Highlights
- Learn about native fruits, how to eat them and their nutritional value.
- Guidence from a local expert.
- Gain insights into local ingredients, cooking methods.
Description
This guided tasting is your backstage pass to the Andes and Amazon, a journey through the exotic side of both regions.
From velvety lúcuma with its maple-vanilla sweetness to zesty camu camu shots packed with vitamin C, every bite tells a story of Peru’s landscapes and traditions.
Guided by a fruit specialist, you’ll explore unique varieties, tasting them in ways that highlight their textures, aromas, and hidden stories. Some are creamy, others tart and sparkling, each unforgettable.
You’ll discover why locals treasure these fruits, how they shape traditions, and the secrets that make them part of Peru’s cultural identity.
Groups are kept small so every guest can savor fully, ask questions, and connect over each discovery.
Past travelers have called this tasting “the most surprising highlight of Lima.”
A rare chance to taste Peru like nowhere else. Spots are limited, reserve today and let Peru’s hidden fruits surprise you.
Sample Menu
1. Pepino Dulce, Melon‑pear hybrid, juicy and mild, sliced fresh.
2. Cherimoya Cubes, Creamy “custard apple” with notes of banana and pineapple.
3. Granadilla Halves, Jelly‑like pulp with crunchy seeds, served chilled in its shell.
4. Lúcuma Slices, Sweet, custardy fruit native to the Andes—tastes like maple‑vanilla.
5. Lucuma Mousse , Light dessert showcasing the fruit’s caramel‑like flavor.
6. Aguaymanto (Goldenberry), Tart‑sweet berries perfect for snacking
7. Camu Camu Juice Shot
8. Tumbo Segments , Also called banana passionfruit—tangy‑sweet pulp with edible seeds.
What makes this activity unique?
Not just a tasting, a fruit safari indoors. While most travelers only glimpse these fruits in busy markets, here you enjoy them in a relaxed setting, guided by a Peruvian guide who knows every flavor note and cultural secret.
You’ll taste Andean and Amazonian treasures that rarely leave Peru, creamy cherimoya, golden aguaymanto, tangy tumbo, and more.
Each is served in different forms: sliced, juiced, or as a mousse, showing their versatility from snack to gourmet dessert.
This isn’t only delicious, it’s insider knowledge. Learn how locals choose the ripest fruit, the traditions tied to each variety, and the surprising health benefits behind their popularity.
Don’t just see Peru, taste its hidden wonders, one juicy bite at a time.
And if your experience isn’t five stars, we’ll refund your money.
Includes
Tasting portions of fresh, exotic Peruvian fruits or preparations with those fruits
All portions combined form a satisfying, light meal
Informative commentary on origin, seasonality & nutritional benefits
Guided tasting with a local expert
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
