Nice sit down meals in Cusco will generally cost you 15-50 soles per person, with more ritzy places costing up to 150 soles (not many of these expensive places).
Cheaper meals (5-10 soles per person) can be found farther away from tourist locations. "Pollerias" usually offer good deals on cooked chicken and fries. These restaurants take a little bit of time to hunt down, but once found they are definitely worth it.
Most places farther from the center of large tourist locations offer a three course meal for 15 soles, with an appetizer, main dish, and small desert. I almost always ordered the stuffed avocados as these were delicious. Many restaurants offer the same meals, these common menu items include chicken, alpaca steaks, saute'd beef, and trout. For the more adventurous diner, cooked guinea pig is available in many restaurants.
There is also a McDonald's in the Plaza De Armas square :/
Cheaper meals (5-10 soles per person) can be found farther away from tourist locations. "Pollerias" usually offer good deals on cooked chicken and fries. These restaurants take a little bit of time to hunt down, but once found they are definitely worth it.
Most places farther from the center of large tourist locations offer a three course meal for 15 soles, with an appetizer, main dish, and small desert. I almost always ordered the stuffed avocados as these were delicious. Many restaurants offer the same meals, these common menu items include chicken, alpaca steaks, saute'd beef, and trout. For the more adventurous diner, cooked guinea pig is available in many restaurants.
There is also a McDonald's in the Plaza De Armas square :/
Food Stands
There are numerous food and beverage stands littered throughout Cusco, many coming out during the evening for tourists looking for a snack. These stands serve everything from soft serve ice cream to kabob's and cigarettes.
These stands are great for anyone on a budget, with prices averaging around 3 soles for water, 2 soles for ice cream, and 7 soles for meals.
Near the end of our trip I recall buying chicken and potato kabob's (5 soles a piece) for dinner on multiple occasions at a stand just outside pariwana.
There are numerous food and beverage stands littered throughout Cusco, many coming out during the evening for tourists looking for a snack. These stands serve everything from soft serve ice cream to kabob's and cigarettes.
These stands are great for anyone on a budget, with prices averaging around 3 soles for water, 2 soles for ice cream, and 7 soles for meals.
Near the end of our trip I recall buying chicken and potato kabob's (5 soles a piece) for dinner on multiple occasions at a stand just outside pariwana.
Shopping
For Hikers in need of supplies, there is a super market a few blocks from the Plaza De Armas (a map of the area can be found at most hostels or information booths), and another grocery store located near the San Pedro market (which is smaller but slightly less expensive). Prices for items at these stores are relatively expensive (peanut butter was 20 soles).
* WARNING *
All of us had some form of traveler's diarrhea during and after the trip.
Although this seems to be inevitable, steps can be taken to avoid serious cases. Tap water and fresh produce (tomatoes and lettuce) from hole-in-the-wall shops seem to be the major things to avoid.
For Hikers in need of supplies, there is a super market a few blocks from the Plaza De Armas (a map of the area can be found at most hostels or information booths), and another grocery store located near the San Pedro market (which is smaller but slightly less expensive). Prices for items at these stores are relatively expensive (peanut butter was 20 soles).
* WARNING *
All of us had some form of traveler's diarrhea during and after the trip.
Although this seems to be inevitable, steps can be taken to avoid serious cases. Tap water and fresh produce (tomatoes and lettuce) from hole-in-the-wall shops seem to be the major things to avoid.
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