A Culinary Experience with Penelope Alzamora
Discover Barranco on foot through its food, from traditional huariques to contemporary Peruvian cuisine. This immersive walking experience reveals the district’s culinary soul, ending with slow coffee and artisanal desserts.
Area
Lima and the Desert Coast
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Barranco is best explored on foot, where its character unfolds through food, art and everyday life. This walking experience centres on the district’s culinary identity, led by Lima-born chef Penelope Alzamora, deeply connected to local cuisine. Along the way, cafés, huariques and understated eateries reveal flavours shaped by memory, tradition and place.
The journey begins in a café devoted to Peruvian cacao, where handcrafted chocolate sets the tone. Cobblestone streets and historic casonas lead to a classic sanguchería preserving the essence of criollo cooking, followed by a humble coastal spot inspired by Lima’s portside traditions. A contemporary restaurant introduces a modern interpretation of Peruvian cuisine, before the experience concludes in a neighbourhood café, where slow coffee and artisanal desserts provide a relaxed finale. More than a food-focused walk, this experience offers an intimate insight into the culinary soul of Barranco—thoughtful, authentic and rich with local perspective.Recommended Hotels Nearby
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