Pachamanca: Andean ritual banquet

Pachamanca: Andean ritual banquet

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Gastronomy, living culture, and Andean tradition on an unforgettable day!

Discover an authentic experience in the heart of the Sacred Valley where Andean culture comes to life through its cuisine and people. This experiential day invites you to participate in preparing pachamanca, an ancient method of cooking underground with hot stones. You will use Andean ingredients, such as potatoes, beans, corn, and meat, as well as traditional herbs, such as huacatay, to season the food.

You will also learn the artisanal process of making chicha amarilla, an ancient fermented corn beverage. You will also explore the community bio-garden, where organic products such as quinoa, native potatoes, vegetables, and medicinal plants are grown. These products are an essential part of the local diet and worldview.

This is an experience that connects the land, cuisine, and spirit of the community.

Overview

	Category	Cultural immersion
	Duration	Full day
	Requirements	No experience required
	Type of service	Private

Included & Excluded

You will find detailed information about the services included in our tours and hikes below. Please read the list of inclusions and exclusions carefully.

Transportation from Cusco to Cc Huchuy Qosqo
Guide
Participation in experiential activities
Traditional lunch (Pachamanca)
Tasting of chicha and local products
Visit to the bio-garden and cultural center
Traditional music and dance
Taxes
Commissions: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINNERS, and PAYPAL

Additional expenses
Alimentation not mentioned

Itinerary

The service

Welcome and reception
Reception in the community restaurant with music, flowers, and words of welcome. Brief presentation of the community and the experiential program.
Participatory process: Preparation of the Pachamanca
Explanation and active participation in the preparation of this typical dish cooked underground with hot stones. Preparation of the oven, selection of ingredients, and burying of the food.
Cultural experiential activity (choice of):
While the Pachamanca is cooking, visitors choose one of the following activities:

- Traditional agricultural activity
- Preparation of yellow chicha
- Visit to the “Mujuy Willkay” interpretation center
- All activities take place in direct contact with local families.
Uncovering and community lunch
Return for the uncovering of the Pachamanca and traditional Andean lunch accompanied by dancing and live music.
Guided tour of the community organic garden
Tour of the crops where you will learn about the ingredients that are used in typical dishes: potatoes, corn, quinoa, aromatic herbs, among others.
Farewell with gratitude
The experience ends with words of thanks from the hosts.