Taste Cusco’s markets, learn pisco craft, and cook classic Peruvian dishes in a four-hour, hands-on class with a bilingual chef. Includes market tour, recipes, a certificate and a glass of wine.
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Morning light in Cusco has a thin, sharp quality; it strips the chill from narrow streets and lights the stalls of San Pedro Market where tubers and peppers crowd wooden bins. Participants gather under that light for an hour-long market tour, touching native potatoes, asking vendors about ají varieties, and sampling cancha before moving to a bright kitchen where a bilingual chef and a barman lead a hands-on lesson.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light — basic mobility for a market walk and standing during food prep is sufficient
Wildlife
History
Cusco was the heart of the Inca world and surrounding valleys are the cradle of Andean crops like potatoes and quinoa, shaping local cuisine.
Conservation
Support vendors who source locally and minimize waste by sampling responsibly; many small producers rely on tourist purchases for livelihoods.
Reserve your spot on the Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Declare allergies early
Tell the organizers about food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking and again on arrival—local rocoto and ají are fiery.
Acclimatize to altitude
Spend a day in Cusco before the class to reduce headaches and dehydration at 3,400 m; drink plenty of water.
Bring small cash
Carry small soles for market purchases or tips—vendors and staff often prefer local currency.
Wear closed-toe shoes
San Pedro Market can be crowded and the kitchen has hot pans—sturdy footwear keeps you comfortable and safe.
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for navigating uneven market aisles and standing through the cooking session.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated helps with altitude and keeps energy up during tasting and prep.
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Notebook and pen
Handy for jotting down recipe tweaks, pisco ratios and vendor tips.
Light jacket
Mornings in Cusco can be chilly; a layer you can remove during the busy kitchen portion is useful.
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