Overview
🍲 Cook Like a Local in El Alto.
Get ready to dive into the heart of local life with a guided visit to one of the city’s vibrant neighborhood markets (villa Dolores). Together with Mariela your local guide and chef, you’ll explore colorful stalls filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, peanuts, and all the ingredients needed to prepare Bolivia’s beloved Sopa de Maní (Peanut Soup).
Along the way, you’ll meet local vendors, learn about traditional ingredients, and discover the flavors that make Bolivian home cooking so special. After shopping like a local, Mariela will take you to her own kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where she will guide you step by step in creating an authentic peanut soup to enjoy together at the end of the experience.
Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and get ready to taste El Alto from the market to the table!
Places to visit:
- 🚡Purple Cable Car: A Ride Above the Andes. As you glide high above the city, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of colorful neighborhoods stretching across the mountains, with the majestic Illimani standing proudly on the horizon. It's the perfect introduction to the incredible landscapes of Bolivia and a chance to see the city from a completely different perspective before your culinary adventure begins.
- 🥕Local market Villa Dolores: Step into one of the city's most authentic markets, bursting with colors, aromas, and everyday life. Together with Mariela, you'll discover how locals choose the freshest fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices while learning the stories behind Bolivia's unique ingredients. You'll even practice becoming a true local customer by making your own casera—the friendly relationship between vendors and regular shoppers that keeps people coming back.
- 🍲Local kitchen at Villa Dolores: The experience continues in Mariela's own family home, where she has transformed her kitchen into a cozy local restaurant. Here, you'll roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, learning traditional Bolivian recipes passed down through generations. Guided by Mariela's passion and experience, you'll prepare an authentic homemade meal—and the best part is sitting down together to enjoy the delicious food you've created.
- 🚠Return to La Paz: After sharing great food, stories, and unforgettable moments, Mariela will accompany you back to the cable car station, where you can comfortably return to the heart of La Paz, taking with you not only new cooking skills but also a genuine taste of Bolivian hospitality.
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