Cheese factory tour Salinas

We will make our own pizza at the Roxy Cafeteria in Salinas, a cosy Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta made with the famous Salinerito cheese. Roxy offers a range of artisanal products, including delicious local chocolates and a range of Italian-inspired liquors. Try the espresso with sambuca!

A visit to the natural salt water spring that has created cascading pools of built-up minerals. Historically, people came from all over the region to mine the salt for cooking, medicine and rituals, giving Salinas its multi-ethnicity and name. Today, a handful of families still extract salt, keeping the tradition alive. We will also stop in at the town’s cultural centre to learn about its history and culture.

A visit to Yacubiana for a tour of one of Salinas’ 22 community cheese factories, where the products are said to rival even the original Salinerito brand. The milk is brought in daily by 130 campesinos, all of whom feed their animals organically. We will have the opportunity to sample some delicious cheeses, including camembert and queso andino.