Daily Market & Food History: Foodie Tour Around Three of Lima's Most Representative Markets

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Discover with us the magic of Peruvian gastronomy through its history and traditions. Enjoy an afternoon full of flavours visiting the most important local places of our culinary art. Perfect for lovers of new experiences and new flavors!

We will begin our adventure in this colorful and friendly local market in Surquillo District. Be ready to taste different kinds of exotics fruits, coming from different parts of the country like the coast, the rain forest, and the Andes. Of course, we won't abandon this local market without trying the most representative dish of Lima called "ceviche".

After tasting different samples of food in the earlier market now we arrive at Santigo de Surco Market, it was very well-known by locals and visitors since the colonial days till now. Its reputation is well known among people that have a great interest in rainforest food and fresh exotic fruit juices.

Finally, we arrive at this bohemian cheerful and colorful neighborhood where we will visit one of the most popular restaurants called "Javier" and try the most typical dessert of lima "Picarones" made of sweet potatoes flour, anise seeds, squash, etc. don't forget to take a camera with you!

Menu

Including but not limited to:

• Ceviche - The authentic Lima classic. We will enjoy it the way the locals do.
• Causa rellena - A sum of Peru, with delicious local potatoes, avocado and a choice of filling.
• Juane de pollo - One of the most representative dishes from the jungle region. Made with rice, meat, olives, hard-boiled egg and spices wrapped in a bijao leaf.
• Chaufa de Cecina - A taste of Chinese influence in Peruvian gastronomy. Prepared rice with delicious slow-cooked meat.
• Picarones - A sweet taste of Lima. A donut made of sweet potato starch with aniseed and and an assortment of other ingredients.

Schema

Monday to Sunday

• 1:30 pm: Meeting and heading to the first local market (Surquillo)
• 2:30 pm: Heading to the second local market (Surco)
• 3:30 pm: Heading to the third and last local market (Barranco)
• 5:00 pm: End of the tour