Guinea Pig Ice Cream in Ecuador. Seriously.
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I took a couple buses, got a little lost, and eventually made my way to an ice cream shop that sells guinea pig ice cream. Yes, guinea pig ice cream made from actually guinea pig. It's probably the most bizarre thing I've eaten, and it was in a place that felt totally out of this world. The ice cream shop is located at the side of a highway in what seems to be a closed down complex of dental offices. I walked in a little intimidated, but was immediately welcomed by the owner Maria. She was very sweet, offering me a free sample of her beetle ice cream. That might sound like something a bullying big brother might do, but it was actually pretty good. She showed me around, and of course I got a cone of the now famous guinea pig ice cream. It had a fruity taste to it. Probably from the fruit she mixes with it. The rest of the ingredients are basically pureed guinea pig and cream. It's very unique, and worth a try if you are in Quito. It's unfortunate that it's a bit out of town and not that easy to get to. Hopefully, Maria's success will allow her to open up a shop closer to Quito's historic district.
How to Try Guinea Pig Ice Cream
This place is a bit hard to find. I've added it to Google Maps, but I'm not sure when it will officially show up on it. The address is Autopista General Rumiñahui, y, De los Claveles, Quito 170803 and it's essentially right here: https://goo.gl/maps/JsRFQcFQbwk1hceW7
A cone will set you back just a buck, but you can also buy a pint of ice cream for $12.
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