best Culinary Destination In The World” at the World Travel Awards gala held in Portugal. We wanted to celebrate with our favorites and the best dishes in Peru.

Ceviche

This amazing dish is by far my favorite in Peru. The richness of flavors, the mixture of the different ingredients and the unbelievable taste of leche de tigre, tiger's milk makes this dish incredible.

Quinoa Soup

Cusco's pivotal Quinoa Soup, is a rich herbal breakfast like soup that is very smooth and can be added with fruit to deliver an unusual quick and relaxing warm meal on the go. It is a very light and delicious soup, recommended for cold seasons.

Aji de Gallina (Creamy Chicken)

My go to Peruvian dish is Aji de Gallina. This shredded chicken bathes in a thick sauce made with cream, ground walnuts, cheese, and aji amarillo is unremarkable. While you are eating you will taste Peru's love of sauces mixed with chilies, cheese, cream, or bread. There's nothing like it.

Rocoto Relleno (Stuffed Spicy Peppers)

Seeing the stuffed pepper you would assume this meal would be very hot. But surprisingly the Peruvians mix so many amazing sweet, creamy flavors hiding inside it perfectly compliments the kick from the spicy pepper. This dish is for sure a must try when visiting.

Arroz con Pato (Rice With Duck)

One of the most known and popular dishes in Peru behind Ceviche, Arroz con Pato will be a common favorite among travelers. From the rice, seared duck and mixture of flavors, this meal will not disappoint your taste buds one bit.

To finish off the list of amazing food these next two are the most important in Cusco.

Famous Corn and Cheese

To say two of the most plentiful things in Peru is Corn and Cheese wouldn't be far from the truth. This starter is the easiest, most sought out and cheapest snack in Peru. In the Sacred Valley (Valle Sagrado) located in Urubamba, has the sweetest corn mixed with the savory of Peruvian cheese is a must try. It'll be disrespectful if you didn't.

The famous meal of Cusco

Cuy (Guinea Pig)

Yes, I know. Your daughter probably loves Guinea Pigs but so does Peru. This is a is one of the most emblematic dishes of Peruvians, especially in Cusco. After thoroughly cleaned it is boiled and seasoned with all spices before cooked. This typical meal can be served with rice, potatoes, salad and fried cassava. Do not come to Cusco without sampling a taste of their favorite meal.

Out of all the meals we have listed above what was your favorite? Which would you like to try?

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The Best Way to Travel to Peru

Traveling to Peru 

What better way to experience Peru than with our 15 Day Tour in Peru. This journey that will take to explore Lima colonial, the fantastic and superb Sacred Valley, the amazing Machu Picchu.

  

Lima Costa Verde

Our 15 days in Peru tour will begin in Lima centre and cover the most representative districts for your enjoyment. We will pass in a private transport and collect you from your hotel after breakfast time.  The city tour where you will show you key sites of Lima, including:

Lima Cathedral

• Huaca Pucllana (magnificent ceremonial and archaeological centre)
• The historic centre of Lima
• Colonial buildings (Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral, the City Hall)
• The Central bank Museum
• San Francisco
• The modern Lima

Cusco, Peru

Day 3 and Day 4 will land us in Cusco to spend time exploring the beautiful rich city. Options of exploring with our Sacred Valley Tour viewing Pisac, Sacsayhuama, Ollantaytambo and more.

Ruins of
Ollantaytambo 

On beautiful Day 5 and 6 we will head to Agua Calientes to the great Machu Picchu. This day is absolutely amazing as you get to embark your eyes on the beautiful history of the Inca culture.

Agua Calientes

Machu Picchu

You will also have option of exploring the amazing Huayna Picchu.

Huayna Picchu

After visiting the amazing Machu Picchu, we will spend the next couple days in Puno, Peru. This amazing lakefront city delivers a different atmosphere from Cusco.

Puno, Peru on looking Lake Titicaca.

Our journey will take us to Puno a southeastern town of Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca.  The legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, who emerged from the waters of Lake Titicaca to found the Inca Empire.

On this day will be touring all the route to Puno and having stops at four interesting sites where you will be guided on site.

• Andahuaylillas: Sistine chapel of South America: this church is one of the most beautiful examples of Andean popular religious art. (It leaves at 7.30am and arrives at about 5pm.)
• Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple): This was an Inca church of monumental dimensions; 100 meters long, 26 meters wide and 14 meters high. The temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows 11 giant columns - huge!.
• La Raya: This is the halfway point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point (4335 meters above sea level). The landscapes here are stunning and typical Andean animals like the llama, alpaca and vicuña are common. It is also the geographic border between the two cultures - Quechua and Aymara.
• Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano. There are interesting lite-sculptures and tombs.

On the next day of our great adventure we will visit the floating Islands Uros and Taquile.

The people from Karina community are very friendly and welcoming, for them showing their living style to you is a compliment on your visit.  We will have our food in this Karina community and to spend another night in their unique traditional homes.

Luquina Island

After spending our amazing time on these great islands getting to know the wonderful people of Karina, we will head back to Puno and spend our last day before flying to the amazing Peru Amazon.

Puerto Maldonado and
Tambopata River

This part of the trip we will spend it in the amazing
Posada Amazonas onlooking the peace of this beautiful reserve.

Posada Amazonas

After relaxing in the amazing forest, we will head out
Oxbow Lake. We will paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for giant river otters and other lakeside wildlife such as caiman, hoatzin and horned screamers.

Oxbow Lake

We will also offer a tour an Ethnobotanical tour, of the Centro Ñape. We will learn about some medicinal plants such as: Ajo-Sacha, Yuca de Venado, Uña de Gato, Charcot-Sacha, Para-Para, among several others. 

Ethnobotanical tour

After spending a night at the best resorts in the Amazon we will begin our last day adventuring through Mammal Clay Lick.

Parrot Clay Lick

Here we will get a chance to view all the amazing colorful birds, frogs, deer, guan and parakeets with option to hike at night. At this time you may see more animals appear from their habitat and hear unusual callings.

Lima, Peru

After all the adventures seeing more in two weeks than what most see in a lifetime, we will fly back to Lima and you will finish your journey in the city where it all begin.
Don't miss a chance to experience all of Peru with us. Ask us for our low rates now here.