Small-Group Quito Culinary Experience by Urban Adventures

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Duration: 6h
Location: Quito, Ecuador | Quito, Ecuador


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Discovery of Quito's delicious culinary traditions & foods
Sample of several Ecuadorian delicacies, both savory & sweet
Family-run sweet shop demonstrates time-honored recipes
Intimate cooking class covers classic dishes in local's home
Limited capacity - maximum 12 people per group

Inclusions:
Guided food tour of Quito
Cooking class
Food tastings
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Quito—the highest official capital city in the world—offers the ideal altitude to work up an appetite. Lucky for you (and your taste buds), this behind-the-scenes, tummy-rumbler of a tour bounces from bakery, to sweet shop, to the homey kitchen of a local empanada expert.

Combine the region’s finest flavors with the smiling faces of residents, while you embark via guided excursion along Quito’s flavorsome fuel stops. Greet your guide and head straight for some baked delicacies. A visit to one of the oldest bakeries in town ensures you see just how an Ecuadorian quesadilla comes together.

From here, stroll along Quito’s off-the-radar backstreets to a family-owned sweet shop that’s been perfecting majar de leche (caramel delicacies) for more than 80 years. Sample these tasty treats—crafted right before your eyes. Then learn the secretive tricks of the trade behind the creation of mistelas, popular sweets flavored by whiskey and rum.

But enough with the spectating—it’s time to strap on your own apron. Embark on a hands-on cooking class in the kitchen of a local family. Attack 2 country classics—tamales and empanadas—and revel in the flavors of your creations. Say goodbye to your attentive hosts as you conclude your culinary adventure.