Nestled into the Andean Highlands, Cusco is perfectly positioned to tap into a wide array of the country’s natural produce. As specialists in culinary travel, Aracari gives travelers the opportunity to explore the gastronomy of the historic city through various Cusco culinary experiences including Urban Eats by day, Urban Eats by night, and The Chef's Cusco Food Tour. Cusco Urban Eats by day Aracari's Head of Marketing Caroline Major delves into Peruvian culinary traditions on Aracari's Cusco Urban Eats Food Tour.  Today I had great fun exploring the streets of Cusco on Aracari's Urban Eats by day tour with 'friend in the city' Laura, a local foodie. Sampling local flavors at each stop, Laura took me to a lively market and a variety of eateries provided interesting insight into local life and Peruvian cooking - sampling a variety of food along the way, of course! San Pedro Market My first stop was the buzzing San Pedro Market. It is popular with tourists and locals alike, and a definitive Cusco culinary highlight. One block long and three blocks wide, Cusco’s principal market is bursting with variety. My senses were awakened by its array of colored fruit, aromas and vendors broadcasting their prices and products. As we walked through the maze of produce, Laura and I paused to taste fresh-squeezed juices using seasonal exotic fruits - guanábana and chirimoya. We continued on and passed some of the almost 4,000 varieties of potato that grow in Peru. Ranging from purple, to red, to yellow, the potato is a staple of the Peruvian diet and has been an essential throughout history. Alongside the potatoes were stalls offering the likes of purple corn, herbal remedies and nutritious Andean super foods such as kiwicha and quinoa. Aracari specializes in tailormade culinary travel to Peru – check out our Peru With Flavor itinerary Exploring the Cusco Culinary Scene