One of our most popular after-school activities in every location is our clases de cocina – cooking classes! Students learn to make and sample a wide variety of traditional South American fare, complete with socialization and a glass of wine or pisco! Unfortunately, we can’t come to your home for a hands-on tutorial, so we’re sharing the […]
What about Food? ECELA Specifics
Obviously a large part of an area’s culture is its food. So, if you have been wondering about the cuisine and normal routines in South America, I encourage you to look at the posts under the category “Food & Drink”. Meal times in South America are somewhat unique to the continent. Breakfast is generally after […]
Favorite Restaurants: Cusco
Favorite Restaurants: Cusco, Perú Pizza Carlo is a pizzeria just a five minute walk from ECELA’s school. Pizzas between 15 and 30 soles ($6—$11 USD) About ten minutes away is the restaurant Inkafe, which offers both national and international foods. Dishes between 15 and 35 soles ($6—$13 USD) El Paisa offers Creole food and foods […]
Favorite Restaurants: Buenos Aires
Favorite Restaurants: Buenos Aires, Argentina Cumaná has typical Argentine foods such as empanadas, locro (stew), and humitas (a corn dish similar to a tamale). From the school it’s just a five minute walk. Dishes around 30 pesos ($7 USD) If you prefer a more upscale restaurant, La Cabrera is the place to go! They serve […]
Vista de Viernes: Comida!
Favorite Restaurants: Mendoza Edition
ECELA Favorite Restaurants: Mendoza, Argentina La Florencia is a traditional Argentine restaurant whose specialty is barbeque. Additionally they serve pasta, rabbit, goat, pork, fish, pizzas, and desserts. They also boast a wide variety of wines from the area including varietal wines, wine blends, and sparkling wines. Located twenty minutes from the school by foot. Barbeque […]