Quito Abuela's House: Local Life & Homemade Flavors

Join a cooking class at Abuela Gladys' home in Quito. Learn to make corn tortillas and empanadas, hear stories about Ecuadorian culture, and enjoy a meal with your hosts.
Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Quito, followed by a scenic 30-minute drive to the outskirts of the city. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to a different side of Quito, sharing insights into everyday life, local traditions, and the social realities that have shaped the city's communities.

Upon arrival, be warmly welcomed into the home of Abuela Gladys, where generations of family traditions are still part of daily life. This is not a museum or a tourist restaurant, it's a genuine family home where you'll experience Ecuadorian hospitality firsthand.

As you explore the house and its gardens, listen to Abuela Gladys share stories from her more than 70 years of life, offering a heartfelt glimpse into Ecuadorian culture, family values, and the traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Together, guided by Abuela's tips and techniques, prepare delicious corn tortillas cooked on a traditional clay griddle (tiesto) and freshly made Ecuadorian empanadas, just as local families have done for decades.

Conclude your experience around the family table, where you'll enjoy the dishes you've prepared together while sharing conversation, laughter, and unforgettable moments with your hosts. After saying goodbye to Abuela Gladys and her family, return to Quito with a deeper understanding of Ecuador's culture, traditions, and the warmth that makes its people so special.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.