El Recreo Turístico Kaypacha is a restaurant and event center located in Huaraz, Peru. It offers typical Peruvian, Creole and Novo Andean dishes, prepared with inputs from small local producers. It also has a sports court and large green areas, which makes it an ideal place to spend a day with family or friends.
The name “Kaypacha” comes from the Andean worldview, and means “world here” or “earthly world.” The ancient Peruvians believed that the world was divided into three levels: Hanan Pacha (world above or of the gods), Kaypacha (world here or earthly world), and Uku Pacha (world below or of the dead).
Kaypacha Tourist Recreation seeks to offer its clients a unique experience that allows them to enjoy gastronomy, culture and sports.
The restaurant
The Recreo Turístico Kaypacha restaurant offers a wide variety of typical Peruvian, Creole and New Andean dishes. Some of the most popular dishes are:
- Baked guinea pig: A typical dish of Peruvian cuisine, made with guinea pig baked over a wood fire and served with potatoes, rice and salad.
- Lomo saltado: A dish of loin meat sautéed with vegetables and served with rice.
- Chicken chili: A dish of chicken cooked in yellow chili sauce, served with potatoes and rice.
- Heart Anticuchos: A plate of marinated and grilled beef heart skewers.
- Fried trout: A dish of trout fried in oil, served with potatoes and salad.
In addition to these dishes, the Recreo Turístico Kaypacha restaurant also offers a variety of typical Peruvian desserts and drinks, such as pisco sour, passion fruit chilcano, and chicha morada.
Website: https://www.recreokaypacha.com/restaurant/
The recess
The Kaypacha Tourist Recreation recreation area has a sports field and large green areas. The sports field is ideal for playing soccer, basketball or volleyball. The green areas are perfect for relaxing, having a picnic or taking a walk.
Website: https://www.recreokaypacha.com/restaurant/
Some tips to enjoy your visit:
- Reserve your table in advance, especially if you are traveling during peak season.
- Try typical Peruvian dishes, such as baked guinea pig, lomo saltado, and aji de gallina.
- Enjoy the cozy and familiar atmosphere of the restaurant.
- Play a game of soccer or boleyball on the sports field.
- Take the opportunity to play toad or board games.
