Market, ceviche and causa among friends in Lima

From: $85.00

Visit a typical market in a populous Lima district and cook with your new friends two traditional dishes.

Schedule
Monday – Sunday, 11am to 2pm

Price US$pp
US$85pp

Description

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What will you do?

We will meet at the Bus Station of El Metropolitano in Angamos, located in the district of Miraflores at 11am. You don’t need a bus card, the one way ticket is included.  Using the Lima public transportation service is an experience in itself. We will get off at Canada Station, in the district of La Victoria and walk a few blocks to the Balconcillo market, where we will buy fresh supplies for lunch. If you wish you can buy fruits that you have not tried before (bring a few soles).  We will walk to Ricardo’s apartment, located near the market, where you will have a breathtaking view of Lima. There, Helke will be waiting  with a refreshing pitcher of chicha morada and as a starter a Peruvian stew. Afterwards, we will prepare 2 typical Peruvian dishes: Peruvian ceviche , and a traditional Peruvian causa limeña. We will drink pisco chilcano, a traditional drink of Peru. On the way back, we will accompany you to take a cab to next destination.  

Meeting Point

3 hours

Monday - Sunday
11am to 2pm

La Victoria, Lima

How to get there

Angamos Bus Station of the Metropolitano in Miraflores.
Address: Av. Angamos Este, Miraflores 15047

What is included in the price

  • One-way ticket from Miraflores to La Victoria by bus.
  • Market tour and Causa and Ceviche preparation at home.
  • Pdf with step-by-step recipes
  • Lunch includes
    • Fish Ceviche
    • Tuna Causa
    • Spicy quinoa
    • Canchita and chifles
    • Chicha morada
    • Chilcanos of pisco (contains alcohol)

The menu can be adapted to the type of diet and/or restrictions that people may have.

Does not include:

  • Return transportation
  • Tips

Level

Easy

Language in which the experience is offered

Spanish and English (intermediate)

Things to consider

Bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cloth bag in case you want to bring some supplies from the market

Do not bring

  • Valuable items such as jewelry, bulky handbags, professional cameras, etc

Learn about your hosts Helke and Ricardo

Helke is an entrepreneur of gastronomic projects. For her, sharing a meal is an uplifting, healthy experience that brings people together. Ricardo, on the other hand, loves to cook with friends and experiment with different ingredients. He has been a business consultant and has three start-ups under his belt. Together, they are excited to share the daily essence of Lima in a culinary experience.

Meet your hosts

Cancellation Policy

24 hours before scheduled time