From Lima’s award-winning restaurants to hidden home kitchens in the Andes, South America’s culinary landscape is as diverse as its geography. Here, food is both heritage and innovation. A story told through native ingredients, local markets, and visionary chefs redefining regional cuisine.
In our Travel Journal, we share the flavors, traditions, and people behind the continent’s evolving gastronomy, drawing on decades of firsthand connections across Peru and beyond.
Peru with flavour Ceviche is a classic Peruvian dish is made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají chili peppers. Besides its luscious texture and refreshing tartness, ceviche is an essential part of Peru’s heritage and a must-try as part of any Peru culinary travel experience.Historians believe its forebear was […]
Find the Best Coffee in Miraflores Happy Peruvian Coffee Day! The Ministry of Agriculture in Peru declared the 4th Friday of the month of August “El Día del Café Peruano” and some restaurants and cafés are offering discounts or free cups of coffee today. Whether it’s free or not, Peru is known for producing high […]
Culinary Travel in Peru: The Best Food and Drink and Where to Find It With three Peruvian restaurants included on the prestigious 2015 World’s Best 50 Restaurants list, Peru’s transition from renegade upstart to a fully-fledged equal among the world’s culinary superpowers seems complete. Exploding onto the international food scene over the last decade, the […]
At Aracari we love keeping you up-to-date on the latest happenings in our part of the world, but we also want to share something a bit more global. The WOW List by Wendy Perrin I am delighted to announce that, alongside other top destination specialists around the world, I have been included in the recently […]
If you’re in Lima and you enjoy dining out in restaurants and tasting unique dishes with ingredients from all over Peru, you’re in luck! Lima Food Week starts today, March 16th, and continues until March 29th (not just one, but two full weeks!). Peruvian gastronomy is becoming more and more well-known around the world, and […]
Chilcano Week If Happy Hour and other such drink deals and socializing opportunities appeal to you, look no further. Starting last Friday, January 9th and running until the 18th is La Semana del Chilcano 2015, or “Chilcano Week”, where many bars and restaurants all over Lima promote this popular pisco-based cocktail using a selection of […]