Gastronomy on the Salkantay Route
Eating well is part of what gives you energy for each day of the Salkantay Trek. Here we tell you about the gastronomy on the Salkantay route: what meals the kitchen team prepares during the trek, what Peruvian dishes you can try along the way, and how to request special options if you are vegetarian or have any dietary restriction.
What you eat during the Salkantay Trek, meal by meal
Know each meal before leaving; this way you know what to expect on the route and give notice in time if you need a special option.
Food on the Salkantay Trek: What You Eat Each Day
While the group sleeps, the cook is already awake. At four thirty in the morning, they fire up the stoves in a separate tent, boil
Salkantay Trek Food: Traditional Dishes and Fruits
It is six thirty in the morning in Mollepata, it is cold, and a deep bowl of chicken broth appears on the table: clear broth,
Special Diets on the Salkantay Trek: Vegan and Allergy Options
If you are vegetarian, vegan, celiac, or have a food allergy, the question before booking the trek is always the same: will I be able
Where to Eat on the Salkantay Trek Independently
Between ten and twenty soles. That is the cost of a full set menu at the family-run eateries you will find along the route, with
Salkantay Trek Local Fruits: What to Buy
What you find along the trail depends on the month you hike. In some months, the small farms are full of citrus fruits; in others,
Lucmabamba Coffee: Coffee-Growing Tradition on the Salkantay Trek
After two days among snow-capped mountains and icy highlands, the Salkantay Trek descends into a completely different landscape. From La Playa onward, the route to
IMPORTANT
Notify your dietary preferences when booking your Salkantay
If you are vegetarian, vegan, or have any allergies or restrictions, indicate it at the time of booking. The kitchen team plans the food before leaving, and on the route it is not always possible to get different ingredients. With your timely notice, you enjoy every meal of the Salkantay Trek prepared to your needs.