Food Experience in Cusco
Cusco
Discover the traditions, flavors, and hidden secrets of Peruvian cuisine in this engaging hands-on cooking masterclass. Guided by an expert chef, you'll explore unique local ingredients such as Quinoa, corn, native Andean tubers, and alpaca meat, while learning how these elements come together to create some of Peru's most beloved dishes. Through practical techniques and culinary insights, you'll transform these fresh ingredients into a variety of delicious regional specialties—gaining a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of Peru's gastronomy.
Rooftop Experience
Discover the flavors of Peruvian cuisine in a fun and interactive cooking experience in Cusco. Using fresh local ingredients such as Quinoa and Ají Amarillo, you'll learn how to prepare delicious and authentic Peruvian dishes from scratch. At your personal cooking station, our chef will guide you step by step through the techniques needed to recreate these specialties—making it easy to bring the flavors of Peru back home and impress family and friends. At the end of the class, you'll enjoy the dishes you've prepared along with a classic Pisco Sour, while taking in beautiful panoramic views of the city of Cusco from the kitchen's rooftop.
Peruvian Pisco Tasting Experience
Salud! This is your chance to taste a Pisco sour (or two) and experience the flavour sensation of Peru's National drink and favourite beverage. This cocktail even has its own National Holiday, celebrated on the first Saturday of February. The Museo del Pisco takes the unconventional form of a pisco-themed cocktail bar, complete with racks of different pisco bottles and flavours. There is also a fun timeline on the wall detailing the history of the drink, and the processes involved in the production of this brandy base, cultivated from distilled and fermented Peruvian grape juice. Lime juice, egg white, syrup together with a base of pisco, finished with a dash of bitters, make up the traditional Pisco sour. A few different grape varieties are used in the production of pisco, resulting in subtle flavour variances. In addition, bartenders may add ingredients like hot pepper, mango, coca leaf, chocolate or liquorish. Needless to say, these twists on the traditional cocktail are the subject of heated debate. After all, we are talking about a South American classic!
Mauka Experience
Located within the elegant Palacio Nazarenas, a beautifully restored palace in the historic heart of Cusco, Mauka Restaurant blends timeless architecture with contemporary design, using natural materials to create a warm and refined atmosphere. Just a short walk from the iconic Plaza de Armas, the restaurant sits at the cultural center of the city. Mauka's culinary philosophy is rooted in the thoughtful use of ingredients and close relationships with local farmers. Inspired by the diverse landscapes of the Andes—from fertile lagoons and forests to deep valleys—the menu highlights rare and native ingredients, many of which are at risk of disappearing. Working alongside communities from the Sacred Valley, Mauka aims to preserve traditional crops while celebrating the region's rich cultural heritage. The restaurant fosters a meaningful connection between farmers, chefs, and guests—creating a vibrant bridge between the past, present, and future of Andean gastronomy.
