• Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes
  • Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes

Private: Ancestral Flavors & Living Traditions of the Andes

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ID: GYG1472639-2248144
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Pays: Équateur

Durée du projet: 2 jours


Description

Discover the flavors and traditions of the Andes on a 2-day tour from Quito. Shop for fresh ingredients at a community market, learn to cook traditional dishes, and explore the Otavalo Artisan Market.
Day 1: From the Soil to the Soul

Begin your journey by diving into the vibrant sights and scents of a local community market. Guided by a local expert, meet indigenous farming families and purchase fresh, native ingredients directly from them. Learn to identify rare Andean potatoes, heirloom corn, while directly supporting the community's economy.

Next, be welcomed into the private kitchen of an indigenous culinary keeper. Together, use the morning's harvest to prepare a traditional meal using ancestral techniques. After cooking, sit down to share a beautiful, organic lunch brimming with flavor, history, and identity.

Spend a peaceful evening slowing down to the rhythm of the mountains, sharing stories by the fire, and spending the night in a cozy, community-run lodge.

Day 2: The Art of the Weavers

Wake up to a fresh mountain breakfast before heading into the crown jewel of Andean trade. Explore one of South America’s largest and most historic indigenous markets at the famous Plaza de Ponchos. Have ample time to wander the colorful maze of hand-woven ponchos, intricate embroidery, unique jewelry, and tapestries, interacting directly with the master artisans keeping centuries-old traditions alive.

After lunch on your own, enjoy a scenic drive back to Quito, watching the volcanic peaks of the Andes fade into the horizon.

Faits saillants

  • Discover the flavors and traditions of the Andes on a 2-day tour from Quito
  • Join a local expert to shop for fresh ingredients at a community market
  • Learn to cook traditional Andean dishes with an indigenous culinary keeper
  • Explore the Otavalo Artisan Market and shop for hand-woven textiles
  • Stay overnight in a cozy community lodge and enjoy a traditional breakfast

Langues

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking in markets and community areas.
Participants will engage in cooking activities.
The tour includes an overnight stay in a community lodge.
INCLUS
  • Private transportation round-trip from Quito and throughout the tour
  • Expert bilingual guide specializing in Andean anthropology and culinary arts
  • Gastronomic route entry and budget for community ingredient purchasing
  • Private interactive cooking workshop and a traditional 3-course lunch on Day 1
  • 1-night accommodation at an authentic indigenous community lodge (breakfast included)
  • Guided visit and curated insider tips for the Otavalo Market
NON INCLUS
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses
  • Souvenirs

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Annulations

Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.