The cooked guinea pig cannot be missed, lying paws up on a plate in the center of the table. Guinea pigs are native to Peru and can still be found today on many restaurant menus in Cusco, the ...

Welcome to Cusco, Peru, where your festival dinner is gamey, tough, and greasy. The Week. US Edition. ... Food & Drink; Features Where guinea pig is a delicacy. Welcome to Cusco, Peru, ...

The Andean guinea pig. Although this species is bred as a pet in some countries of the world, in Peru, especially in much of the mountains, it is a rich input to prepare traditional dishes.

Experience the Peruvian delicacy of roasted guinea pig, as enjoyed by locals from Cusco to Colca Canyon. A unique culinary adventure awaits. The world is full of weird and wonderful treats.

Peru Pushes Guinea Pigs As Food. October 19, 2004 / 1:30 PM EDT / AP After 34 years of patient tinkering, ... the super guinea pig. ...

Don't leave Peru without trying… Cuy (pronounced "kwee"), which is…guinea pig. While it might seem unconventional to tuck into furry critters better known as domesticated pets in the West ...