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Host: Anilu del Perú

Urubamba, Peru

USD
$39-$139 per person

Gourmet Peruvian cooking class in the Sacred Valley

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Anilu del Perú

Anilú and her team run a charming restaurant and B&B in Urubamba, in Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley, about a 1.5-hour drive from Cusco. A food engineer with a passion for Peruvian cuisine, Anilú loves sharing traditional, homemade dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients and a gourmet touch. Anilú moved to Urubamba in search of a slower pace of life and the opportunity to raise her young twins in the countryside. Her welcoming B&B and restaurant reflect her love for the region, with a relaxed atmosphere, artisan furniture and decorative pieces handcrafted by local artisans. Through her cooking, Anilú introduces guests to the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions of Peru’s Sacred Valley. Join her in Urubamba for an authentic Peruvian cooking experience and discover local food and culture through the eyes of a passionate local host. As Anilú says, “We believe the best way to travel is to get to know a place through its people!”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Join Anilú in her outdoor kitchen in Urubamba for a hands-on, Peruvian cooking class featuring traditional dishes and flavors from Peru. Learn about local ingredients, cooking techniques and the culinary traditions that make Peruvian cuisine so distinctive. Depending on the menu selected, Anilú will teach your group how to prepare one traditional Peruvian entrée and one main dish. Your entrée might be ceviche, fresh fish cured in citrus; papa a la huancaína, potatoes served with a creamy yellow pepper sauce; or causa rellena, seasoned potato layered with avocado and tuna. For your main, you might prepare lomo saltado, marinated beef sautéed with onions and peppers and served with fried potatoes; tacu tacu, a flavorful rice and bean dish; or arroz chaufa, a Chinese-Peruvian fried rice that reflects Peru’s unique Chifa culinary tradition. Learn techniques such as how to properly cut fish for ceviche and balance its bright, citrusy flavors while Anilú shares her favorite cooking tips. After preparing your meal, sit down together to enjoy the fresh Peruvian dishes you have made in the relaxed setting of Anilú’s restaurant and B&B in the Sacred Valley.

Market visit: (1-20 guests) Your Sacred Valley market and cooking experience begins at Pakakuna, Anilú’s restaurant and B&B in Urubamba. After welcoming you and introducing the day’s activities, Anilú will accompany you by local mototaxi (rickshaw) to a local Urubamba market. Walk through the market with Anilú as your local guide and discover the fresh ingredients and regional products used in everyday Peruvian cooking. Browse colorful displays of local fruits and vegetables and learn about ingredients commonly found in Sacred Valley cuisine. You may also see live animals traditionally sold at the market, including chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas. Along the way, Anilú will share insights into local food, ingredients and daily life in Urubamba before you return to Pakakuna for your Peruvian cooking class and meal.

Notes: Pakakuna is located approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco, along a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley. If you choose the optional transportation add-on, you will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco and dropped off after your experience. Please coordinate your pickup time directly with your host. If you choose the optional alcohol add-on, your experience includes your choice of two glasses of wine or a pisco sour.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizer (choose one): Ceviche (prepared Clásico or Nikkei style); papa rellena (Peruvian stuffed potato); papa a la huancaína (potatoes served with a creamy yellow pepper sauce); or causa rellena (seasoned potato layered with avocado and tuna)
  • Main course (choose one): Ají de gallina (creamy Peruvian chicken with yellow pepper sauce); lomo saltado (marinated beef sautéed with onions and peppers); tacu tacu (a flavorful rice and bean dish); or arroz chaufa con chijaukai (Peruvian-Chinese fried rice served with crispy chicken)
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Diego and Anilu were amazing hosts. The space had a great vibe with artisan furniture and great design, and their home was welcoming with plenty of character. We got to hangout and learn about their culture, their backgrounds and why they decided to start Pakakuna. Seeing Ceviche being made and then eating it fresh was awesome, and the Lomo Saltado was mouthwatering.

Zubin, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (12)
Very fun and informative experience! We got to try many delicious fresh fruits from the region and the market tour was interesting. We made a ceviche and beef stir fry type fish. The nikkei ceviche was especially amazing! Highly recommend this experience!
- jared April 13, 2026
I had an excellent alpaca meal. I would recommend this restaurant in a heart beat. The staff was courteous and professional. Thank you
- Janusz September 15, 2025
We did the market tour and dinner with anilu. She took us to her local market and explained many of their local fruits and vegetables. Then a private dinner at their restaurant was amazing. The al fresco dining was really fun and the food was sooooo good. Definitely recommend.
- Marissa November 10, 2023
Fantastic Peruvian Cooking Class! Our group of 5 had a fantastic cooking class with Diego and Anilu! We learned how to cook ceviche y lomo de saltido. The food, fresh beverages and location were all great, as was their hospitality.
- Anna G October 11, 2023
My goodness, we got treated to some amazing experience with Anilou and Diego. We signed up for a market tour and cooking class and we ended up treated to the Peruvian food and when became friends as well. The market walk with Anilou, who speaks beautiful English was very informative, we learned a lot about locate fruits and vegetables and we ended up tasting everything we purchased during our dinner time as appetizers. After shopping a cool tuk-tuk ride took us to Diego and Anilou’s home, where they operate the restaurant named Pakakuña. Here we learned how to make fish and vegetarian ceviche. And then Diego shared with us his own creation, and the best vegetarian couscous meal, that I have ever had. The instructions are very clear and very descriptive of the ingredients needed. We truly experience a wonderful meal and company. I highly recommend it to anybody who has interest in cooking and enjoying original Peruvian food.
- arpadski May 23, 2023
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Anilu del Perú

$39-$139 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $39 $39 $39
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $109 $109 $109
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $139 $139 $139
Alcohol
 $29 per person
Transportation
 $87 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $39 $39 $39
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $109 $109 $109
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $139 $139 $139
Alcohol
 $29 per person
Transportation
 $87 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-3:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Anilu del Perú

Anilú and her team run a charming restaurant and B&B in Urubamba, in Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley, about a 1.5-hour drive from Cusco. A food engineer with a passion for Peruvian cuisine, Anilú loves sharing traditional, homemade dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients and a gourmet touch. Anilú moved to Urubamba in search of a slower pace of life and the opportunity to raise her young twins in the countryside. Her welcoming B&B and restaurant reflect her love for the region, with a relaxed atmosphere, artisan furniture and decorative pieces handcrafted by local artisans. Through her cooking, Anilú introduces guests to the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions of Peru’s Sacred Valley. Join her in Urubamba for an authentic Peruvian cooking experience and discover local food and culture through the eyes of a passionate local host. As Anilú says, “We believe the best way to travel is to get to know a place through its people!”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Join Anilú in her outdoor kitchen in Urubamba for a hands-on, Peruvian cooking class featuring traditional dishes and flavors from Peru. Learn about local ingredients, cooking techniques and the culinary traditions that make Peruvian cuisine so distinctive. Depending on the menu selected, Anilú will teach your group how to prepare one traditional Peruvian entrée and one main dish. Your entrée might be ceviche, fresh fish cured in citrus; papa a la huancaína, potatoes served with a creamy yellow pepper sauce; or causa rellena, seasoned potato layered with avocado and tuna. For your main, you might prepare lomo saltado, marinated beef sautéed with onions and peppers and served with fried potatoes; tacu tacu, a flavorful rice and bean dish; or arroz chaufa, a Chinese-Peruvian fried rice that reflects Peru’s unique Chifa culinary tradition. Learn techniques such as how to properly cut fish for ceviche and balance its bright, citrusy flavors while Anilú shares her favorite cooking tips. After preparing your meal, sit down together to enjoy the fresh Peruvian dishes you have made in the relaxed setting of Anilú’s restaurant and B&B in the Sacred Valley.

Market visit: (1-20 guests) Your Sacred Valley market and cooking experience begins at Pakakuna, Anilú’s restaurant and B&B in Urubamba. After welcoming you and introducing the day’s activities, Anilú will accompany you by local mototaxi (rickshaw) to a local Urubamba market. Walk through the market with Anilú as your local guide and discover the fresh ingredients and regional products used in everyday Peruvian cooking. Browse colorful displays of local fruits and vegetables and learn about ingredients commonly found in Sacred Valley cuisine. You may also see live animals traditionally sold at the market, including chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas. Along the way, Anilú will share insights into local food, ingredients and daily life in Urubamba before you return to Pakakuna for your Peruvian cooking class and meal.

Notes: Pakakuna is located approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco, along a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley. If you choose the optional transportation add-on, you will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco and dropped off after your experience. Please coordinate your pickup time directly with your host. If you choose the optional alcohol add-on, your experience includes your choice of two glasses of wine or a pisco sour.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizer (choose one): Ceviche (prepared Clásico or Nikkei style); papa rellena (Peruvian stuffed potato); papa a la huancaína (potatoes served with a creamy yellow pepper sauce); or causa rellena (seasoned potato layered with avocado and tuna)
  • Main course (choose one): Ají de gallina (creamy Peruvian chicken with yellow pepper sauce); lomo saltado (marinated beef sautéed with onions and peppers); tacu tacu (a flavorful rice and bean dish); or arroz chaufa con chijaukai (Peruvian-Chinese fried rice served with crispy chicken)
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Diego and Anilu were amazing hosts. The space had a great vibe with artisan furniture and great design, and their home was welcoming with plenty of character. We got to hangout and learn about their culture, their backgrounds and why they decided to start Pakakuna. Seeing Ceviche being made and then eating it fresh was awesome, and the Lomo Saltado was mouthwatering.

Zubin, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (12)
Very fun and informative experience! We got to try many delicious fresh fruits from the region and the market tour was interesting. We made a ceviche and beef stir fry type fish. The nikkei ceviche was especially amazing! Highly recommend this experience!
- jared April 13, 2026
I had an excellent alpaca meal. I would recommend this restaurant in a heart beat. The staff was courteous and professional. Thank you
- Janusz September 15, 2025
We did the market tour and dinner with anilu. She took us to her local market and explained many of their local fruits and vegetables. Then a private dinner at their restaurant was amazing. The al fresco dining was really fun and the food was sooooo good. Definitely recommend.
- Marissa November 10, 2023
Fantastic Peruvian Cooking Class! Our group of 5 had a fantastic cooking class with Diego and Anilu! We learned how to cook ceviche y lomo de saltido. The food, fresh beverages and location were all great, as was their hospitality.
- Anna G October 11, 2023
My goodness, we got treated to some amazing experience with Anilou and Diego. We signed up for a market tour and cooking class and we ended up treated to the Peruvian food and when became friends as well. The market walk with Anilou, who speaks beautiful English was very informative, we learned a lot about locate fruits and vegetables and we ended up tasting everything we purchased during our dinner time as appetizers. After shopping a cool tuk-tuk ride took us to Diego and Anilou’s home, where they operate the restaurant named Pakakuña. Here we learned how to make fish and vegetarian ceviche. And then Diego shared with us his own creation, and the best vegetarian couscous meal, that I have ever had. The instructions are very clear and very descriptive of the ingredients needed. We truly experience a wonderful meal and company. I highly recommend it to anybody who has interest in cooking and enjoying original Peruvian food.
- arpadski May 23, 2023
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $39 $39 $39
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $109 $109 $109
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $139 $139 $139
Alcohol
 $29 per person
Transportation
 $87 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $39 $39 $39
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $109 $109 $109
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $139 $139 $139
Alcohol
 $29 per person
Transportation
 $87 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-3:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm
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