Flavors of Peru: Exploring the Roots and Cultural Influences of Creole Cuisine
I'm Víctor Hugo, a chef from Lima with over 15 years of experience. I studied at INTECI (National Institute of Technology), took courses at LCB Perú and Usil, and have worked in restaurants such as 550 Israel Laura, Matria, Mayta, Calle del Medio (Cusco), and more. I'm passionate about history, and that's why I created this experience: for travelers to discover the soul of Lima through its Creole cuisine, its people, and its history. I don't guide tourists; I accompany people. Each experience is different, personal, and tailored to the group.
Pickup
In front of the Museum of Italian Art, just a few steps from the Metropolitan Central Station. From there, we head to the heart of Lima.
Description
Would you like to get to know Lima through its flavors and its stories?
I invite you to explore the heart of Lima's Historic Center with me. My name is Víctor Hugo Urteaga, a chef and researcher passionate about the history of Lima's Creole cuisine. This isn't just a food tour, but a lively journey through the flavors and knowledge that have shaped our identity.
🌆 We begin in front of the Museum of Italian Art, to understand how Lima's cosmopolitan face was built. Then we walk into the pre-Hispanic past at Plaza Francia and the Josefina Ramos de Cox Museum, and from there we embark on a sensorial journey that connects history, migrations, traditional dishes, and figures like Pancho Fierro, Ricardo Palma, Rosa Mercedes Ayarza, and much more.
🥪 Along the way, we'll savor a traditional Lima sandwich, specialty coffee from Oxapampa with a mini masterclass, anticuchos and fruit in the central market, pisco sour in a beautiful English-style bar, and Doña Pepa nougat with history and flavor in front of Plaza San Martín.
🎧 More than a tour, it's an experience of reflection and exchange. We discuss identity, migration, memory, and food, sharing anecdotes and questions that have moved travelers from all over the world.