Huaraz is one of the cities with the most delicious typical dishes in the region, where it enchants every tourist who visits in every season of the year.

The gastronomy of Huaraz, capital of the department of Áncash, is one of the richest and most varied in Peru. Heir to a long culinary tradition, Huaracina cuisine is characterized by its intense flavors, its use of local ingredients and its adaptation to the climatic conditions of the region.

Potato, an essential ingredient

The potato is the main ingredient of Huaracina gastronomy. More than 3,000 varieties of this tuber are grown in the region, which is used in a wide variety of dishes, from soups and stews to desserts.

By delighting in each stew in the city, it is one of the best ways to also get to know the cultures of the towns of the Huaylas alley. Among the most recognized and delicious dishes of the city of Huaraz we have:

The most popular typical dishes of Huaraz are:

  • Pecan Broth (Head Broth): A thick and aromatic soup made with lamb's head, potatoes, mote and mint.

  • Llunca Cashki: A creamy soup based on ground wheat, potatoes, aromatic herbs, vegetables and chicken.

  • Cuchicanca: An oven-roasted pork marinated in a mixture of vinegar, chili, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin.

  • Spicy guinea pig: A guinea pig stew, a large rodent that is a delicacy in Peruvian cuisine.

  • Pachamanca: A pre-Inca dish that consists of a mixture of meats, potatoes, corn and other vegetables cooked in an underground oven.

  • Soup: A soup based on cabbage, beef, pork and mutton, and corn.

  • Fried trout: A dish of fresh trout, a river fish that is very popular in the region.

  • Chocho ceviche: a ceviche made with chocho, a legume that is cooked for a full day.

  • Charqui

  • Tamales

  • Huallpa Broth

  • humita

  • Shakwi

  • Pork rind

  • Cuchi Canca

Typical drinks:

The typical drinks of Huaraz are also very varied. Among the most popular are:

  • Chicha de jora: A craft beer made with malted corn.

  • Machica: An atol of toasted barley flour.

Typical desserts:

The Huaracina sweet shop also has a lot to offer. Some of the most popular typical desserts are:

  • Api (Sweet Pumpkin): A pumpkin custard with cinnamon and cloves.

  • Wawa: A sweet bread in the shape of a baby that is served during the day of the dead.

  • Elderberry and aguaymanto jams: Two Andean fruits very popular in the region.

Huaracina gastronomy is a unique experience that combines the flavors of Andean tradition with the ingredients and techniques of modern cuisine. A visit to Huaraz would not be complete without trying some of these delicious dishes.