Arequipa, known for its culinary delights, is emerging as a top food destination in Peru, with local eateries called picanterias offering large portions of traditional dishes. Signature dishes include rocoto relleno, ocopa, and adobo, with seafood and vegetarian options also available. Visitors should also try local desserts and drinks, and are encouraged to explore various recommended restaurants while enjoying the area's natural attractions like the Colca Canyon.

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TYPICAL DISHES OF AREQUIPA

4. Are you a foodie? Do you love to eat and experience new taste sensations
every time you travel? Many people do and Peru now is one of the top food
destinations on the planet, with three restaurants in the world top fifty, Lima is
considered the place to go if you want to experience five star cuisine not only
in Peru but also in South America. However, Lima is not the only place to
discover the delicious Peru food, Arequipa is also becoming a food
destination. In the white city, the typical Arequipa Restaurants are known as
Picanterias. Here you will find all the local specialties to try, but be warned the
plate sizes are large so go with a big appetite.
Let us give you some
suggestions as what you
should not miss on your trip
to Arequipa.
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5. Considered the signature dish in Arequipa is Rocoto Relleno. Made with Red
Peppers that are cleaned and the seeds removed, then the pepper is stuffed
with chopped meat, peanuts, boiled eggs, olives, cream cheese and milk, and
baked in the oven, when is ready served with potatoes.
Ocopa, this dish normally served
as an appetizer is boiled potatoes
covered with a cream made from
yellow hot pepper, onion, garlic,
cream cheese and a spice call
huacatay, blended with dry bread,
the plate is also served with boiled
eggs, olives and lettuce.
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6. No trip to Arequipa would be complete with trying the traditional soup, Adobo,
this soup is served all over Peru but it is better in Arequipa. Featuring pieces
of pork meat that have been marinated in chicha(Inka Beer) and cooked with
vinegar, hot peppers and spices, normally cooked in a clay pot which
enhances the flavor and served with bread, this soup is traditionally served in
the morning for breakfast.
Another soup to try which to
mention which may not be to
everyone’s liking is Chairo, consists
of beef broth, yellow hot peppers,
garlic, onion, spices, black potatoes
and corn, the flavor is different than
other soups but is worth a try.
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7. The delightfully delicious Chupe de Camarones is a must try when visiting
Arequipa, this amazing stew is a mixture of shrimp , dried red chili peppers,
eggs, yellow potatoes, rice, fresh cheese and milk, generally served in large
proportions the dish can be found all over Arequipa.
If you can get over what you are
eating than try the Cuy or Guinea
Pig, a traditional dish in Peru
normally served on special
occasions, generally fried the
Guinea Pig is served with corn,
potatoes and a salad that consists
of mint and onion. Try if you are
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8. As Arequipa is not far from the
coast, seafood is also fresh and
available; there are many fish dishes
to try and especially the fried trout,
delicious for the fish lovers among
you.
For the vegetarians, salads and
vegetables are not generally part
of the Peruvian culture, but in
Arequipa, you will find a dish
called Soltero, a fresh salad of
fresh cheese, lima beans, onions,
olives, tomatoes and chili.
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9. Arequipa has a few desserts that you must also sample, the most famous that
Arequipa offers is Queso Heldao or frozen cheese in English. Made from
evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla and sugar. Something like Ice
cream, it is sold on street corners and in restaurants, very refreshing on a hot
day.
Peruvian drinks and cocktails are also worth a try, try the beer in Arequipa,
some say that it is the best in Peru, no visit to Peru is complete with trying the
famous Pisco Sour, and also Anis Natar should be drank after a meal to settle
the food.
Arequipa is also famous for its
chocolate with the La Iberica
factory producing many delicious
morsels.
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10. Some restaurants to try in Arequipa on your next visit are Chi Cha by Gaston
Acurio, located in Santa Catalina Street; this restaurant features traditional
Peruvian food with a twist, and some really delicious desserts.
La Cecilia in Arancota Street, is a fun place to hang out on weekends, there is
great food and live music that starts around 1pm and finishes in the evening.
Also try El Cebillano; Calle Misti in Yanahuara, this restaurant has the best
Chupe de Camarones in Arequipa. Fresh seafood is bought from the coast
daily. There is a nice patio and the atmosphere is great.
For the best Adobo in Arequipa go
to the Plaza de Armas in
Cayma. There are many
restaurants there to choose from,
especially on Sunday mornings
when the plaza is full of locals
enjoying their Adobo.
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11. There are many more Arequipa restaurants to try so ask the reception of your
hotel for recommendations.
While in Arequipa on your Peru Holidays travel just outside the city and walk
one of the fabulous Colca Canyon Treks. The canyon is considered one of
the deepest in the world and is a marvel of Mother Nature. There are day and
longer treks on offer, an experience of a lifetime.
Not only are the best
restaurants in Lima Peru,
Arequipa is also a destination
for the foodie and should be
included on any trip to Peru.
Book your Arequipa tour today.
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