Food tour in Puno, tour of local and traditional food in Puno

Join us for a nighttime food tour in Puno, experiencing local dishes enjoyed by residents. Our tour begins at Parque Pino, located in the center of the city.

First Delights:
We'll start with an alfajor puneño, a pastry filled with sweet chancaca syrup. Next, you'll taste mazamorra morada, a dessert made from purple corn and spices, known for its unique flavor. We'll also try api, a traditional drink made from quinoa flour, served in purple and white varieties, perfect for the cool evenings.

Street Food Specialties:
Next, we'll explore Puno's street food. You'll try crispy chunchulí, grilled beef intestines with a smoky flavor. We’ll also sample anticuchos, grilled beef skewers that are common throughout Peru. Alongside these dishes, enjoy manás, caramel-coated popped corn bites.

Warm, Sweet Ending:
We'll finish our tour with picarones, Peruvian donuts served fresh with sweet syrup, accompanied by emoliente, a herbal tea prepared with local medicinal plants, offering warmth for Puno's chilly nights.

We meet travelers at Parque Pino and begin the tour from there.

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

INCLUDES

Guide in Spanish/English
All meals mentioned

DOES NOT INCLUDE

Tips for the guide

What if I can’t finish all the meals?

Don’t worry, we’re confident you’ll be able to enjoy them all.

However To fully enjoy this experience, please arrive with at least 6 hours since your last meal. Although we serve small portions, arriving hungry ensures you appreciate and savor every delicious bite.

The majority of the restaurants we visit are small, locally-owned businesses in Puno, so you won’t find typical touristy spots here.

Discover the Best Midday Food Tour in Puno, Peru

Join our unforgettable midday food tour in Puno, starting at the vibrant Parque Pino. Delight your taste buds with authentic regional delicacies while exploring the charming historic city center.

Your culinary journey kicks off with a sweet treat: the irresistible alfajor, a soft pastry generously filled with delicious dulce de leche. Next, indulge in a savory experience with the Bolivian salteña, a juicy empanada brimming with flavorful meat and fresh vegetables—perfectly representing Andean cuisine.

As we leisurely stroll through Puno’s historic streets, we'll pause at a cozy café to savor an extraordinary regional specialty: coati coffee, uniquely processed and naturally selected by coatis in Puno’s lush jungles.

Continue your gastronomic adventure at Puno’s bustling central market, sampling exotic fruits from Peru’s Amazon jungle, including sweet and refreshing granadilla, tangy aguaymanto (goldenberry), and creamy chirimoya, a delicious fusion of banana, pear, and vanilla flavors.

Your taste exploration doesn’t stop there. Delight in the traditional kankacho ayavireño, a tender slow-roasted lamb dish bursting with authentic regional flavors. And of course, no tour in Peru would be complete without tasting the iconic ceviche, freshly marinated in zesty lime and aromatic spices.

Wrap up your midday experience with a refreshing glass of traditional chicha de maíz, a lightly fermented ancestral corn beverage, perfectly completing your unforgettable culinary adventure in Puno.

Book your spot today and embark on the ultimate midday food tour experience in Puno!

Meeting Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)

Meeting Point: Pino Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/1srqL5zaQxbjYs9C9

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions:

• Bilingual Guide (Spanish/English)
• All food items mentioned in the program

Exclusions:

Transportation to the starting point (Pino Park)

Recommendations for Your Puno Food Tour

To make sure you have the best experience on your Puno food tour, please keep the following in mind:

• Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, it's crucial to inform us before booking your tour.
• Severe Allergies: If you have a severe nut or gluten allergy, we strongly advise against booking this tour. Cross-contamination with certain food items on the tour may occur.
• Halal and Kosher Alternatives: We are unable to offer halal or kosher alternatives at this time.

What if I can't finish all the food?

Don't worry, we're confident you'll enjoy every bite! However, to get the most out of this experience, we recommend arriving at the tour having not eaten for at least 6 hours. While we serve small portions, coming hungry ensures you can fully enjoy and savor each delicious mouthful.