Other things to do

The Andean Feast Drink coca leaf tea Mazelike Monastery in Arequipa Stay a night at Lake Titicaca, Puno Dune Buggy Riding in Huacachina, Ica Limas Organic Market Paragliding over Lima Easter in Ayacucho

Aji de Gallina is a homey creole dish that is a true favorite among the locals. The dish consists of shredded chicken (the gallina part) in a creamy and mildly spicy yellowpepper cream (the aji part). It has a gravy-like smoothness to its consistency. Aji de Gallina is served as an entrée over a bed of sliced boiled potatoes, with a side of rice (doubling on carbs is also a classic in down home Peruvian cooking), and garnished with slices of hard boiled eggs and black olives. Aji de Gallina is a respected delicacy across the spectrum of Lima eateries: You'll find it at five-star restaurants, humble downtown eateries, and mobile food stands. The best place to have it, though, is at the house of a Peruvian family.