Lamay
Guinea Pig Cooking class in the Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley is considered one of the most important places in the Cusco region. It is the perfect place to enjoy the mystical land of the Incas, its history, wonderful views, and its living culture, customs, and traditions while acclimatizing to the altitude. We have organized this package to show you our Andean culture and its gastronomy with the guinea pig and stick with a local family that also benefited. it is more than supporting the development of the activities in which the more than 80 breeding families and small producers of guinea pigs in the community of Huchuy Qosqo are involved.
- Enjoy guinea pig on a stick prepared in the Andean style with organic spices.
- Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture through its gastronomy
- Help the local people with this tour they will thank you.
Day 1: Guinea Pig Tour in the Sacred Valley
We will pick you up at 7:30 am in our private van. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful snow-capped mountains and local farmers who work hard in their fields from very early. Once we arrive at Lamay we will cross to the left bank of the Vilcanota River to finally reach our destination Huchuy Qosqo Community, we will have a warm reception by Andean women and men.
We started with the Guinea Pig cooking class
Then we will get ready to start preparing the Cuy al Palo, our Andean women and men will guide us to achieve an exquisite preparation of the guinea pig al Palo, mixing fine herbs and spices. Then finish with the preparation, we will have time to visit guinea pig sheds, where our local guides will explain the breeding and feeding of guinea pigs and their classification, the food they eat, and forage such as alpha.
Time to taste our dish
After the visit to the shed, we will return to our local house to serve the fresh, crunchy guinea pig. Its meat is full of proteins, amino acids and contains almost no fat, it has the necessary nutrients for a balanced diet. Although it is true it is not the only way to prepare it, there are many ways such as guinea pig pepián, guinea pig Chactado, baked guinea pig, guinea pig broth, and many other options. Peruvian Culture Tours local agency works with local people to show them our living culture in Peru. After having enjoyed this delicious traditional Andean dish, we will go the transport back to Cusco.
- Private Transport: Cusco-Lamay-Cusco.
- Professional tour Guide: English-speaking professional and official tour guide.
- Ingredients for the preparation of “Cuy al palo”
- visit the guinea pig sheds
- Garnish for the accompaniment of the guinea pig on the stick.
- Meals: Tradicional Lunch Pig on a Stick. (Vegetarian, vegan, or special menus are available).
- We are Direct operators & native owners with the best native trekking team on the hike.
- Taxes.
- Breakfast.
- Gratituides for your tour guide.
- Expenses are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Drinks, beer, soda, etc.
- Water to drink 1 Lt.
- Sunglasses and sun hat.
- Camera
- Rain jacket or rain poncho
- Comfortable walking shoes
- money for entrances or souvenirs.
We will contact you as soon as possible. Usually within 2 hours by WhatsApp and up to 24 hours by e-mail.
Thank you for your time and interest in touring with Peruvian Culture Tours.
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- Select a day from the calendar.
- Enter the number of passengers and enter the required data.
- Enter the additional information.
- Choose the payment method.
Prices
- Adult Price: $ 70 per person. Minimum 2 person
- For Solo travelers add $65 per person for the service.
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$70
/per personMinimum 2 people.
Guaranteed price.
Daily departures!
