Latin American Culture & Food – ۶Ƶ Blog /blog Learn Spanish in Peru and Argentina Thu, 05 Dec 2024 ۶Ƶ 19:54:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3 My first Football match in Cusco: Cienciano vs Carlos A. Mannucci /blog/first-football-match-cusco-cienciano-vs-carlos-mannucci/ /blog/first-football-match-cusco-cienciano-vs-carlos-mannucci/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 ۶Ƶ 17:53:03 +0000 http://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/?p=5997 (From our intern in Cusco) — Are you curious about the football culture in Cusco? Then don’t hesitate and watch a football match in the local stadium “Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega” when you are studying Spanish in Peru. Cusco has three teams that […]

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(From our intern in Cusco) — Are you curious about the football culture in Cusco? Then don’t hesitate and watch a football match in the local stadium “Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega” when you are studying Spanish in Peru. Cusco has three teams that play in the top division. The three clubs are: Cienciano, Club Deportivo Garcilaso and Cusco FC and they all play in the same stadium. Attending a football match in Peru for sure is a unique experience!

Before coming to Cusco for my internship in Cusco I already had the idea of going to a football match. A poster on a bus station in the barrio “El Ovalo” a week before the match really encouraged me to do it. The tickets can be bought via the ticketing platform . I bought tickets for myself and a fellow student from the Spanish school AMAUTA. The cost was 35 soles each. It was very easy to buy tickets with my VISA card, and I could download them online as PDF. From the school in San Blas we saw on Google Maps that it is about a 25 minute walk and 7 minute taxi. We were dropped off by the taxi driver in a street further on, where the stadium could already be seen in the distance. Because of the football match, the access streets to the stadium were closed to traffic. Along the side of the street vendors sold football scarfs and snacks. You can buy snacks such as popcorn and drinks in the stadium. We found out you can buy tickets on the day of the match outside the stadium.

Ticket Cienciano Cusco Peru
Figure 1: The entrance ticket

When we arrived at the stadium we showed the QR codes of our tickets. In the stadium there were groups of supporters with instruments, each forming a separate band with trumpets, drums and charrangos (the Peruvian flute).

Footbal Cusco Peru
Figure 2: Cheering fans at 1-0

When the match started it became clear that Cienciano came to win. We joined in with the crowds chants, chanting in Spanish. Of course, the altitude in Cusco has a huge influence on the performance capacity of athletes. Maybe it was placebo, but it really seemed to have an effect on the players of Carlos A. Manucci. With ten minutes to go, Cienciano fights for all it’s worth. It seems they are going to succeed in pulling the victory over the line, until Manucci manages to get in a goal.

Drinks at the stadium, cheers
Figure 3: Drinks at the stadium, cheers!

Even though this match ended in a draw I would recommend attending a football match while you are here in Cusco to learn Spanish. The crowd never fails to disappoint and it is a great way to pick up some Spanish phrases as the crowd shouts remate. Plus it is a fun way to get to know the other students, meet locals and be immersed in a fun activity; the day before the match we went shopping for Cienciano shirts.

Footbal stadium Cusco Peru
Figure 4: Footbal stadium Cusco Peru

Find a list of essential football fan phrases in Spanish below to use when you go to the game!
 

English word Spanish translation
team equipo
away team equipo visitante
opposing team equipo contrario
footballer futbolista
player jugador
lineup Ա𲹳ó
lineup plantilla
substitute bench banquillo de reservas
substitution ܲپٳܳó
captain 辱á
goalkeeper portero/arquero/guardameta
defense defensa
defender defensa
midfield mediocampo
midfielder mediocampista
winger extremo
forward delantero
goal scorer goleador
coach director técnico
trainer entrenador
referee áٰ
linesmen áٰ asistente
commentator comentarista deportivo
spectators espectadores
fan hincha
supporter aficionado
supporters ھó
hooligan gamberro
The FIFA World Cup La Copa Mundial de Fútbol
Champions League Liga de Campeones
The Copa America La Copa América
The FIFA Confederations Cup La Copa FIFA Confederaciones
Premier League Primera División
soccer úٲDZ
championship campeonato
game partido
away game partido que se juega fuera de casa
friendly game partido amistoso

 

Study Spanish Cusco fun activities
Figure 4: Study Spanish Cusco fun activities

 

ball ó
pitch campo de juego
scoreboard marcador
stadium estadio
dressing room vestidor
bench banca
goal ǰٱí
goal arco
post poste
near post primer poste
far post segundo poste
net red
sideline línea de banda
goal line línea de gol
halfway line línea de medio campo
goal area área de gol
penalty area área de penalti
first half primer tiempo
second half segundo tiempo
half time medio tiempo
extra time tiempo extra
shinguard espinillera
shorts pantalones cortos
socks medias
flag banderilla
whistle silbato
shirt camiseta
uniform uniforme
to play soccer jugar al úٲDZ
to play against somebody jugar contra alguien
kick patada
shot remate
kick-off patada inicial
pass pase
to pass pasar
to shoot patear
to take away the ball quitar la pelota
to shoot at the goal tirar a la ǰٱí

 

Weg naar het stadion

 

to score a goal meter un gol
header remate de cabeza
to head the ball cabecear
rebound rebote
corner esquina
throw in saque de banda
goal kick saque de meta
to defend defender
to catch atajar
own goal autogol
to win ganar
to lose perder
to beat derrotar
to meet enfrentarse
to draw empatar
score draw empate a cero
final score resultado final
replay پó
to play fair jugar limpio
to play dirty jugar sucio
foul falta
to commit a foul cometer una falta
to blow a foul señalar una falta
to hit golpear
to push empujar
handball mano
to trip somebody up poner una zancadilla a alguien
to fake fingir
penalty tiro de penalti
free kick tiro libre
offside fuera de juego
sending off ܱó
yellow card tarjeta amarilla
red card tarjeta roja
warning DzԱٲó
to send a player off expulsar a un jugador
injured player jugador lesionado
to clap aplaudir
to cheer on a team animar a un equipo

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Get all of the insider tips on where to eat in Cusco on any budget during your Spanish classes in Cusco. The former Inca capital offers great opportunities for authentic food lovers. So when you go beautiful Peru to study Spanish, be sure to try some of the famous Peruvian dishes in one of the following restaurants – they are guaranteed to give your taste buds an incredible time.

Did you choose Peru as a destination for a Spanish immersion program? You made a great choice! Peru is known for crushing the competition when it comes to culinary awards at the international level. For example, if you study Spanish in Lima, you will be living in Latin America’s gastronomic capital. With all this global attention it’s fair to say we need to make a list of our favorite restaurants in Cusco for our Spanish students, for all budgets. And trust us, you don’t have to go fine dining every night to get the best culinary experience out there during your Spanish course in Peru.

 

1. Ceviche Meat & Wine Co

This bright and chic restaurant, located in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, brings the Peruvian coast right to the heart of the Andes. This modern cevicheria (a restaurant dedicated to ceviche) only uses the freshest seafood and local ingredients, which will undoubtedly make you feel like you are sitting right on the docks feasting on the catch of the day.

What is ceviche? (or: cebiche) is a Peruvian seafood dish typically made from fresh raw fish marinated in lemmon juice, spiced with unions, hot peppers and more.

Start your meal off with fried yucca, leche de tigre, garlic chili prawns or causa and choose a delicious main course of ceviche, arroz con mariscos, tacu tacu, jalea mixta or a trio to taste three classic dishes!

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: Portal Harinas 181, Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Cuisine: Traditional, regional, national, fusion.

 

ceviche Meat and Wine Cusco

 

2. La Bodega 138

Thanks to Peru’s diverse climates you can enjoy plates with fresh and inexpensive products that range from the sea up to more than 4,200 meters above sea level and everything in between. The beautiful thing about Peruvian cuisine is that you can connect to the landscapes, cultures and traditions of this diverse country. When you try Peruvian cuisine you will not only gain a deeper respect for the people, but the temporality and seasonality that is so important in the Peruvian food system.

The building that houses La Bodega will feel like home. If you are looking for a welcoming family style restaurant, then this is your place! There is always great music, everybody’s favorite dishes, laughter, deep conversations and great vibes.

La Bodega 138 focuses on Italian food made with love. Choose from a lengthy list of fresh oven baked pizzas or if you are feeling creative choose your own toppings including native Peruvian spicy peppers! You can also enjoy crisp salads, calzones, classic Italian pasta dishes or pastas with a Peruvian touch such as ravioli stuffed with asado, Andean potato gnocchi, spaghetti with ܲԳíԲ sauce or homemade pasta with a creamy yellow pepper sauce smothered in juicy lomo saltado. There is nothing better than comforting Italian food with a Peruvian twist!

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Address: Calle Herrajes 138, Cusco
Cuisine: Traditional, regional.

 

La Bodega Cusco

 

3. Pachapapa

Pachapapa is an excellent place to try Andean cuisine in a rustic setting. The restaurant is located in an old mansion in the traditional and artistic neighborhood of San Blas, right across from the San Blas Church. Once you enter the central courtyard you will smell the slow cooked dishes made in traditional clay pots, feel the heat from the earth oven and be awakened by the generous infusion of local herbs. Make sure you ask your waiter for their recommendation for the best traditional plate on the menu. This is a great place to try your first roasted guinea pig or “cuy.”

Address:
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:00PM to 10:00PM hours.
Cuisine: traditional, regional, national, fusion.

 

Restaurant Pachapapa Cusco

 

4. Jack’s Cafe

Are you hungry after your Spanish lessons? There is no better place to go in Cusco than to Jacks Café. These American and international plates are enormously filling and all homemade. Plus they won’t leave you craving anything extra! It’s also a great idea to go here the night before a long hike to (e.g. the ).

Do you want a Peruvian coffee from the jungle or how about breakfast served all day? The café restaurant is located right in the lower part of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cusco, San Blas on the corner of Choquechaca and Cuesta del San Blas (cafes in Cusco).

Favorite dish:
Wheat tortilla flipped in half with filled beans in tomato sauce, melted cheese in-between the tortilla, on the other side of the plate: a crispy salad consisting of curly lettuce, carrot, tomato and cucumber in a mild balsamic dressing, and guacamole, sour cream and minced onions on the side.

Comments: “It is the perfect meal. I can eat this meal any time of day, any day. Plus, it is very filling and nutritious”.

Tip 1: Complete this meal with an iced Papaya-Banana Juice or fresh Lemonade with Mint

Hours: Monday to Sunday 7: AM – 10:30 PM
Address:
Cuisine: Regional, International

 

Jack's cafe restaurant Cusco

 

5. Organika

Organika focuses on bringing you fresh, local, healthy, organic and sustainable ingredients from their farm in Urubamba in the Sacred Valley right to the table. It’s hard to find a restaurant that can please meat lovers while also offering ample vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as well. Many of the dishes are even garnished with edible flowers so they are just as beautiful as they are nutritious and delicious. Food options include wood oven pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, trout, grilled alpaca, lomo saltado, osobuco, quinotto, salads, soups and different tapas and starters!

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 – 22:00
Address: Calle Ataúd 154
Cuisine: Healthy, organic, and sustainable food.

 

Organika restaurants Cusco

 

6. Chakruna Native Burgers

Chakruna Native Burgers offers vegans, vegetarians and appreciators of good meat a variety of rich and hearty burgers. So if you are a vegan learning Spanish in Cusco, this is the place to go. Burger patties include quinoa, peas, Lima beans, chickpeas, alpaca, chicken, beef and chorizo to name just a few. All burgers are accompanied by a drink and fries made from fresh native potatoes and a variety of fresh sauces for dipping. Don’t forget you can add all sorts of toppings including egg, avocado, mushroom sauce, 4 different types of cheeses, bacon, sprouts, etc. Chakruna is also known for having fast service, cheerful staff, a cozy atmosphere and great beer.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Address: 699 Plazoleta San Blas
Cuisine: International with regional influence

 

7. Creperia La Bo’M

This Creperie is one of the warmest and most friendly places around Cusco! Here you can meet approachable travelers and Spanish students from all over the world while seated around the bar while chatting about life, traveling, your day to day adventures and even tips about the best places to go around Cusco.

At La Bo’M there are many different crepes to choose from, from savory to sweet as well as hot and cold drinks that are all prepared with love and care. Definitely check it out on a weekend morning while you are here in Cusco. We love the fact this is also a hostel so it is the perfect environment to meet new people. You can find la Bo’M at the same street where ۶Ƶis located.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11.00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: Carmen Alto 283, San Blas
Cuisine: French, International.

 

Creperia La Bom Cusco

 

Peruvian cooking workshop Amauta

Workshop Peruvian Cooking

One of the many cultural activities that ۶ƵSpanish school offers for the participants of the Spanish courses, is a workshop Peruvian Cooking. Do you want to join? Learn to prepare the most popular Peruvian dish, ceviche with a chef, while studying Spanish in Cusco. Another popular activity is our Pisco Sour Workshop.

8. Qucharitas

Qucharitas makes some of the best handmade ice cream and desserts in Cusco using natural ingredients right from the region. There are more than 100 possible combinations that are made to order without the use of chemicals or preservatives. Qucharitas offers gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free products.

Choose from ice cream bases such as eucalyptus, coca leaf, kiwicha, maca, coffee, quinoa, Andean mint, Cañihua, algarrobina and fruits like aguaymanto, cherimoya, mango, lucuma, tumbo, passion fruit, cactus fruit and SO much more!

Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11AM – 8:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Address:
Cuisine: International, national, fusion.

 

9. Mercado San Blas Govinda Lila

Just a 5 minute walk from the school, this food market offers a diverse range of food, from vegan food, to sandwiches to traditional Peruvian food. In the back are juices and sandwiches which are perfect for breakfast; in the middle lots of hot food stalls, with a wide range of options.

Just check it out and pick your favorite stall. My favorite stall is the first one on the right as you enter which offers vegan burritos, falafel, lasagnes. For 15 sols you get soup, a hot drink and a main. Which is a great price as the quality is the best!

Hours: Monday to Sunday open 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Some stalls will be closed on certain days)
Address: Calle Pumapaccha 231 Seccion jugos, Cuzco
Cuisine: traditional, regional, national, fusion.
 

Govinda Lila Cusco

 

10. Casalino Focacceria

This restaurant is just up from the fountain in San Blas, hidden away in one of the many back streets. Casalino Focacceria is frequented by artists and serves the best focacceria sandwiches. On my first visit the outside was being painted by a local artist who was also hosting an exhibition there. If you check instagram it always has creative events on. Focacceria is not known to be a traditional Peruvian dish but this restaurant included traditional ingredients. Ranging from pulled pork to pesto focacceria.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 6:00PM – 11:00PM
Address:
Cuisine: traditional, regional, national, fusion.

 

Casalino Focacceria Cusco

 

11. Panaderia Qosqo Maki

This small bakery with just a few tables doesn’t seem like much from the street, but make sure you bop your head in to get something small. Likely your Spanish teacher will recommend the Queso Empanada.

Qosqo Maki is one of the best places in Cusco to have bread and French pastries for a quick in and quick out breakfast or brunch. Here you can enjoy empanadas, croissants, chocolate croissants, Brazil nut croissants, sweet breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, raisin rolls and fresh loaves of bread, pizza baguettes and so many more goodies fresh out of the oven! Plus it is a 5 minute walk from the school so the perfect spot to pick up breakfast before Spanish class starts!

Favorite dish:
Whole wheat bruschetta with gratinated cheese, a sweet castaña croissant with a sweet filling mixed with nuts, and a banana-papaya juice! – S/. 5-12.
Tip: Take their coffee to go, or one of the other pastries to go and go sit in Plaza San Blas in the sun.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: Avenida Tullumayo 465
Cuisine: International.

 

Qosqo Maki Cusco

 

12. Limo Peruano Nikkei

Limo offers Japanese food with a blending of fresh ingredients, crisp flavors and techniques from Peru. Enjoy your fresh food while sitting in the elegant terrace section of an old colonial house while overlooking the stunning Plaza de Armas of Cusco When the sun sets you will get an enchanting view of the city as all the surrounding area lights up.

The menu is quite innovative thanks to the large Japanese population in Peru. You can find fresh avocado from the jungle, smoked trout from the Andes, chimichuri Nikkei sauce, a “chupe de camarones” soup with udon, a variety of native chili peppers, Andean herbs, house made citric wasabi, and a large selection of different fish in the form of sashimi, maki, nigiri, ceviches and other typical Japanese dishes with a strong Peruvian flare.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:00PM to 10:00PM
Address: Portal de Carnes 236, 2nd floor Plaza de Armas Cusco
Cuisine: Peru, Japanese Fusion

 

13. El Patio

Can’t decide what you want to eat? How about a little bit of everything?

This typical cusqueño patio was converted into a collaborative for local restaurants, which makes it one of the best and most varied places to eat in all of Cusco. Choose from the central bar area to get all sorts of cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic beverages or from one of the many restaurants to try ceviche, seafood, Asian food, street food and burgers, tacos, shwarma, desserts and coffees.

Every week there are new promotions for those who are looking not to burn a whole in their pocket on their trip to Cusco. Don’t forget to check out the live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. Check out their social media for events and what new restaurants and foods they might be featuring!

Hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: Colla Calle 204 A Media Cuadra De Limacpampa, Cusco
Cuisine: International.

 
Do you have more tips for our food guide Best Restaurants in Cusco? Feel free to post below!
 

Cusco

Cusco is a unique destination for a Spanish immersion course as it is a city with lots of things to do and to see. Cusco is perfect for exploring the beautiful nature in the Andes, doing adventure sports and make trips and treks. Cusco is also the gateway for the Inca Trail and to visit Machu Picchu. The people in Cusco are friendly, the city is small yet incredible varied. In Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire you can discover and explore everything related to the Inca culture. In Cusco, you can find a great selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, as well as souvenir shops. Spend any time you wish learning Spanish in Cusco and you won’t be bored.

Spanish Immersion in Cusco

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Op zoek naar alle insider tips over waar te eten in Cusco voor elk budget tijdens je Spaanse lessen in Cusco? Wist je dat je in voormalige Inca hoofdstad biedt ontzettend lekker en godekoop kunt eten? Dus als je naar het prachtige Peru gaat voor een taalcursus Spaans, probeer dan zeker een paar van de beroemde Peruaanse gerechten in een van de volgende restaurants – een geweldige ervaring inDe beste restaurants in Cusco.

Heb je Peru gekozen als bestemming voor een intensieve taalcursus Spaans of voor een rondreis? Je hebt een goede keuze gemaakt! Peru staat bekend als Zuid-Amerika’s ‘food heaven’ en wint jaarlijkse culinaire prijzen op internationaal niveau. Als je bijvoorbeeld Spaans studeert in Lima, woon je in de gastronomische hoofdstad van Latijns-Amerika. Met al deze wereldwijde aandacht is het een goed idee een lijst te maken van onze favoriete restaurants in Cusco voor onze Spaanse studenten, voor alle budgetten. Je hoeft in Cusco niet heel duur uit eten te gaan voor een heerlijke maaltijd tijdens je cursus Spaans in Peru.

De Beste Restaurants in Cusco

# 1 Cicciolina

Je vindt dit restaurant op de tweede verdieping van een oud koloniaal pand in de buurt van Plaza de Armas in Cusco. De sfeer is erg warm en gastvrij met gasten die aan de bar in meerdere talen kletsen terwijl er aan de plafonds daarboven drogende pepers en knoflook hangen.

Van de aroma’s van de open keuken tot de obers die her en der door de tapasbar lopen en de intieme eetzaal in mediterrane stijl… hier wil je wel even wat langer blijven zitten en gezellig eten, praten en drinken. Cicciolina heeft echt de Latijnse eetervaring waar gezond eten en memorabele gesprekken twee van de belangrijkste aspecten zijn.

Het voelt alsof de tapas rechtstreeks uit Baskenland zijn geïmporteerd. De verse zeevruchten, pasta, risotto en vlees en meer traditionele Andes-elementen zoals causa, Peruaanse sint-jakobsschelpen, ceviche van verse forel en alpaca zorgen voor een verscheidenheid aan smaken voor alle paletten.

Reserveer je tafel

Openingstijden: 12:00 uur en bestellingen duren tot 21:00 uur.
Address: Calle Triunfo 393, 2e verdieping
Telefoonnummer: +51 84 259510
WhatsApp: +51 994 059709
Email: info@cicciolinacuzco.com

# 2 Limo Peruano Nikkei

Dankzij de verschillende klimaten in Peru kun je genieten van borden met verse en goedkope producten die variëren van de zee tot meer dan 4.200 meter boven de zeespiegel en alles daartussenin. Het mooie van de Peruaanse keuken is dat je je kunt verbinden met de landschappen, culturen en tradities van dit diverse land. Als je de Peruaanse keuken probeert krijg je niet alleen een dieper respect voor de mensen, maar ook voor de tijdelijkheid en seizoensgebondenheid die zo belangrijk is in het Peruaanse voedselsysteem.

Limo biedt Japans eten met een mix van verse ingrediënten, scherpe smaken en technieken uit Peru. Geniet van je verse eten terwijl je op het elegante terrasgedeelte van een oud koloniaal pand zit en uitkijkt over het prachtige Plaza de Armas van Cusco. Als de zon ondergaat krijg je een betoverend uitzicht op de stad als de hele omgeving oplicht.

Het menu is behoorlijk innovatief dankzij de grote Japanse bevolking in Peru. Je vindt er verse avocado uit de Peruaanse jungle, gerookte forel uit de Andes, chimichuri Nikkei-saus, een “chupe de camarones”- een typisch Peruaanse soep met soep met gambas, een variatie van inheemse chilipepers, kruiden uit de Andes, zelfgemaakte citroenwasabi, en een grote selectie van verschillende diverse visgerechten sashimi, maki, nigiri, ceviches en andere typisch Japanse gerechten met een sterke Peruaanse touch.

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zondag van 11.30 tot 23.00 uur.
Address: Portal de Carnes 236, 2e verdieping Plaza de Armas
Email: limo@cuscorestaurants.com
Telefoonnummer: +51 84 240668

# 3 Ceviche Seafood kitchen

Ceviche Seafood kitchen

Dit lichte en chique restaurant aan het Plaza de Armas brengt de Peruaanse kust naar het hart van de Andes. Deze moderne cevicheria (een restaurant gewijd aan ceviche) gebruikt alleen de meest verse zeevruchten en lokale ingrediënten, waardoor je ongetwijfeld het gevoel krijgt dat u op de kade zit te smullen van de vangst van de dag.

Wat is ? Ceviche (of: cebiche) is een Peruaans visgerecht, meestal gemaakt van verse rauwe vis gemarineerd in citroensap, gekruid met uien, hete pepers en meer

Begin de maaltijd met gebakken yucca, leche de tigre, knoflook-garnalen of causa en kies een heerlijk hoofdgerecht van ceviche, rijst met zeevruchten, tacu tacu, gemengde gelatine of een trio om drie klassieke gerechten te proeven!

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zondag van 12:00 PM – 22:00
Adres: Portal Harinas 181, Plaza de Armas
Telefoonnummer: +51 84 266 334

# 4 La Bodega 138

Lomo Saltado

Het pand waarin La Bodega is gevestigd zal aanvoelen als thuis. Als je op zoek bent naar een gastvrij familierestaurant, dan is dit de plek! Er is altijd goede muziek, iedereens favoriete gerechten, gelach, diepe gesprekken en een gezellig gevoel.

La Bodega 138 richt zich op Italiaans eten met liefde gemaakt. Kies uit een lange lijst van vers in de oven gebakken pizza’s of als je je creatief voelt, kies je je eigen toppings, waaronder inheemse Peruaanse pittige pepers! Geniet van knapperige salades, calzones, klassieke Italiaanse pastagerechten of pasta’s met een Peruaans tintje, zoals ravioli gevuld met asado, aardappelgnocchi uit de Andes, spaghetti met ܲԳíԲ-saus of zelfgemaakte pasta met een romige gele pepersaus gesmoord in sappige lomo saltado. Er gaat niets boven Italiaans comfort food met een Peruaanse draai! Dit is een van de meest populair eneen van de beste restaurants in Cusco.

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zondag van 12:00 PM – 22:00
Adres: Herrajes 138
Telefoonnummer: 84 260272
WhatsApp: +51 933 982 111

# 5 Pachapapa

Restaurant Pachapapa Cusco

Pachapapa is een uitstekende plek om de Andes-gerechten te proeven in een rustieke omgeving. Het restaurant is gevestigd in een oud herenhuis in de traditionele en artistieke wijk San Blas, recht tegenover de San Blas kerk. Zodra je de centrale binnenplaats betreedt, zult je de langzaam gekookte gerechten in traditionele kleipotten ruiken, de hitte van de aarde-oven voelen en gewekt worden door de royale infusie van lokale kruiden. Vraag de ober zeker naar zijn aanbeveling voor het beste traditionele gerecht op het menu. Dit is een geweldige plek om je eerste geroosterde cavia of “cuy” te proberen.

Adres: Plazoleta San Blas 120
Openingstijden: Maandag t/m zondag van 11:30 tot 23:00 uur.
E-mail: pachapapa@cuscorestaurants.com
Telefoonnummer: +51 84 241318

# 6 Jack’s Café

Jack's cafe restaurant Cusco

Heb je honger na je Spaanse lessen? Er is geen betere plek in Cusco dan Jacks Café. Deze Amerikaanse en internationale borden zijn enorm vullend en allemaal zelfgemaakt! Het is een goed idee om hier de laatste avond voor een lange wandeltocht naar Machu Picchu (bijv. de Inca Trail) heen te gaan.

Wilt je een Peruaanse koffie uit de jungle of wat dacht je van een ontbijt dat de hele dag wordt geserveerd? Het café-restaurant bevindt zich in het onderste deel van een van de oudste wijken van Cusco, San Blas, op de hoek van Choquechaca en Cuesta del San Blas.

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zondag 7:00 – 21:00
Adres: Choquechaka 509
E-mail: info@jackscafecusco.com
Telefoonnummer: +51 084 254606

# 7 Organika

Organika richt zich op het brengen van verse, lokale, gezonde, biologische en duurzame ingrediënten van hun boerderij in Urubamba in de Heilige Vallei naar de tafel. Het is moeilijk om een restaurant te vinden dat vleesliefhebbers kan verwennen terwijl het ook ruime vegetarische, veganistische en glutenvrije opties biedt. Veel van de gerechten zijn zelfs gegarneerd met eetbare bloemen, zodat ze net zo mooi als voedzaam en heerlijk zijn. De eetgelegenheden bestaan uit houtovenpizza’s, pasta’s, sandwiches, forel, gegrilde alpaca, lomo saltado, osobuco, quinotto, salades, soepen en verschillende tapas en voorgerechten!

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zondag van 12:00 – 22:00 uur
Adres: Calle Ataúd 154
Telefoonnummer: (84) 772448

Peruvian cooking workshop Amauta

Workshop Peruaans Koken

One of the many cultural activities that ۶ƵSpanish school offers for the participants of the Spanish courses, is a workshop Peruvian Cooking. Do you want to join? Learn to prepare the most popular Peruvian dish, ceviche with a chef, while studying Spanish in Cusco. Another popular activity is our Pisco Sour Workshop.

# 8 Chakruna Native Burgers

Chakruna Inheemse Burgers biedt veganisten, vegetariërs en liefhebbers van goed vlees een verscheidenheid aan rijke en stevige hamburgers. Dus als je veganistisch en Spaans leert in Cusco, is dit de plek om naartoe te gaan. De hamburgers bestaan uit quinoa, erwten, Lima bonen, kikkererwten, alpaca, kip, rundvlees en chorizo om er maar een paar te noemen. Alle burgers gaan vergezeld van een drankje en frietjes van verse inheemse aardappelen en een reeks verse sauzen om in te dippen. Vergeet niet dat u allerlei soorten toppings kunt toevoegen, waaronder ei, avocado, champignonsaus, 4 verschillende soorten kaas, bacon, spruitjes, enz.

Chakruna staat ook bekend om de snelle service, het vrolijke personeel, de gezellige sfeer en het lekkere bier.

Openingstijden: Dinsdag tot zondag 11:30 AM – 22:00
Adres: 699 Plazoleta San Blas
Telefoonnummer: (84) 585924

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# 9 Creperia La Bo’M

Deze Creperie is een van de warmste en meest vriendelijke plekken in Cusco! Hier ontmoet je mee-reizigers en studenten van over de hele wereld ontmoeten terwijl je aan de bar zit te kletsen over het leven, reizen, je dagelijkse avonturen en zelfs tips over de beste plekken om te gaan rond Cusco.

Bij La Bo’M kun je kiezen uit eindeloos veel verschillende crêpes, van hartig tot zoet, evenals warme en koude dranken die allemaal met liefde en zorg worden bereid. Extra leuk: je kunt zien hoe je eten wordt klaargemaakt door de glazen wand in de open keuken.

Openingstijden: Dinsdag tot zondag van 8:00 AM – 22:00
Adres: Carmen Alto 283, San Blas
Telefoonnummer: (84) 235694

# 10 Qucharitas

Qucharitas maakt een aantal van de beste handgemaakte ijsjes en desserts in Cusco met natuurlijke ingrediënten uit de regio. Er zijn meer dan 100 mogelijke combinaties die op bestelling worden gemaakt zonder gebruik van chemicaliën of conserveringsmiddelen. Qucharitas biedt glutenvrije, lactosevrije en suikervrije producten aan.

Kies uit verschillende smaken zoals eucalyptus, cocablad, kiwicha, maca, koffie, quinoa, Andes-munt, Cañihua, algarrobina en vruchten zoals aguaymanto, cherimoya, mango, lucuma, tumbo, passievrucht, cactusvruchten en nog veel meer!

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zaterdag van 12.00 tot 20.00 uur en zondag van 11.00 tot 19.00 uur.
Adres: Procuradores Nº 372
Telefoon: +51 084 226019
Web: www.qucharitas.com
E-mail: qucharitas@gmail.com

# 11 Wasicleta Restaurant & Bar

Ben je een fietser? Dit betaalbare hipster cultuurhuis is de beste plek om met je fiets aan te komen en te genieten van typische Peruaanse gerechten en lokale ambachtelijke bieren. Je kunt ook kiezen uit een dagelijks vast menu voor de lunch en kennismaken met de lokale bevolking van Cusco. Wasicleta is gewijd aan het bevorderen van het gebruik van fietsen, kunst en muziek in de stad en dat is logisch, want de hele plek is versierd met fietsonderdelen.

Openingstijden: Dinsdag tot zaterdag van 11:00 AM – 22:00 op woensdag is het open tot 20:00 PM
Adres: Calle San Andres 477
Telefoonnummer: +51 982 732 972

# 12 El Patio

Restaurant El Patio Peru

Kun je niet beslissen wat je wilt eten? Wat dacht je van een beetje van alles?

Dit typische cusqueño terras werd omgebouwd tot een samenwerking voor lokale restaurants, waardoor het een van de beste en meest gevarieerde plekken is om te eten in heel Cusco. Kies uit het centrale bargedeelte voor allerlei cocktails, bieren en niet-alcoholische dranken of uit een van de vele restaurants om ceviche, zeevruchten, Aziatisch eten, streetfood en hamburgers, taco’s, shwarma, desserts en koffie te proberen.

Elke week zijn er nieuwe promoties voor super goede prijzen Op donderdag en zaterdag is er live-muziek. Volg hun social media voor evenementen en welke nieuwe restaurants en etenswaren er aangeboden worden!

Openingstijden: Dinsdag t/m zaterdag van 12.00 – 21.00 uur en zondag van 12.00 – 19.00 uur.
Adres: Collacalle 204
Telefoonnummer: +51 984 022 706

# 13 Panaderia Qosqo Maki

Panaderia Cusco Peru

Deze kleine bakkerij met slechts een paar tafels valt niet echt op als je er langs loopt, maar wip er toch even naar binnen voor een broodje. Of misschien om je er wel met je leraar Spaans tijdens een van de Spaanse lessen.

Qosqo Maki is een van de beste plekken in Cusco om brood en (Frans) gebak te eten voor een snel in en uit ontbijt of brunch. Hier kun je genieten van empanadas, croissants, chocolade croissants, paranoot croissants, zoete broden, koekjes, kaneelbroodjes, rozijnenbroodjes en verse broden, pizza baguettes en nog veel meer lekkers vers uit de oven!

Openingstijden: Maandag tot zaterdag van 6:30 AM – 21:00
Adres: Avenida Tullumayo 465
Telefoonnummer: +51 84 231513

 

Cusco

Cusco is een unieke bestemming voor een intensieve taalcursus Spaans. Het is een mooie gezellige stad is waar veel te doen en te zien is. Cusco is perfect voor het verkennen van de prachtige natuur in de Andes, het beoefenen van avontuurlijke sporten en het maken van excursies en wandeltochten. Cusco is ook de toegangspoort voor de Inca Trail en om Machu Picchu te bezoeken. De mensen in Cusco zijn vriendelijk, de stad is klein maar ongelooflijk gevarieerd. In Cusco, de voormalige hoofdstad van het Incarijk, kun je alles ontdekken en verkennen wat met de Inca-cultuur te maken heeft. In Cusco kun je een grote selectie aan cafés, restaurants, bars en souvenirwinkels vinden. Kom Spaans leren in Cusco en je zult je geen minuut vervelen.

Taalcursus Spaans in Cusco

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Sobre deliciosos jugos de frutas peruanos

Una de las cosas que nuestros estudiantes aman sobre Peru durante su tiempo aprendiendo español en Perú es la gran variedad de vegetales y frutas y la calidad de su comida en general. No cabe duda de eso, ya que Perú tiene una de las mejores comidas en el mundo entero.

Ya que el país tiene muchos paisajes y climas, existe una gran variedad de vegetación. Las frutas típicas son el aguaymanto, chirimoya, tumbo y la tuna. Durante el , podrás encontrar muchas de estas frutas, en especial la tuna.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Fresas peruanas

Todas estas frutas exóticas son los ingredientes perfectos para estos deliciosos jugos de frutas. ¿Sabías que también hay fresas en el área de Cusco? Muchas de estas son cultivadas en el Valle Sagrado de los Incas, en el pueblo de Calca, que es conocido como el productor de fresas en los alrededores de Cusco.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Cuando en Cusco, de seguro has degustado uno de estos vasos en tu casa anfitriona o en la escuela. Pero también los viajeros en Cusco tienen acceso a ellos porque hay buenos lugares donde pueden comprarlo. Incluso es posible comprar jugos medicinales. Pero no todos los restaurantes y cafés tienen los mejores jugos. ¿Dónde se puede ir en Cusco para tener los mejores jugos frescos? ¡Sigue leyendo!

 

Mercado de San Blas

En el mercado de San Blas, pero también en el mercado de San Pedro, hay muchos quioscos donde puedes comprar jugos de frutas. Estos jugos son frescos; los hacen frente a tus ojos. Incluso puedes escoger tus propias frutas para tener un jugo personalizado, los que puedes mezclar con agua o leche, con o sin azúcar. Si pides una fruta en especial y no la tienen, la pueden buscar en otro puesto y prestarse frutas de otros vendedores.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Por no mucho dinero podrás tener un vaso enorme de jugo fresco de frutas, hecho completamente a tu gusto, con “yapa” (un extra). Mientras disfrutas tus jugos, mira y disfruta el popular y colorido mercado. Si estás apurado y no tienes tiempo para sentarte, puedes pedir tu jugo para llevar.

 

El puesto de Betty

Mi puesto favorito es el mercado de San Blas es ٳٲ’s. Todos los puestos tienen un cartel con los precios y nombres, así es que fácil encontrarla. Betty es una señora muy amigable y servicial. Hará todo lo posible para darte exactamente el jugo que deseas. Su puesto siempre es el más lleno en el mercado.

Café Yajúú

Si estás buscando un lugar en el centro de la ciudad del Cusco, recomiendo Yujúú, otro de mis lugares favoritos en Cusco. Al entrar a Yajúú, lo primero que ves son todas las frutas… ¡Una vista muy colorida! Yajúú es un poco más costoso que el mercado de San Blas, pero es asequible. Desde el segundo piso, tienes una vista hermosa de la Plaza de Armas de Cusco.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Además de sus jugos, Yajúú también tiene una variedad de sánguches. Pero también ofrecen jugos medicinales. ¿Qué tal un jugo para tu dolor de cabeza o para el mal de altura? ¡Pruébalos!

 

“Jugos” diferentes: Frutillada y Chicha Morada

Existen algunas bebidas en Perú y Cusco que tienen frutas como ingrediente principal, pero que no son jugos. Un ejemplo de esto es la frutillada. Frutillada es una bebida de fresa fermentada, por lo tanto, normalmente contiene alcohol, pero esta es una versión sin alcohol. Si deseas probar una bebida típica peruana, una bebida muy típica entre los locales, prueba esto. No lo vas a encontrar con facilidad en las juguerías tradicionales, sino en los restaurantes típicos peruanos, en especial en el Valle Sagrado.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Otra bebida tradicionales es la “Chicha Morada”. Además, es una bebida muy famosa y popular en el Perú, originalmente de la costa. No es una bebida alcohólica y los niños la pueden beber. Lo puedes encontrar en todos los restaurantes peruanos. ¿Qué es? Es una bebida hecha del bello maíz morado (con azúcar y canela). Es muy sabrosa y una de mis favoritas.

 

Estás interesado en la cultura peruana y te gustaría tomar un curso de español en Cusco?

No dudes en ponerte en contacto con AMAUTA

 

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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

Before coming to Cusco to study Spanish in Peru sometimes students are concerned that it will be difficult to find good and affordable vegetarian meals in Peru. Therefore we made this lists of go-to places for everyone traveling or . It includes the favorite vegetarian dishes at the best vegetarian restaurants in Cusco with suitable prices.

Many students were involved and they gave us their favorite vegetarian restaurants they found while learning Spanish in Cusco and living in Cusco. This is their list of Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco!

 

 

Go-To-Places with Favorite Vegetarian Meals in Cusco

1. Jack’s Café
A restaurant in classic American-style serving until late hours a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals in big portions.

Favorite dish:
Wheat tortilla flipped in half with filled beans in tomato sauce, melted cheese in-between the tortilla, on the other side of the plate: a crispy salad consisting of curly lettuce, carrot, tomato and cucumber in a mild balsamic dressing, and guacamole, sour cream and minced onions on the side. Price: 22 Nuevos Soles Peruanos (S/. )

Comments: “It is the perfect meal. I can eat this meal any time of day, any day. Plus, it is very filling and nutritious”.

Tip 1: Complete this meal with an iced Papaya-Banana Juice or a fresh Lemonade with Mint – Price S/.

Tip 2: Add scrambled eggs (Price S/. 6) because eggs go so well with the beans and guacamole.

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

2. Green Point
The finest vegan restaurant in Cusco with a surprising variety of choices, where the dishes taste as good as they look, and where every meal is made with attention.

Favorite dish:
Chaufa rice with momos – (Price S/. 24). Arroz chaufa is a classic Peruvian-style fried-rice dish, sold on every corner in Cusco.

Comments: “This is the best chaufa rice I have had so far in Peru. The rice and vegetables are perfectly cooked, crispy, and fried in a sweet, not-so-salty, soy sauce maintaining the perfect balance of flavors. Then there are the Momos on the side, sprinkled with a sweet-sour sauce. Momos are oven-baked, vegetable dough-dumplings, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.”

Tip 1: Add a delicious juicy chocolate fruit-smoothie for S/. 10!

Tip 2: On your way-out grab a vegan chocolate trufa (truffle) for S/. 3 (and, thank me later!).

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

3. Tacomania
The best Mexican restaurant in Cusco with the classics such as taco, burrito, enchilada, fajita, and chimichanga. All meals have vegetarian options and are worth a try. The ingredients are fresh, they serve big portions, and the restaurant has a comfortable and spacious environment, and an open kitchen to view how your next favorite dish is prepared!

Favorite dish:
Enchiladas with vegetarian fillings such as black bean or vegetable mushroom filling (S/. 23) Oven-baked rolled tortillas, filled with the pre-mentioned fillings, gratinated with cheese, placed in a quadratic bowl with tomato sauce.

Comments: “This is like the bigger brother of a lasagne, and I could eat this meal every day.”

Tip: Add additional sauces to enrich your enchiladas such as guacamole, bean or spicy tomato sauce.

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

4. La Suprema
There is an overload of pizzerias in Cusco, and it is always a debate where to eat the best pizza in Cusco. Any vegetarian pizza of your choice will cost between S/. 20 – S/. 30 (depending on the size) and is delicous.

Tip Add or remove any ingredient to or from your pizza. Never forget to add pineapples!

 

5. Café Carvalho
Café Carvalho is one of the three best places to eat pizza in Cusco. Don’t get confused by their wide-range of worldly cuisines included on the menu such as authentic Indian food (the owner is from India) and tasty American sandwiches. All meals are delicious, the service is exceptional, and the owners make you feel at home.

Favorite dish:
Pizza – S/. 20 – S/. 25 (depending on the ingredients). The pizza dough is made of quinoa flour, and the cheese is mixed with mozzarella. This gives the pizza a crusty ground and cheesy taste, just how a pizza should be.

Comments: “I have tried the vegetarian korma multiple times, made with spices and herbs imported from India!”

Tip: Here you can also add or remove any ingredient of your choice.

 

6. Korma Sutra
An authentic Indian place in Cusco in a cozy setting with delicious Indian food. You can have a glimpse into the kitchen and see (and smell!) how the food is prepared using fresh and authentic ingredients.

Favorite dish:
Vegetarian korma with rice – S/. 25. The vegetarian korma is with various vegetables, coconut milk and spicy, and has a very creamy texture.Tip: No korma is complete without a Mango Lassie (S/.9!).

 

7. Limbus Bar
The best restaurant-bar located in the hills, with a stunning view of beautiful Cusco. Also, a great place to have drinks and to socialize with friends.

Favorite dish:
Asian stir fried noodles and vegetables (ask for the vegetarian version, without chicken) – S/.25.

Comments: The noodles and vegetables are fried perfectly, with the right amount of soy sauce and spices.

Tip: An Anis or Coca tea to help you digest the fried noodles to finish your meal! Or, try their variety of artisanal beers.

 

 

A Few Special Tips

8. Luxury Tip: La Bodega
A beautiful restaurant where the prices are somewhat higher than the other places I have included in this list, but it’s but worth a go for a special occasion.

Favorite dish:
Vegetarian lasagne – S/. 29: The lasagne is stone-oven baked. It is a relatively small portion, but the taste compensates for it. The lasagne with several layers of pasta with different vegetables in-between, tomato sauce and gratinated cheese are delicious.

Tip: If you have a big appetite, share with someone a medium (8-slice) or with a big group (12-slice) Pizza Azul (with blue cheese) as a starter.

 

9. Breakfast Tip: Qosqomaki Paneria (bakery):
A traditional bakery in Cusco with a team of young and passionate bakers. Everything is baked fresh daily!

Favorite dish:
Whole wheat bruschetta with gratinated cheese, a sweet castaña croissant with a sweet filling mixed with nuts, and a banana-papaya juice! – S/. 2-10.

Tip: Take their coffee to go, or one of the other pastries to go and enjoy those during the rest of the day!

Other recommendations: other favorites: black coffee, chocolate brownie, croissant bathed in chocolate, cheese empanada.

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

10. Lunch Tip: Govinda Lila
This is a stand in the San Blas market, only open between 12 and three. It is a hidden jewel. They also serve other daily vegan dishes for S/. 7.

Favorite dish:
Falafel – S/. 10: The plate consists of two crispy falafel patties, sweet potato fries, one bun, salad, guacamole and a variety of sauces. If available, you will get soup.

Tip: Ask for subsite the white bread for whole wheat bread and while your meal is getting prepared, walk a few stands further to grab a healthy juice-mix for approximately S/. 5 with ingredients of your choice. How about a papaya, banana, strawberry, carrot, beet juice with a shot of honey?

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

11. Dessert Tip: La Esquina
A freshly baked pie of your choice finished off with homemade, fresh ice cream. Recommended: apple pie with chocolate mint and cookies ice cream or chocolate brownie with coconut and lemon ice cream! The staff here is friendly, and it is very comfortable inside.

 

12. Fast Food Tip: Subway
Everyone knows Subway, but you probably didn’t know they are in Cusco, too. It is located 5 minutes from the Plaza de Armas, and the opening hours are from the early morning until almost midnight. This makes Subway a great place for a quick eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snack.

There is not much needed to describe this fast-food restaurant. It is famous for its big and versatile sandwiches that you can assemble yourself. For a fast food restaurant, Subway is probably a fresher and healthier option than other known fast food options in town. Plus, they have a vegetarian dish which is very rare for most fast food places in Cusco. So, this is a good go-to fast food vegetarian dish.

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco

 

Sandwich tip: Vegetarian 30cm Sandwich – S/. 20
A recommended sandwich at Subway is the basic vegetarian sandwich, which looks like this: sweet oatmeal bread, cheddar cheese, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, jalapenos, pickles, onion, olives, avocado, and as a sauce: barbecue and chipotle southwest.

Tip: Add extra cheese to your sandwich for an additional 1.50S. The extra melted cheese adds an extra cheesy taste to your sandwich.

Do we have to say more?

As you see, Cusco is a paradise, not only regarding “Inca ruins”, ‘cultural heritage” or “natural beauty”.

Cusco is also a great place for foodies as there is a good selection of really nice (vegetarian) restaurants as you have seen with this list List Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco. Together with the endless opportunities for sightseeing and having fun, Cusco is the perfect destination in Peru to learn Spanish!

 

 

 

(thanks to Merdan Albayrak)

 

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You cannot come to Cusco, and not dance salsa! Salsa dancing in Peru is amazing! But although salsa is a must, it may be best to take a couple of days of rest before dancing the night away. Cusco is located at almost 3.500 m. and this is extremely high. When you arrive in Cusco you have to get used to the altitude. occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. When you go too high and fast, your body cannot get as much oxygen as it needs. Your body then starts to breathe faster causing symptoms such as headaches. As your body gets used to the altitude, the symptoms go away. Just give yourself a few days to adjust and before you know it, you are ready to explore the nightlife.

Two weeks after my arrival in Peru and the start of my , I discovered the nightlife in Cusco. Most bars and discos in Cusco are near the “Plaza de Armas”.

The Plaza de Armas or main squareis the center of the historic section in Cusco, accessible from all directions. It is agreat meeting place. The Plaza de Armas was called ‘Huacaypata’ after the construction during the Inca Empire. It functioned as the cultural center, or “heart”. The Plaza is often used for special events like festivals, concerts, and gatherings.

 

salsa in Cusco on night

 

Most bars around Plaza de Armas are open from 11 pm to 2 am. The clubs are open from 9 pm to 5 am. Around 9:30 pm you can go to Inca Team, a small, but cozy club at the corner of the Plaza de Armas and Calle Suecia. Every day you can learn salsa there from 9 till 11 pm. I like it there because it is a club where many locals come dancing.

 

Salsa is the most popular dance in Cusco, and it is not just in Inca Team where you can learn to dance it. You can also learn in clubs such as, Mythology and Mama Africa. But Inca team is my preference. Every Friday evening there is a salsa lesson in ۶Ƶ and the teachers from Inca team come to the school and teach you all the moves you need to know. They truly want you to learn, that is why it is a nice activity to do with all your friends. I have not missed a class since I have been in Cusco. We have a lot of fun, especially with the Enchufla, the most basic salsa turn. Turning is not my strongest point.

 

When people think of salsa, they think of Cuba

 

When people think of salsa, they think of Cuba. But they usually do not know that it is also a big thing here in Cusco and in Peru! Many people think that the slaves of African origin in Cuba invented the clave, which is the heartbeat of the Salsa. However many other people think that Salsa was created in New York in the 1970s. In every club in Cusco you see people dancing salsa. Just join them; Peruvians love to help foreigners learn to dance.

After 11 pm you can go to Mama Africa. Mama Africa is located on the second floor high above Plaza de Armas and is one of the most popular nightclubs in Cusco. It attracts relatively young people. There are locals and also many tourists. It’s a great place to dance and to enjoy music, especially if you like salsa.

 

Practice salsa in Amauta School

 

As far as I know, you cannot dance salsa in every club back home. You have to go to a special club just for salsa. And the biggest difference with the men in my country (the Netherlands) is that the men can dance here in Cusco. And I mean they can really dance. But also the women are so good! It is my goal to learn to dance salsa in the five months I am living here in Peru for my . Luckily I have plenty of time to learn it.

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Benefit from the sensual culture of Peru by participating in our Salsa classes, a true cultural immersion experience.

The art of salsa dancing is a quick and easy art to learn; before you know it you will master the rhythm, movement and language!.

 

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Peru’s delicious desserts /blog/perus-delicious-desserts/ /blog/perus-delicious-desserts/#comments Mon, 15 May 2017 22:03:36 +0000 http://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/?p=1577 Peru’s delicous desserts Before coming to Peru, I didn’t know much about Cusco and Peru other than Machu Picchu and a few other famous tourist destinations such as Lima, Nazca, Cusco…But I definitely hadn’t heard of the booming Peruvian cuisine and of the incredible tasteful […]

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Before coming to Peru, I didn’t know much about Cusco and Peru other than Machu Picchu and a few other famous tourist destinations such as Lima, Nazca, Cusco…But I definitely hadn’t heard of the booming Peruvian cuisine and of the incredible tasteful Peruvian desserts. To me, Peruvian kitchen was just rice, chicken and beans. Shame on me. Now, after a few weeks in Peru and living with a host family, I know better. Peruvian cuisine is amazing and the country is full of great ‘postres’: Picarones, Mazamorra Morada with Arroz con Leche, and Champú de Guanabana, just to name a few.

My personal favorite: Picarones

My personal favorite (at the moment) are the . This sweet ring-shaped dessert (kind of doughnut-like but crispy) is made of wheat flour mixed with squash and sweet potato. The dough is fried and sprinkled with a sweet syrup made of chancaca (a concentrate form of light molasses).

Peru delicious desserts

 

Trying this dessert I noticed that the two individual elements are not tasty. So eating the picaron without the syrup is just plain boring. The same goes for the syrup only. But combining both makes the picaron one of my favorite Peruvian desserts. If you happen to be in Cusco, the best place for trying picarones is one of the most famous “picanterias”. There is a very nice one at the corner of the Calle Ruinas con Avenda Tullumayo.

Peru delicious desserts

 

 

Mazamorra Morrada and Arroz con Leche

Another one of my favorite Peruvian desserts is Mazamorra Morrada with Arroz con Leche. These two are sold both separately and combined, but I think a mixture of both of them is more delicious. Mazamorra is a red, corn based, fruity porridge or pudding. It’s made from purple corn and fruit, thickened with potato flour and spice with cinnamon and/or cloves. Arroz con Leche is rice cooked in milk with sugar and – again – cinnamon. People in Peru love it and I noticed that in Cusco it is hard to get around this dessert. Many restaurants have the mazamorra morada on their menu’s and even more people are selling it in the streets. This dessert can be eaten cold or hot. I prefer the hot version. It is a nice way to warm up in the sometimes cold Cusco. If you want to prepare it at home, here is a good recipe of

Peru’s delicious desserts

 

Finally, “Champú the Guanabana” is a hot, fruity, partially liquid dessert or snack. It is made with brown sugar and cornmeal accompanied by whatever fruit you’d like. Usually it comes with orange, pineapple and guanàbana. Champú originates from Lima and the recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. For me it makes a good snack during the day, not so much a dessert. Here you can find how to prepare

Peru delicious desserts

 

Coming to Peru to and to enjoy this beautiful country, will make you discover more of Peru’s delicious desserts. They are everywhere! Do you have other favorite ones? Let me know please!

 

 

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About Tasty Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices /blog/about-tasty-fresh-peruvian-fruit-juices/ /blog/about-tasty-fresh-peruvian-fruit-juices/#respond Tue, 09 May 2017 17:14:28 +0000 http://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/?p=3972 About Tasty Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices One of the things our students always love about Peru during the time they are learning Spanish in Peru, is the great variety of vegetables and fruits, and the high quality of food in general. No wonder, as Peru […]

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About Tasty Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

One of the things our students always love about Peru during the time they are , is the great variety of vegetables and fruits, and the high quality of food in general. No wonder, as Peru is one of the booming cuisines worldwide for several years now.

Since the country has so many different landscapes and climates, there is a great variety of vegetation. The fruit stalls in the markets in Cusco are, therefore, a beautiful and colorful exposition.
 

Aguaymanto, Chiromoya, Tumbo and Tuna

Some of the beautiful Peruvian fruits, will not easily be found elsewhere. Typical Peruvian fruits are, for instance: aguaymanto (goldenberry), chirimoya, tumbo, and tuna (or cactus fruit). During the , you will find a lot of this fruit just along the road, especially the Tuna or cactus fruit.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Peruvian Strawberries

All these exotic fruits are the perfect ingredients for amazing fruit juices. Di you know there are also very tasty strawberries in the Cusco area? Most are cultivated in the Sacred Valley of the Incas; the small village of Calca is known as thé producer of strawberries in the surrounding of Cusco!

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

When in Cusco, for sure you have been offered some of those lovely big tasty glasses full of juice by your guest mom or our chef. But also travelers in Cusco can have access to those nice and fresh fruit juices, as there are some nice places where you can buy those. It is even possible to buy medicinal juices. But not all the restaurants and cafés have the best juices. Where in Cusco to go for good the best and fresh juices? Keep on reading!
 

Mercado San Blas

On the San Blas Market – but also in the San Pedro Market – there are a lot of ‘stalls’ where you can buy fresh fruit juices. The juices are all fresh made, right before your eyes. You may even choose your own fruits for a personalized juice combination and have them blended in water or milk, with or without sugar. If you ask for fruit, and they don’t have in stock, the vendor might go to another stall, and borrow the fruit from a colleague!

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

For not too much money you will get a huge glass with the freshly made juice, completely to your taste, with ‘aumento.’ (a second serving). While enjoying your juices, look around and enjoy the busy and colorful market. If you are in a hurry and have no time to sit down, you can also buy a takeaway fruit juice.
 

ٳٲ’s Stall

My favorite ‘stall’ at the San Blas Market, is ‘Bٳٲ’. All the juice stalls have a sign, with the prices and the names, so it will be easy to find her. Betty is a very helpful and friendly lady. She will do her best to give you the exact juice you want! ٳٲ’s place is always the busiest one at the market!
 

Café Yajúú

If you are looking for a place in the city center of Cusco, I recommend Yajúú, another of my favorite places in Cusco. Entering Yajúú, the first thing you’ll see, are all the fruits. A colorful sight! Yajúú is a bit more expensive than the San Blas market but still more than affordable. From the second floor, you have a fantastic view over the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Beside their juices, Yajuu also sell a variety of sandwiches. And last but not least, I want to mention their medicinal juices: what about a fruit juice for your headache? Or to combat soroche, the Give it a try!
 

Different “juices” : frutillada & chicha morada

There are some drinks in Peru and Cusco that have fruits as their main ingredient, but that are no juice. An example of the “fܳپ岹.” Frutillada is a fermented strawberry drink; therefore, it normally contains alcohol, but there is also a non-alcoholic version. If you want to try a typical Peruvian drink, very popular among the locals, try this. You will not find this easily in the standard juice bars, but in the typical Peruvian restaurants, especially in the Sacred Valley.

 

About Tasty and Fresh Peruvian Fruit Juices

 

Another traditional Peruvian drink is “chicha morada”. Also, this is a very famous and popular drink in Peru, originally, from the coast. It is non-alcoholic and also children drink it. You will find it in all Peruvian restaurants. What is it? It is a drink made of the beautiful purple corn (with sugar and cinnamon). Very tasty and one of my favorites!

 

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Where to find the Best Places for Brunch in Buenos Aires

The Argentina capital Buenos Aires is a city that has many options when it comes to places to eat. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for a place to have breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, there is plenty of choice.

Personally, I really love to have brunch during my weekends in Buenos Aires and I like to try new places as well. After many brunches around the city during my , I can truly say that you must visit some of these places!

Breakfast in Buenos Aires

 

Marvellous meals, vintage furniture and an adorable garden is what you’ll find at Ѳó. Located in an old building which is partly still in its old shape, this café has the perfect formula to be one of my favorite spots in Buenos Aires. With its delicious sweet Apple French toast with caramelized almonds, vanilla ice cream and honey, they stole my heart. Luckily, you can find Ѳó in 2 neighborhoods, namely Villa Crespo and Palermo Viejo. The one I have been to is Villa Crespo.

Marvellous meals in Argentina

 

Oui Oui in Palermo Hollywood

Another one I would recommend is the always crowded Oui Oui, located in Palermo Hollywood, very close toone of thepopular s. It’s a French style café with delicious brunch combo’s including coffee or tea and fresh juice! The Bagel with salmon and avocado is a must, but they also have a lot of good muffins and tartas. It’s also good to know that everything of their bakery is half price between 8 and 9 PM.If you don’t like to wait, don’t go around lunch time in the weekend, as there will be a line. However, it is worth the wait.

Dessert in Buenos Aires

 

Café Crespín in Villa Crespo

 

The last but definitely least brunch place is Café Crespín. On first sight it does not look very spectacular but when you have a seat and look at the menu and their prices, you will become happy. If you can’t really decide whether you want sweet or salty, you can go for the combination with egg, bacon, and cinnamon French toast. This café is also located in Villa Crespo, near the outlet shopping area. Besides the brunch menu which is mostly available until 12.00 or 13.00, these cafe also have enough choice on their lunch menu.

Cafe Restaurants in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

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Typical Argentine Music: 11 Songs in Spanish You Must Hear! /blog/typical-argentine-music-11-songs-in-spanish-you-must-hear/ /blog/typical-argentine-music-11-songs-in-spanish-you-must-hear/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:55:06 +0000 http://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/?p=3827 Typical Argentine Music: 11 Songs in Spanish You Must Hear! Susanne has been living and learning Spanish in Argentina for a couple of months and she loves the Argentine capital. “I have followed Spanish classes in Buenos Aires at ۶Ƶand it has been amazing”, […]

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Typical Argentine Music: 11 Songs in Spanish You Must Hear!

Susanne has been living and for a couple of months and she loves the Argentine capital. “I have followed at ۶Ƶand it has been amazing”, she says. “My Spanish has improved a lot. I love the location, and I love Buenos Aires. The city has so many things to offer and I love Argentine culture.

In this blog, I will tell you more about Argentine culture and specifically, about Argentine music. Did you know that music is a great way to practise your Spanish skills? With Argentine accent of course. I really love Argentina music and I’m happy to share this list* of 11 Songs in Spanish you Must Hear with you!”

** TIP: with the Spanish Lessons Online you can make a personal lesson plan and include cultural topics like analyzing lyrics!

 

As strange as it may seem, Argentina is not all about food, but is about music as well! Throughout history, this country has produced some amazing musicians and artists. People are still playing songs from the “old” days in Argentina, when they created new ideas and opened up new worlds. It was similar to the influence that music has today, when musical styles like cumbia or pop music impact the public and their lifestyle.

 

Here you have the ultimate list for the best Argentine songs. In my opinion, those are 11 songs in Spanish You Must Hear:

  1. El Día Que Me Quieras – Carlos Gardel

 

Carlos Gardel is considered the KING of Tango music by many tango followers and dancers. The sound quality is not the best since this song is from 1930, but who doesn´t love a little nostalgic sound from a passionate man like Gardel?

 

  1. Mariposa Teknicolor – Fito Paez

 

This modern song is great for practicing your Spanish! Just listen to and repeat the words: “ellas cocinaban el arroz / se levantaba sus principios /de sutil emperador”. Good luck!

 

  1. Gracias a La Vida – Mercedes Sosa

 

A very famous song because it is sung by the legendary female singer Mercedes Sosa, who is still considered to be an inspiring figure for Argentina.

 

  1. Color Esperanza – Diego Torres

 

You will recognize this happy song since it is often played on the radio and television. A must for sure!

 

  1. De Música Ligera – Soda Stereo

 

What would this list be without some heavy rock from one of the best rock bands in Argentina! Practice your Spanish skills while repeating: “Ella durmió al calor de las masas, y yo desperté queriendo soñarla”, but what that means, you´ll have to figure out yourself!

 

  1. Rosa Rosa – Sandro

 

This artist passed away, but was a true hit in the 60ies and 70ies. This cute song of his is still played by many of Sandro’s fans and admirers.

 

  1. Caminito – Various Artists

 

Tango is a must-see when you are in Buenos Aires, and therefore some knowledge about the different tango artists might come in handy. Caminito is one of the legendary songs that you will hear for certain.

 

  1. La Felicidad – Palito Ortega

 

A very funky song and the perfect excuse to practice your dance skills while jamming to a 60ties rhythm.

 

  1. La Flor Más Bella – Memphis La Blusera

 

A little blues is always a good idea. Practice your Argentine accent with “Ella es la flor más bella / vagando por las estrellas / brilla más que el sol”.

 

  1. La Cumparsita – Various Artists

 

A classic tango song, and you will probably recognize it since it is internationally famous!

 

  1. La Mano de Dios – Rodrigo

 

This song is truly Argentine and is all about the famous football player Maradona, the brave man who has worked his way up from being in poverty to where he is now. This song represents the respect that Argentines can have for just one person.

 

Now is the time for you to open Youtube, or whatever music app you might use, and check out the Argentine culture and practise your Spanish skills with those famous Argentine songs.

 

 

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