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The Cuzco market is a must-see and a highlight for many visitors wanting to absorb South American culture. Men carry whole pig carcasses across their shoulders. Freshly plucked chickens, sides of beef, tables full of grains and spices, fresh fruits and vegetables are all on display in between vendors selling handmade textiles such as clothing, hats, gloves and scarves – all made from soft alpaca wool.
An entire section of the market is devoted to fruit juice stands where women beckon you to taste their creations. Michael and I pulled up stools, and, with the help of two English-speaking women who joined us, ordered a “Jugo Especial” and split it. The delicious juice was made from an abundance of fruits and vegetables. A healthy dose of beer and a shot of “protein powder” was added for a little kick.
If you have an affection for guinea pigs, stay far away from the “cuy market.” Guinea pigs, or cuys, are protein-packed delicacies and have been a favorite of Peruvians since pre-Inca times. I made the mistake of taking a wrong turn and immediately ran out into the street.
After all the hustle and bustle of a day in the market, we were looking forward to a slower pace in the countryside.

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The potato is a nutritive plant (tuber) which comes from the Pre-Inca cultures and Incas. The Peruvian territory is as much potato species known worldwide.
Here the diversity of native potatoes come from Cajamarca, Ayacucho and Huancayo Cusco course.
There are about 5,000 varieties of potatoes worldwide, in Latin America there are over 4000 varieties, and what fills us with pride and joy is that Peru has 3,000 varieties of native potatoes.

History
The man in antiquity, having been skilled hunter and fisherman, became sedentary having to collect the fruits of the earth. The weather made this new custom result in agriculture, which began the process of domestication of many plants, among which, the potatoe.

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