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Peru has been listed as one of the best culinary destinations in recent years and the gastronomy of Puno reaffirms that designation. Puno cuisine is characterized by its preparation in a wood-burning oven and clay pots, giving us a closer connection to Mother Earth. The legend tells that Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo used the …
Cusco not only boasts being an attractive tourist spot, but also offers varied gastronomic proposals. Therefore, in order to get you acquainted with the scene, PeruRail recommends the top 10 restaurants in Cusco. The City of Cusco Inka Grill This is one of the first restaurants in Cusco and has one of the best locations, just around the …
Peruvian cuisine, recognized for its variety, continues conquering the whole world. Gastronomic tourism in Peru is being awarded internationally for owning the most delicious food in the world, and Cusco is not the exception in this culinary variety. Cusco’s cuisine stands out for the use of local protein-rich ingredients such as potatoes, corn, and quinoa. …
Chicha de jora is an emblematic Peruvian beverage with a taste longing for the ancient Inca time, still keeping its artisanal preparation since millenary times. Favorite Beverage of the Inca Nobility This traditional beverage made from corn was created by chance during the government of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui. A heavy rain spoiled the silos …
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Arequipa, Cusco and Puno delight us with a perfect delicacy for the cold winter days. Peruvian gastronomy delights anyone who tastes it. For this reason, there is no one able to resist the taste of the famous “ceviche” or savoring every bite of a juicy “lomo saltado”. El Chairo, on the other hand, is not …
Peruvian cuisine is continuously regarded as one of the top cuisines in the world. The culinary art from the highlands shows a variety of typical dishes, made with simple and natural ingredients. The Peruvian and European gastronomic fusion has grown richer over the years, empowering Puno’s regional food. Cancacho is a traditional dish from the town of …
Cusco cuisine, heir to a rich Andean tradition, owns a great variety of traditional dishes that are popular among the chicherías (chicha bars) and picanterías (restaurants specialized in spicy food) in the cosmopolitan city of Cusco. The Chiri Uchu meaning cold chili or cold spicy in Quechua is the Cusco’s main traditional dish. This meal …
This typical Andean dish is served in the main carnivals of Peru. The Puchero is a typical Peruvian dish that has been prepared since Inca times, known then as Timpu in Quechua (lamb meal in Spanish). In the highlands of Peru, this dish is very popular and is usually prepared to delight people during the …
Pisco Sour was prepared for the first time in 1920, in “Morris Bar” at the historical street Jirón de la Unión in Lima. The exquisite Peruvian pisco made from grapes has an enviable quality, at the same level as international spirits such as tequila and whiskey. Pisco Sour cocktail, recognized as a symbol of Peru, …
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