Culinary experiences in Machu Pichu
After an exhilarating excursion to the legendary Machu Picchu, the town below the ancient citadel offers a vibrant and flavorful experience that beautifully complements your adventure. From cooking classes to tasting menus that celebrate local ingredients, the town offers a variety of immersive culinary experiences that invite guests to savor the essence of the Peruvian Andes.
Tasting menu: Flavors of the Andes
Enjoy an exquisite tasting menu experience at one of the best hotels of Machu Picchu town.
This tasting menu is a celebration of Peru’s diverse regional cuisine. This carefully curated experience takes diners through the country’s rich gastronomic landscape, combining indigenous ingredients with modern techniques. Each dish is a work of art, offering traditional and contemporary interpretations of Peruvian classics. Guests can savor ingredients such as quinoa, corn, potatoes, and native Andean herbs, often paired with locally sourced meats.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Sumaq hotel, Machu Picchu.
Availability: Upon request
Spirits of the Andes (cocktail demonstration)
Embark on a unique sensory adventure with our expert cocktail specialists as they guide you through an unforgettable tasting experience, where the flavors, colors, and textures of the Andes come to life. At the heart of this journey are the exceptional spirits distilled from sugar cane grown in the pristine highlands between Cusco and Apurímac.
Discover the rich diversity of these handcrafted spirits, each one an expression of the region’s organic processes and deep-rooted tradition.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Sumaq hotel, Machu Picchu.
Availability: Daily, upon request - AM
Culinary demonstrations
Discover the secrets of Peruvian cuisine as expert chefs of hotel Sumaq guide you through the art of crafting two of the country’s most iconic dishes: ceviche and the classic Pisco Sour.
In this interactive, hands-on session, you’ll learn the techniques and traditions behind making the perfect ceviche—a zesty, refreshing dish bursting with fresh fish, lime, and the bold flavors of aji amarillo (yellow chili). Then, master the delicate balance of ingredients to create a delicious Pisco Sour, Peru’s signature cocktail. This dynamic experience isn’t just about cooking; it’s about tasting, learning, and savoring the essence of Peru.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Sumaq hotel, Machu Picchu
Availability: Daily (11am | 2pm)
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