Embark on a captivating Lima Discovery Tour and explore the city’s historical monuments, vibrant Plaza de Armas, and indulge in gastronomic delights like Ceviche classes and the iconic Pisco Sour drink.
- Chorrillos - First of all, we will visit the Chorrillos Artisanal Fishing Pier. It is one of the major trading points for marine products in the capital and mainly in the area. If we go back in history, they revolve around the sea and the fact of being the first spa in Peru in the times of Castile. The Lima of the wall received mullet and croaker daily brought in old baskets by the wives of the fishermen, whose donkeys walked the cobbled streets of the city to ship their merchandise from door to door.
- Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo - Secondly, we will visit the Surquillo Market. This market has become a kind of mecca for international foodies after the praise of famous Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio. The market is open every day and the vast amount of food and spices sold here include exotic fruits from the Amazon rainforest, potatoes and chilies from the tops of the distant Andes mountains, fresh fish and seafood from the coast and meats of different types, including alpaca and the famous guinea pig.
Continuing our gastronomic experience, we will visit 2 of the fast food restaurants that are very popular among Limeños and foreigners due to their participation in a documentary titled Street Food Latin America and in both Huariques we will try their different specialties.
- Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo - La Huerta Chinen specialty combined Creoles here we will try the famous Limeña causa (mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with slimes, chili and stuffed with chicken).
Alto K Pez specialty marine food here we will delight ourselves with the marine trio (Fish ceviche + rice with seafood + pork rinds)
- Centro Historico de Lima - After delighting our palate, we will visit the historic center of Lima and walk through its old streets appreciating its impressive balconies, churches and colonial mansions such as; the main square of Lima, the cathedral, the government palace, the convent of San Francisco and its catacombs.
Later we will sweeten our palate by trying the famous Spanish churros (filled with white delicacy or pastry cream accompanied with white sugar), then we will visit a local bar to learn the preparation of our flagship drink of Peru “El Pisco Sour” (a drink made from grape pisco, silt, gum syrup, egg white and angostura bitters)
Finishing our tour we will visit the Chabuca Granda mall to try the Peruvian donuts known by locals as picarones (they are made of sweet potato dough accompanied by honey).
- Private transportation
- Catacombs museum entrance
- Official Tourism Guide
- Pisco Sour preparation class
- Ceviche preparation class
- Propinas
Experience the flavors and colors like a local through street food. You will discover why Lima is called the gastronomic city of America, trying its exquisite stews, fruits, and desserts. In the same way, we will appreciate its architecture and history by visiting the main square, the Government Palace Cathedral, and the famous catacombs of San Francisco.
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