When you’ve had your fill of Inca sights in and around Cusco, there is no better way to relax and enjoy Peruvian culture than taking Marcelo Batata's interactive Peruvian Cusco Cooking Class. This culinary experience proved to be much more than just a cooking class: it was a real window into Peru's history and society through food. It was a great way to get a hands-on understanding on why Peru is now firmly on the world's culinary map as one of the best food destinations on the planet. Having tried and tested culinary experiences across the country, this Cusco Cooking Class is definitively a must-try for foodies looking to enjoty the best a culinary tour Peru can offer. Interactive Cusco Cooking Class Dining at Lima's top gourmet restaurants is one important facet of Peruvian cuisine today, but with this educational and fun cooking class you get an in-depth appreciation for what makes Peruvian ingredients so extraordinary, for a better understanding of why the country's food scene has flourished. In the cooking class you learn to prepare two traditional Peruvian dishes with expert tuition: causa and lomo saltado. And vegetarians, vegans or anyone with allergies or sensitivities need not worry: the class accommodates any dietary restrictions. Background: The Expert Chef The chef behind the restaurants Marcelo Batata, Uchu and Blue Puppy is Erick Paz Gallegos, a Cusco native, who is currently embarking on several projects that include restaurant openings in international locations and the development of a culinary school—in addition to his professional rally racing. Friends from America begged him to teach them how to cook—after which the flow of people asking him to teach them continued until he finally opened the classes to the public at Marcelo Batata. His focus is on the fusion of culinary traditions from the diverse cultures that coexist in