Epic Peruvian Food Tour in Arequipa, Peru: Ultimate Guide 🇵🇪

Most people visit Arequipa, Peru, to admire the surrounding volcanoes, or to hike Colca Canyon, but we visited Arequipa for its incredible food scene. We made ourselves a list of Peruvian foods we wanted to try and took ourselves on a DIY food tour around the city. Join us as we try nine of the best Peruvian beverages and dishes Arequipa has to offer! 🇵🇪
Follow along to see where we head next.
AREQUIPA RESTAURANTS WE ATE AT:
Picanteria La Mundial: / picanterialamundial
Victoria Picanteria: / victoriapicanteria
OUR DIY AREQUIPA FOOD TOUR LIST (in order of consumption):
Chicha de Jora
Rocoto Relleno
Chicharron
Chicha de Guiñapo
Kola Escocesa
Ocopa
Adobo Arequipeño
Chupe de Camarones
Queso Helado
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[@howardjohnson6747]

My wife is from Arequipa. Been to Peru 3 times. The food market was something special!! The fruit and vegetables there are better then most the grocery stores in the US. Don’t forget to go visit the Misty!! I was able to ride my brother n laws motorcycle up pretty far.

[@lamannadatv9001]

I loved Arequipa, it would be my favorite City to live in Latín América

[@rammsesteam6071]

¡Arequipa is one of my most dreamed destinations! Congratulations on crossing the bordes and going so far.. as always excellent video.

[@eseniocharacato4279]

En esa lista faltan muchísimos platos : Iro, Locro, Escribano, Soltero, Matasca, Cuy Chactado, Costillar, Malaya, etc. Sarsas y Salpicones (unas 50) y unas 600 sopas y Chupes reconocidos (Chaque, Pebre, Rache, Chairo, Puchero, etc etc). A eso hay que agregar las fórmulas con camarones y marinas (pescados, lapas, erizos, etc) y las recetas serranas con chuño, ollucos, etc .PARA QUE PRUEBEN TODO ESO SE TENDRÍAN QUE QUEDAR DOS AÑOS EN AREQUIPA. ¡¡Los esperamos!! .

[@amykim4834]

Love your peru videos! everything from the transportation to the hospitality to the food! Living for it! Thanks for keeping it real. I'm heading to peru next week (cusco, lima, iquitos) and I can't wait to follow in your guys' footsteps :)

[@ChadandClaire]

That’s so exciting! Have a wonderful trip! We’re head to Iquitos soon as well! So hopefully we’ll have our video out before your time there👍

[@robertabrams8562]

It is said that music is a universal language. For me, food is a universal language also! There are 21 Spanish speaking countries in the world, and each has different cultural foods! I’m Puerto Rican, and rice is a staple in our diets : arroz con pollo, arroz con frioles, arroz con gandules, etc etc! Peru seems to have a staple diet of corn and/or potatoes! This video was so wonderful to see, bec I love that it was food-centric! You two are amassing a very nice body of work as videographers! Keep up the great work 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼

[@ChadandClaire]

Wow I didn’t know the exact number of Spanish speaking countries. Thanks for sharing. We 1000% that food is a universal language. We’ll have to do another food tour soon! 👍😁

[@vanessaaucatincopinto3005]

I'm from Arequipa .It's a beautiful city and you can do many things like horse riding etc. Welcome!!

[@gloriamariluccorimanyapuma6310]

We fell in love with Arequipa, a City ufff to always return, greetings

[@adolfobriceno1635]

Yes, chupe de camarones or shrimp chowder in Arequipa is the best that you can have.

[@isabelmendi3973]

Excellent I really want to return to Peru now,!!!

[@Arbolquemado2]

Watched a lot of food videos in Peru and you guys have such a good vibe and nice edition that makes the watching experience relaxing. 🙂

[@ChadandClaire]

Wow! Glad you think so! Thanks for spending your time watching our video!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Beautiful pearl in the world . What a great video , stay happy forever

[@myerkord]

This city is on MY GO!! List definitely will be going here it's sooooo Beautiful ❤️

[@irenevan1]

More food vlogs soon! 😉

[@tamiami41]

Great video as always. I am not a very adventurous eater but you guys inspire me to try more things.

[@roxannek1551]

Ok, drooling now 🤤. The food tour was a nice change of pace. Would love to see some more 😊

[@VictorAmaya]

1. I love your content. Started watching you guys recently since I'm planning a trip to Peru. You guys have a humble, genuine Andy non pretentious vibe to your videos and they're endearing to watch. 2. Negative comments are part of social media. That's just matter of fact in the field you're in. But remember that you choose what you invest your energy into. You energy is valuable so consciously choose how much of it you will give to negative comments Thank you for your videos... I've subscribed

[@jordanwolf5839]

I had the joy of spending a few days in Arequipa, a very beautiful city! I would go again. From Chile.

[@sharonoldham4374]

Absolutely loved your food tour. Wished I was there to enjoy with you both. Yum !

[@aaronroberts7084]

Biggest smile I've seen from Claire when that desert came out at the end. Both of you turned into little kids full of joy 😄. Food looks fantastic 👍

[@ChadandClaire]

Ice cream will turn us into kids until the day we die. 😂

[@aaronroberts7084]

@@ChadandClaire hahaha nice

[@kisms8590]

​@@ChadandClaire do u have list of restaurants, foods u ate? To check off too

[@victors6062]

Awesome videos! Very exciting and incredible at the same time, quite relaxing! Also I wanted to say that you just tried chicha de Guañapo, not Chicha de Jora which is not fruity at all. Chicha de Jora is mainly from the north of Perú, if you ever consider in returning to Perú to do a food tour, consider to visit Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura, it's another different culinary experience Peru can offer. You can try the real chicha de Jora and chicha blanca, and for the dishes you have soups like "Shambar", entries like "frito de chancho" and "tamales verdes", and main dishes like "arroz con pato", cabrito (or also pato) a la norteña, sopa teologa, seco de chabelo, malarrabia, "sudados de pescado", "guisadas", "mollejitas al ajo" (or "al sillao") and so on

[@ronalnunez1450]

Culture culture culture , that’s what makes a country unique and beautiful ,the people the culture and traditions etc , never change Peru 🇵🇪 ❤

[@yessicazucca9869]

That was great!!! I love that you are trying all the foods ❤️ Try Picante de machas (my favorite dish from there). Arequipa is known for their picanterias. One of my grandmother’s was from there so I remembered she cooked delicious. I wish I was there.

[@sandramillward8759]

Thanks for the informative food tour. It is interesting to see what is eaten in different parts of the world. Yes please do more.

[@tdadventures]

Yum yum. Now I am hungry!! Going to the refrigerator to find something to eat and it is all your fault!! Stay safe.

[@theloneranger1740]

Oh wow I just realize this was one year ago. I wonder where you are now. I hope you’ve kept up the food tours you do them very well.

[@manny-perez]

What a wonderful food tour guys, I love your videos in general and I also love Peru!

[@ChadandClaire]

Thanks for watching Manny! Peru so amazing! 🇵🇪

[@essmatta]

you guys are the sweetest couple ever!!! I'm glad u like the food in Peru!!!!

[@ruhungrytientien]

You did it again! Bravo 👏 👏 👏 Chad & Claire, your Arequipa Food Tour video is the very best top notch bar none. Claire your knowledge in food really impresses me and Chad begins with a fantastic & dramatic Arial shots. Claire presented the food list (with cute pictorial symbols next to it) and Chad started to check them off (nice team work). You two are dynamic duo and again demonstrated great chemistry. You have switched back and forth but continuously tell the food tour story seamlessly just like one narrator and your facial and hand expression were right on. The restaurant should not only give you free drink but free food as well. The stuffed pepper looked so delicious and made my mouth watered. And giant craw fish (looks like a lobster) is only 12.26 USD what are amazing price. Your presentation and preparation behind the scenes are very impressive. You two are great food promotor makes and make me want to visit Arequipa and to try your food list as well. Chad and Claire, be safe and looking forward to your next amazing vlog.

[@ChadandClaire]

So glad you enjoyed the video!! 😁 we think we’re a pretty great team as well! Each of us bring something totally different to the video, which makes it super fun!

[@jensahara2898]

Great video you two! I can tell that you are well researched in the foods you're trying here and it really shows! Looking forward to the next video 😊

[@ChadandClaire]

Thanks for noticing Jennifer! 👍

[@arequipaperuyelmundo8295]

Hello guys: I am from Arequipa, so I enjoyed your food tour. ... Look at this. ... Chicha de Jora and chicha de güinapo, is practicly the same beverage, ... The difference is that the chicha de güinapo, is the chicha from Arequipa, and the Chicha de Jora, is the chicha from all over the place in the rest of Peru. ... Normally, the chicha de Jora, is of brown color, while Arequipa's chicha de güinapo, has a carmine red color, which is unique in the whole country. ... Only in Arequipa you will have chicha of that color, although the sprouting of the corn, has the same principle, ... the diference, is the special type of corn, and its color. ... GUINAPO is pronaunced: GUEE-NIA-PO, where the O sounds like a simple phonema: "o." ... ... All the chichas that you drank in Arequipa was chicha de güinapo..fnot a single one was chicha de Jora.

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

Mmm, we love stuffed peppers so would love to try the rocoto relleno. The queso helado looked great too!

[@zeldrism.4753]

Good job, Arequipa is Beautifull

[@howardjohnson6747]

I forgot ! don’t forget to go to the hot springs in Colca!!! It was real nice!!!

[@rigobertomendieta9448]

Agradecido siempre

[@juangonzales3718]

chad te pareces a jordy el niño broth suerte en peru la comida es muy rica y hay lugares muy bellos para explorar y mas aun con buena compañia

[@crickettebennett1346]

I really enjoy your food tours! I have enjoyed watching all of your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@SethandJoncee]

Loved this!! Food from other cultures always interest me. If I could only get one thing from your list, what would you say is a "don't miss!" item?

[@ChadandClaire]

Ahh it’s SO tough. If we were both choosing, it would probably be the Queso Helado. Next choice would be the recoto relleno. 👍

[@AbrahamValdelomar6468]

Greetings. What they drank with the CHICHARRON is the CHICHA DE GUIÑAPO. The CHICHA DE JORA has a different color (yellowish) and is made with another type of corn. The SCOTTISH COLA is consumed a lot in Arequipa, in Lima there is no such drink. It has never competed with the Inca Kola (which is the Peruvian national drink), as its sales are only limited to Arequipa and its surroundings. Note: Do not be confused, that the garnish leaves that are served are not part of the Peruvian dish, they are only garnishes (mint, huacatay, etc.). The same for the ICE CREAM CHEESE, which is only the ice cream, the rest is decoration of the place. !!!Your list is perfect, for your gastronomic visit to Arequipa. Congratulations.!!!!

[@danielleleroy7528]

I loved the food video from that restaurant . Amazing sounding good and complimentary drinks. Makes me want to just pack up my stuff and go there. I'm glad you two are getting these experiences. Because as you've said no one really knows when there times up so the more you can get out and see what the world has to offer. I say do it!!!!!

[@feoysabroso]

Love the chemistry between you two, and both of your smiles when tasting the food, instead of over exagerated reactions just to get more subs. Keep up the good work!

[@hakunamatata8662]

OMG - you’ve made me so hungry. I’m booking a flight to Peru soon!!

[@pascalchen3027]

你們介紹的每一道菜都好特別好好吃 Cada plato que presentaste es muy delicioso.

[@Ryer99]

Definitely enjoy the food tour! Pairs well with traveling. Love to travel for food

[@lovinglife4962]

🤗C&C💗❕I’m sooooo excited to see you both and for our day out lol😁let’s roll

[@tupacjohnson8418]

Lo mejor 🤤🤤🟥⬜🟥💯🔥

[@WelcomeHome76]

Fantastic video, I'll be following this tour when I visit

[@loveusoc]

nice job doing your research!!!! i hope you enjoyed my country, Arequipa!

[@josemares9941]

Now I understand why Arequipa is among the countries with the most tourim.!! What a súper beauty of a country it is!!!

[@hermandadhermandadboom1310]

Amazing Arequipa ❤️

[@theloneranger1740]

Very well done. Accessible and informative. Plus you guys have a really good style. I would love to get a copy of your checklist. I will be there mid October.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Looks delicious!!!

[@deyaniracosta3837]

Guys, I think that the first drink was 'Chicha de Guiñapo" too, that's the reason because you say that its similar with the drink in the market (bottle). The first drink doesn't look like "Chicha de Jora" . Nice videos and nice couple.

[@striderhiryu2]

Arequipa has the best food from Peru.

[@luisomargavanchoanaya2739]

Most incredible gastronomy

[@edwardgomez5444]

Wow arequipa!!

[@dukkyfuzzfuzzydukk3594]

Delicious!!

[@ashleyterepka3091]

I love watching videos like this and you did such a good job with it (as you do with all of your videos). Looking forward to more food tour videos!

[@yueli256]

Great vid! Thank you both!

[@holleym2927]

Yum!!! Being originally from New Orleans, I'm always up for a good food tour!!! I don't know how y'all fit all that in one day though!!! I know it was a tough job!!! LOL Safe travels!

[@ACm1510]

Such a great video! Going to Arequipa next year, I hope!

[@finsandprops1797]

That was awesome! Have fun and stay safe guys !!

[@relaxmusicchannel9819]

Very beautiful Arequipa I am glad that you have been fascinated by everything

[@jaimexcas]

Hey guys, if you are going back and pass through Lima, send me a msg and I can show you around and invite a good lunch or something. Hope you had a great time!

[@kinskymeza7573]

Linda pareja, buen video, deliciosa comida.

[@bencheng2864]

Love your food tour. More please!

[@alexanderjordanzunigaccori7227]

I loved your trip to the beautiful city of Arequipa

[@hugozamora3824]

the most flavorful food in all Peruvian territorial extension is in Chiclayo (the north of the country), if you´re not used to, it can be a little agressive for the stomach because all the condiments, but it is absolutely insane!!!

[@marcoantoniocrisostomo3008]

Hello friend. we always have so much fun!!!

[@theloneranger1740]

Thanks!

[@deborahrussell1609]

How fun..now I'm starving..

[@halsesponi28]

Excellent!

[@reereesong2007]

Chaddy is sooooo cute!

[@ccj7942]

Arequipa looks beautiful!

[@adolfobriceno1635]

Awesome. Arequipa food cannot be found outside of Peru

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I would have a hard time eating out in Peru. I am vegan and gluten free. Hopefully I could find items to eat maybe as side orders like potatoes, veggie salad, quinoa and some kind of wheat free bread. Did you see any tofu dishes on the menus? Glad you enjoyed your eating your way through Arequipa.

[@ChadandClaire]

There definitely lots of incredible vegan and gluten-free restaurants especially in Lima and Cusco! Not to worry! We did not see any tofu, but we were not looking out for it specifically. There are lots of potato, quinoa, and other veggie options as well!

[@antonyescalanteinca2430]

beautiful

[@birdman5223]

Wonderful☺️

[@sandrariggins6690]

Love your food tours..would also like to know how to find the places that you eat...online sources or locals recos?...I know you are a planner Claire and want to check off those lists!

[@maxsoler7518]

🙂 ok si vienes a Arequipa las picanterias son infaltables (distritos de cayma, yanahura, cercado, chiguata, la mayoría de distritos tienen sus picanterias) Arequipa tiene una sopa para cada día, platos típicos como: rocoto relleno, malaya dorada, locro de pecho, cuy chactado, pepian de cuy, ensaladas como soltero de queso, zarsa de zenca, zarsa de patas, y mucho más...😁

[@jeromeballard275]

Wow, I just stumbled on your videos and subscribed! I will be in Peru in October for two weeks. If you had to choose between paracas and arequipa which one would you do? I am too excited about the food in this video and the possibility of going to the canyon.

[@casl15]

I think paracas and huacachina you can do it in two days. Arequipa you need more days. The canyon is far. Arequipa city and food with a couple days is enough. There's a tour outside like the valley of volcanoes. 4 to 5 days maximum is ok for Arequipa. Even There's a canoe on the river in the canyon. Al depends what you want to do or are able to do it. 😊

[@daniel2467]

Autumnal tones? You do realize the fermentation process is started when people spit into the brew. Maybe it’s the drool that has the autumnal tones.

[@derykmacleod4979]

The food does look amazing! On the desert, was that an orange on top or was it something different?

[@yatusabesquien]

Aguaymanto in spanish, in english I believe is called Cape Goosberry

[@marcyvila5164]

🙂👍

[@garrybarney3690]

Where’d you get the shirt?! My wife really likes it!

[@ChadandClaire]

Target! 👍

[@pollitoalabrasaPE]

1:52 3 soles = 1 dollar 8 soles = 2.6 dollars

[@Angelopithecus]

Nice video. Just two things, and this is not hating at all, just facts from a peruvian: Both chichas you got were guiñapo, not jora. Jora is white/yellow corn and more fermented. Guiñapo is black or blueish corn and first sprouted then prepared sometimes with some fruit. THe chicha morada has nothing to do with the previous, because is from purple corn, not alcoholic and never fermented. There's a reason the last restaurant you went were empty: if you want to taste traditional arequipian food you need to go to a picantería. That last 3 dishes look awfull, not a good example of Arequipa. The queso helado or the ocopa never look like that and the huacatay is too strong to eat it like a letucce it must be grinded slowly in a batán (a huge stone mortar) with all the ingredients.. and the adobo is made of pork and never so dark. So many things wrong in that final place. I hope you find it tasty at least, but that was noy arequipian food.

[@MsMich710]

I be honest I generally skip to the food for videos of traveling

[@andersontiger3748]

Chili peper doesnt exist in Peru :)... here spicy is rocoto, ají amarillo and many kind of "ajíes" in many dishesssss.

[@lovinglife4962]

Excellent Job with the food tour 👍🏽👍🏽❕I really enjoyed it and really 😩wished I could have had some 🤤

[@christopherhouse7937]

Does Arequipa City have great nightclubs to go to at night? 💃🕺 Any good gyms?.

[@takataka7455]

The food doesn’t look traditional . Ocopa is totally different, also the adobo 🥴

[@pseudointellectual7843]

Your video lost me within the first sentence. "Arequipa" is not pronounced "air-eh-quipa." Your repeated wrong pronunciation is most annoying. I cannot believe that you would purport to make a video about Arequipa without knowing how to pronounce the name. If you go to Argentina, please do not pronounce the name of the capital Buenos "eres," which is also wrong but perhaps more forgivable than how your "Ere-quipa." The vowel "a" in Spanish has, in any country and any dialect, the sound of "a" in the english word "father." In 2 minutes you could have learned this without going to Perú, and could have checked out before making your video.

[@luchoporto]

Well done guys....that’s a river shrimp

[@luchoporto]

Great tour