La Caravedo Distillery Tour

Pisco is one of Peru's main drinks. We'll learn how it's made in this visit to the distillery La Caravedo, where you'll also enjoy a tasting of this national drink.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the time of your choice at the entrance of Hacienda La Caravedo, where the guided tour of one of the oldest distilleries in Latin America will begin. Its origins date back to 1634.

The tour starts with a visit to the cultivation area, where you will see the different Pisco vines and eight varieties: Quebranta, Acholado, Torontel, Albilla, Moscatel, Mollar, Italia, and Negra Criolla.

Next, you will visit the original facilities dating back to 1684, including the wine press and other machinery used in artisanal pisco production. Today, La Caravedo distillery is modern.

The guided tour concludes with a pisco tasting, which varies based on your tour selection.

Tour Options

You can choose from the following types of tastings when reserving:

Tasting of 3 Piscos (1 Hour)

This includes a tasting of 3 piscos and a chilcano soft drink. Children aged 5-12 receive juice and a biscuit.

Tasting of 6 Piscos (2 Hours)

This option includes a tasting of 6 piscos, appetizers, and a chilcano soft drink, paired with cheeses, ham, nuts, and seasonal fruit. Children aged 5-12 enjoy juice and snacks.

Tasting of 5 Piscos + Lunch (2.5 Hours)

This exclusive option includes a tasting of 5 piscos and a 3-course lunch with various dishes, along with a horse show. Lunch for children aged 5-12 is included.

Menu

Starter:
Peruvian CausaValle de Ica SaladPotatoes with 2 creamsLeche de tigre (Tiger's Milk)

Main Course:
Carapulcra with sopa seca (Pork stew with noodles)Adobo with spicy pallaresAjí de gallina (Chicken chili)Salted Pork TenderloinGrilled chicken with 2 sides (chips, rice or salad)

Dessert:
Ice cream of the dayCrêpe with ice creamBrownie with ice creamPicarones (a doughnut typically covered with syrup)Clásico (rice pudding with marzamorra)

Visit the Hacienda

If you wish to explore the additional facilities of the complex, you can opt for a visit to the hacienda de La Caravedo, which includes a tasting of piscos.