Authentic Pachamanca Experience in the Sacred Valley
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the ancient culinary tradition of Pachamanca in the Sacred Valley, where the flavors of the Peruvian Andes come alive. This unique cooking method, celebrated since pre-Inca times, uses hot stones to prepare a feast underground, honoring Mother Earth. Join in the preparation of succulent meats like beef, lamb, and guinea pig, alongside native potatoes and Andean herbs, all cooked to perfection in an earth oven. Engage with the rich cultural heritage of the Andes while savoring a meal that represents community and respect for nature.
Inclusions
What's included
- Cultural activities and free time
- Preparing the earthen oven
- Return to your hotel
- Farewell and cultural exchange
- Arrival at the Andean community and welcome
- Pickup from your hotel
- Traditional lunch featuring Pachamanca
What's not
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal purchases or handicrafts
- Additional snacks or food not included in the agreed-upon menu
- Transportation from remote or rural areas
- Activities not specified in the itinerary
- Translations into languages other than Spanish
Itinerary
The tour starts with hotel pickup and a scenic trip to the Sacred Valley. In Umasbamba, visitors receive a traditional welcome, wear Andean clothing, and participate in farming activities. They help prepare a Pachamanca cooked underground while learning about Andean textiles. The experience ends with enjoying the meal and returning to Cusco.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Chullos Tours Peru
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 39% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 777 of 1358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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