ANCESTRAL CUISINE
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Ecuador is blessed with fertile valleys and lands, local communities produce organically and are the keepers of the ancestral seeds of andean grains such us corn, quinua, amaranto as well as vegetables and tubers: ocas, mellocos, jicama, and more than 200 varieties of potatoes.
Andean and Tropical fruits came in different shapes, colors, smell and flavours: mortiño, naranjilla, uvillas, araza, babaco, chamburo, chigualcan, zapote, tomate de arbol, membrillo are used daily to prepare fresh juices, ice creams or eat them directly from the trees.
Deliocus recipes are elaborated in artisanals kitchens and ovens and you have the chance to discover the aromas and variety of this rich gastronomy,
KAWSAYMI ANCESTRAL CUISINE
Day 1: Transfer to Otavalo region
Morning drive to Otavalo region. Visit to a “Kichwa Otavalo” indigenous family, to experience andean flavours. Conserving and recognizing the value of Otavaleño culture’s ancestral customs. “Kawsaymi” means, “Our daily living,” in the Kichwa language.
Discover a day with the local family and enjoy Andean cooking classes. A fluid and friendly connection between native chef and learning apprentice is vital to successful cooking. This experience consists of a complete culinary demonstration of ancestral techniques—from a walk, harvesting the fruits of our Mother Earth, to the step-by-step instruction of these products’ preparation, given by our native chef in both ancestral and modern kitchens.
Overnight in the host family or in a local hacienda
Day 2: Transfer back to Quito
Transportation to all mentioned places in the itinerary
English speaking guide or drive/guide
Accommodation at selected hotels or similar on double room (local taxes and daily breakfast included)
Meals includedn as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees and visits to mentioned sites
Excursions not mentionned
Meals not specified in the Itinerary
Beverages
Personal Expenses
Tips
Services not mentionned as included

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