Cuenca Kitchens
Whole-roasted cuy, mote pillo hominy with egg and humitas warm from the leaf. Cuenca cooks the Andean corn table.
Hosted by one of our Cuenca tastemakers
Experience hosted by Martin & Silvia
What you can expect
Cuenca food tour - As the late afternoon and evening falls over Cuenca, the markets begin to hum with a different kind of energy. Soup cauldrons bubble away behind steamed-up windows, vendors fry plantains to order, the scent of roast pork drifts through the cool Andean air and locals crowd into tiny eateries for bowls of comforting highland cooking.
The essentials
Destination
Cuenca, Ecuador
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Cuenca food tour
- Smallest group size in Cuenca
- Led by Cuenca tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
<p>When introducing <strong>Qumir</strong>, remember it's more than just a restaurant in Cuenca.
You’ll try
Cheese green plantain ballFish fritter
<p>When you approach <strong>Mercado 3 De Noviembre</strong>, start by explaining the significance of its name.
<p>When you arrive at <em>Encebollados Sabor Orence</em>, make sure to highlight its history and enduring significance.
You’ll try
Albacore tuna soup
<p>When introducing guests to <strong>Hornados Rosita "el Mejor Sabor"</strong>, highlight the story of <strong>Doña Rosita</strong>.
You’ll try
Roasted pork
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Cuenca food tour, Smallest group size in Cuenca, Led by Cuenca tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Martin
Martin A
Martin is our new head guide of Cuenca
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
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