The most famous dish, known in the whole world, is the Curanto. Not only for its variety of flavors without comparison, but also by the amazing ritual that accompanies its preparation.

It digs a hole in the ground, which makes large rocks, a fire was lit on the stones, until hot, then withdrew the arms, and are deposited on these shellfish are distributed, the other ingredients: chicken, smoked pork, sausage, potatoes, milcaos, chapaleles, beans and peas without drawing.

Once placed all ingredients, cover with a "panga" (nalca sheet), and covered everything with a clump grass. Cooking is about an hour.
This dish is accompanied with a "pebre" prepared with onion, tomato and cilantro.

There are other typical dishes, like "Lloco" or "Yoco", the "chilota Cazuela", the Chapaleles and Milcaos.