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Discover the flavors of Puno on a midday food tour. Taste local delicacies, explore the central market, and enjoy a refreshing glass of traditional chicha de maíz.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Puno with a midday food tour of the city
• Taste a variety of local delicacies, including alfajores and salteñas
• Sip on coati coffee, a unique regional specialty from Puno’s jungles
• Explore the bustling central market and sample exotic Amazon fruits
• Try traditional dishes like kankacho (oven roasted lamb) and ceviche

Description

Begin your culinary journey with a sweet treat: the irresistible alfajor, a soft pastry filled with delicious dulce de leche. Next, indulge in a savory experience with the Bolivian salteña, a juicy empanada brimming with flavorful meat and fresh vegetables, perfectly representing Andean cuisine. As you stroll through Puno’s historic streets, pause at a cozy café to savor an extraordinary regional specialty: coati coffee, uniquely processed and naturally selected by coatis in Puno’s lush jungles. Continue your gastronomic adventure at Puno’s bustling central market, sampling exotic fruits from Peru’s Amazon jungle, including sweet and refreshing granadilla, tangy aguaymanto (goldenberry), and creamy chirimoya, a delicious fusion of banana, pear, and vanilla flavors. Delight in the traditional kankacho ayavireño, a tender slow-roasted lamb dish bursting with authentic regional flavors. And of course, no tour in Peru would be complete without tasting the iconic ceviche, freshly marinated in zesty lime and aromatic spices. Wrap up your midday experience with a refreshing glass of traditional chicha de maíz, a lightly fermented ancestral corn beverage, perfectly completing your unforgettable culinary adventure in Puno.

Includes

Bilingual Guide (Spanish/English) All food mentioned in the program

Important Information

• If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please be sure to inform us before booking the tour. If you have a severe nut or gluten allergy, please do not book this tour, as cross-contamination may occur with certain foods included in the experience. We are unable to offer halal and kosher alternatives at this time. What if I can't finish all the food? Don't worry, we're confident you'll enjoy every bit! However, to make the most of this experience, we recommend arriving with at least 6 hours since your last meal. Although we serve small portions, arriving hungry ensures you can truly enjoy and savor every delicious bite. Most of the restaurants we visit are small, local businesses in Puno, so you won't find typical tourist spots here.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund