Natural salt water spring in Salinas

A tour of the Salinerito cheese factory, which makes 17 types of cheese from milk brought in daily by campesinos, sometimes carried by llama. Started with 50 litres of milk, the factory now processes 4,000 litres per day, mostly from grass-fed Jersey cows. We may also have the chance to see the chocolate and dried fruit cooperatives in action.

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 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.