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THE FOOD OF
MOTHER EARTH
Gastronomy
2 hours AM Upon request
Albergue Ollantaytambo offers guests and visitors an
incomparable and complete pachamanca experience. Join
the knowledgeable staff in every step of this ancient tradition:
from the digging of the hole and the introduction of the
fresh ingredients to covering the hole and the subsequent
uncovering, which is accompanied by a release of indescribable
aromas that fill the air and awaken the appetite.
Albergue Ollantaytambo
No trip to the Peruvian Andes is complete without partaking
in one of the most treasured and picturesque local traditions:
the pachamanca. This centuries-old custom is a celebration
in and of itself, bringing people and communities together to
participate and enjoy the goods of the earth.
To quiet one’s hunger during the cooking process, participants
are invited to wander the stunning hotel grounds. The organic
farm is cultivated without the use of chemicals, and follows
a traditional cultivation schedule that allows for the land to
“rest.” Above the farm, you can find the on-site distillery where
sugarcane alcohol is crafted into an impressive, high-quality
spirit, or visit the coffee roasting laboratory where the master
roaster will teach you about Peru’s coffee varieties.
Pachamanca is a Quechua word, which translates to ‘earth
oven.’ As the name suggests, the cooking is done by placing
hot rocks into a hole dug into the earth, which is then covered
with leaves. The pachamanca is a way to share the celebratory
experience with Mother Earth and to thank her for her bounty.
Pork, chicken, beef, lamb, and Guinea pig are customarily
accompanied by local potatoes, yams, humitas, corn, and
cheese, and slowly cooked to perfection in this beautiful and
delicious ritual of flavours.
Albergue Ollantaytambo
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