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Gastronomic Experience: Cook Local Dishes in Puerto Almanza
4.3
23 Ratings
Ushuaia
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure in Puerto Almanza, where you’ll learn to cook local dishes using fresh fish from the Beagle Channel and seasonal fruits. Become an expert cook and indulge in the flavors of Ushuaia and Puerto Almanza.
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure in Puerto Almanza, where you’ll learn to cook local dishes using fresh fish from the Beagle Channel and seasonal fruits. Become an expert cook and indulge in the flavors of Ushuaia and Puerto Almanza.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kaitek Viajes - From the main office of Kaitek Viajes we begin the tour of the hotels.
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Puerto Almanza - Arriving at Puerto Almanza, after getting to know the town, we will begin to walk the crab route, a beautiful walk where the forest enters the Beagle Channel, a place where crabs live and develop.
We will take advantage of the moment to…
- Kaitek Viajes - From the main office of Kaitek Viajes we begin the tour of the hotels.
- Puerto Almanza - Arriving at Puerto Almanza, after getting to know the town, we will begin to walk the crab route, a beautiful walk where the forest enters the Beagle Channel, a place where crabs live and develop.
We will take advantage of the moment to take panoramic photos and get to know the site. Puerto Almanza is a small fishing village located on the east coast of the Beagle Channel, 75 km from the city of Ushuaia. The name of the place comes from a sawmill that operated in the area between the 40s and 50s. When we arrive at the town, we will walk and contemplate the beauties of the place, and we will have our reservation ready to be able to enjoy the most native dishes. original, next to the Beagle Channel.
- Cascada Del Duende - After traveling the Ruta de la Centolla, we will begin walking towards Cascada del Duende, a walk for all ages that will take us through the forest and accompanied at all times by the stream and the natural environment.
- Puerto Almanza - After getting to know the beautiful Cascada del Duende, it will be time to begin our gastronomic, fun and interesting masterclass experience led by the local chef, where you will learn to cook the Fuegian spider crab, with condiments and local native recipes, as well as desserts and appetizers. the region of influence.
After the experience, our lunch will be waiting for us in one of the most picturesque restaurants in Puerto Almanza, next to the Beagle Channel, with the best views in the area. Now yes, you will be able to taste the Fuegian Crab in any of its versions, accompanied by shellfish and fresh fish, obtained in an artisanal way in the canal. Kaitek Viajes has tourist menus in the restaurant, already included in the experience, based on local fishing.
- Río Cambaceres - After the beautiful gastronomic experience, we will go to an energetic enclave point where, many years ago, Selk’nam, Yámanas and Haush inhabitants came together, interacting with each other. Here we will have the possibility of walking towards a confluence of the bay with the sea, where you can see all kinds of vegetation and birds such as condors, among others. When you return, we await you with a country snack by the fire, very complete, where you will taste artisan chocolates, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, and some delicious tortilla chips that will be roasted over the fire with skewers. A unique experience.
- Kaitek Viajes - Once the experience is over, we will return to Ushuaia.
What's Included
- Cooking class by local chef
- Guide in Spanish, English, or Portuguese
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Cooking class by local chef
- Guide in Spanish, English, or Portuguese
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
- Any service not specified in the program
- Any service not specified in the program
Additional Information
The Gastronomic Experience in Puerto Almanza will make you an expert cook of local dishes, based on fresh fish from the Beagle Channel and seasonal fruits.
Our local chef will teach you how to cook and feel active in the kitchen, while you learn about local varieties such as spider crab, seafood and other typical products of Ushuaia and Puerto Almanza….
The Gastronomic Experience in Puerto Almanza will make you an expert cook of local dishes, based on fresh fish from the Beagle Channel and seasonal fruits.
Our local chef will teach you how to cook and feel active in the kitchen, while you learn about local varieties such as spider crab, seafood and other typical products of Ushuaia and Puerto Almanza. This is your opportunity to experience local cuisine and cook your own menu with friends or family.
Location
Kaitek Viajes
Gobernador Paz
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(23 Ratings)
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Paul_w
Feb 27, 2025
King crab at its best - Nice laid back day with an excellent meal in Almanza. If you are looking for a king crab meal this is the place to get it. Guides were very knowledgeable and did a great job.
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Nico363
Jan 3, 2025
Lunch in Puerto Almanza - Puerto Almanza, a fishing village where we taste the best centolla of Patagonia, it is worth going there to taste the black merluza as well. Indico "La sirena y el capitán"
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Miechele_s
Dec 10, 2024
Authentic Experience - If you want to get off the main streets of Ushuaia, take a little hike to a beautiful waterfall, eat like a local and pick up some cooking skills along the way, this is for you!
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H_ctord255
Jun 18, 2024
When the human and service quality exceeds any expectation. - An excursion that exceeded our expectations, our guide, Gabriel, knew how to attend to every detail and shared experiences and knowledge everywhere. His availability, good treatment and respect stand out. The gastronomic experience was such that the place chosen for it had the infrastructure, staff and quality of dishes that not only exceeded our expectations but also the price ratio and services provided. I really congratulate you and in October we repeat again. Look, they must have made us feel good, that in 6 months we will return. Keep up the good work, congratulations again.
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Ameliemt
Jan 28, 2024
Excellent - Nice experience
The guide-driver was very professional and responsible, Punctual and very attentive.
The Puerto Almanza restaurant is charming, and a good opportunity to participate in the kitchen
Every stage of the journey is enjoyed
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Prudence_s
Mar 11, 2023
Serendipity and a last minute decision - We had a spare day and this was a last minute decision. Couldn’t have been more happy about it. After a hotel pick up, a scenic drive through the Andean foothills and along the beagle channel we arrived at the restaurant for a sumptuous but simple 3 course crab lunch with wine. Then there was a quick walk to the Cascades, a lovely moss covered waterfall nestled in amongst the forest. Then a leisurely drive back to Ushaia. Full marks to our guide Lucas.
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Savvywoman
Mar 22, 2025
Didn’t match description - Good evening. We really enjoyed our time with Lucas. He’s a lovely young man and was very knowledgeable. I do however have concerns with the fact that much of the advertising on Viator that we booked didn’t match what we experienced. For example, instead of the last stop being a point of the bay and sea meeting and Learning more about the native population, plus homemade tortilla chips- we stopped first at a motorcycle museum and then Lake Victoria for coffee, hot chocolate, tea and a croissant. We also took the hike to Cascada del Duende after lunch which was difficult because one of my daughters wasn’t feeling up for a big hike after a big meal. I was under the impression that would be earlier on and then enjoy lunch. The lady was nice making ceviche and telling us the recipe. But it wasn’t much of a cooking lesson. I understand why the “crab walk” wasn’t technically available because it’s not in season. But I feel like we could have at least had some better experience related to this expectation. Like I said- Lucas is not responsible for any of our disappointments. He was lovely and I appreciated him very much. Just the experience and what I expected based on the description and the very high price per person did not match up.
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Rany_l
Feb 24, 2025
TLDR: Choose the crab route experience instead of this one - We chose this experience and got combined with the crab route group.
Do the crab route instead of this one.
If I was reviewing the crab route experience. I would give it a 5 star.
I'll explain
First our day was changed. It's normal to fill the group.
Adam our host was great. Amazing. Knowledgeable. Great driver. And he cares.
But this is not a cooking class
We were with two couples who chose the crab route.
We went to the moto museum. I loved it!
Beautiful spot for hot chocolate and crossiant. Adam stopped and explained on the way.
Saw a dead whale!
Amazing.
Then lunch was the awkward part.
It was lunch.
Not a COOKING CLASS as listed. (So if they change the listing in the future. Then it's fine. As per my viator/tripadvisor history. I take cooking classes everywhere I visit)
Ceviche was served to the other guests. All beautifully decorated
We were given the ingredients on the plate to combine it. So we quickly threw everything in to try to catch up.
We got a gratin course like everyone else.
Then the other guests were served a small pan of crab gratin and we waited.
This is the AWKWARD part because the others were waiting for us to eat or not eat ...
Then the restaurant brought out a pot of water.
They made a show of my partner putting in the precooked crab into the pot. (Thru translation they said it was just dead. Not precooked)
But then took the pot back into the kitchen to cook it.
Then 5 mins later. The crab was brought out and we ate it. But .... Since the other guests only got crab gratin. They were done eating. They sat there and waited for us to start/finish our king crab
It was long. It was messy. It was awkward they had to wait. The timing was incorrect.
Also as a person who worked for the newfoundland Atlantic fishery system
The crab was precooked and a little stale. Cooking time: even smaller Atlantic crab takes more than 5 mins to boil.
However my partner who loves seafood said the crab was fine.
I'm picky from my nfld work.
This was not a cooking class as listed.
Review provided by Viator
Rain2018
Feb 24, 2025
TLDR: Do the crab route experience instead of this one. It's not worth the extra money. - We chose this experience and got combined with the crab route group.
Do the crab route instead of this one.
If I was reviewing the crab route experience. I would give it a 5 star.
I'll explain
First our day was changed. It's normal to fill the group.
Adam our host was great. Amazing. Knowledgeable. Great driver. And he cares.
But this is not a cooking class
We were with two couples who chose the crab route.
We went to the moto museum. I loved it!
Beautiful spot for hot chocolate and crossiant. Adam stopped and explained on the way.
Saw a dead whale!
Amazing.
Then lunch was the awkward part.
It was lunch.
Not a COOKING CLASS as listed. (So if they change the listing in the future. Then it's fine. As per my viator/tripadvisor history. I take cooking classes everywhere I visit)
Ceviche was served to the other guests. All beautifully decorated
We were given the ingredients on the plate to combine it. So we quickly threw everything in to try to catch up.
We got a gratin course like everyone else.
Then the other guests were served a small pan of crab gratin and we waited.
This is the AWKWARD part because the others were waiting for us to eat or not eat ...
Then the restaurant brought out a pot of water.
They made a show of my partner putting in the precooked crab into the pot. (Thru translation they said it was just dead. Not precooked)
But then took the pot back into the kitchen to cook it.
Then 5 mins later. The crab was brought out and we ate it. But .... Since the other guests only got crab gratin. They were done eating. They sat there and waited for us to start/finish our king crab
It was long. It was messy. It was awkward they had to wait. The timing was incorrect.
Also as a person who worked for the newfoundland Atlantic fishery system
The crab was precooked and a little stale. Cooking time: even smaller Atlantic crab takes more than 5 mins to boil.
However my partner who loves seafood said the crab was fine.
I'm picky from my nfld work.
This was not a cooking class as listed.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Francoisb
Feb 17, 2025
Worst Viator experience ever! - This experience was not like described at all! We were extremely disappointed as there was no explanation or cooking experience. The chef could not speak a word of English and we never even saw the crab being prepared, let alone cooked. We received NO history or explanation on the crab industry. I can carry on and on, but don't waste your time or money. Worst is that I complained to Viator and requested a partial refund and they informed me that the host indicated it was a great experience. Oh dear, I have used Viator several times in the past but this will be the last! Tripadvisor seems a far better bet.
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