Peruvian cuisine is some of the tastiest and most diverse in all of Latin America, and there’s no better way than exploring it than by heading on a Lima food tour.
Here within the capital we’ll find all kinds of local dishes which originally hail from regions such as the remote Amazon Jungle, towering Andean mountains as well as the arid Pacific coast. This makes Lima the perfect place to head on a food tour, given it’s more simple and enjoyable to try them all within one day.
In this guide we’ll explore the best reasons as to why you’ll want to head on a Lima food tour when in the Peruvian capital, as well as any other questions you may have in our FAQ section later on.
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Below let’s now take a look at the different mouth-watering reasons why you’ll want to head on a food tour in Lima, and how to plan this into your trip in the Peruvian capital.
It’s no longer a secret that Peru’s cuisine is so diverse and tasty. In the last few years it has been gaining more and more exposure, and especially in 2023 when Central won the prestigious award of the best restaurant on earth. On a Lima food tour we can enjoy famous classics such as Lomo Saltado and Papa a la Huancaina, and of course not forgetting the seafood staple of Ceviche. You’ll also get to learn the roots of each of these dishes, which makes for a much more memorable and cultural experience.
Of course the main benefit of a Lima food tour is getting to sample lots of incredible dishes and flavours, however there’s also another lesser-known pro too. Each food gives us a much better outlook into Peruvian culture, and especially so on a tour where our guide will explain the significance of each plate. A great example is the potato, given Peru is the birthplace of this popular vegetable of which we can find over 4000 varieties here! During a tour you’ll also find out how other foods helped bring prosperity and put different regions of Peru on the map.
Perhaps you love cooking and want to actually learn how to make some of Peru’s most delicious cuisine for back home? In that case you simply must join our unforgettable cooking lesson, where you will learn how to create local favourites such as the Causa whilst trying different spices and exotic fruits. Even better is that before heading to the kitchen, you’ll get a tour around the legendary Surquillo Market where you’ll see local life in full flow, as well as getting to sample popular Peruvian drinks such as Chicha Morada and Pisco.
When travelling around Peru it’s certainly possible to try the cuisine in different restaurants and to pick-up local tips from the people you meet on your trip. However nothing can truly beat a local guided tour where you will have a cultural experience whilst enjoying all of the different foods on offer. Here at TravelBuddiesPeru we operate a memorable food tour where you’ll try exotic flavours and popular dishes in both markets and local spots around Lima. You’ll also get to enjoy a Pisco too during the tour – which is the national drink of Peru.
Peruvian cuisine is mostly known by its main-course classics of Ceviche and Lomo Saltado – however don’t forget that there’s an almost endless variety of sweet desserts waiting to be explored here too! Many of these are made using either local fruits such as the Lúcuma, or with Cacao that is 100% Peruvian (and is amongst the richest varieties on the planet). Churros are another popular dessert you must try when in Lima, whilst we can also find others worth tasting such as Mazamorra, Suspiro a la Limeña and Alfajores.
In this section we’ll now explore the most frequent questions we get about heading on a Lima food tour, as well as what you need to know about Peruvian cuisine.
Although there are many incredible dishes that are popular in the capital, Ceviche is definitely the most popular food to try when coming to Lima. You can find it freshly prepared in both local restaurants and touristy restaurants all over the city, and is a must-try when exploring the coastal culture of this part of Peru.
As a global food destination, we’ll find many food festivals occurring year-round in Lima. However the most famous and popular has to be Mistura, where hundreds of food vendors arrive each year from all corners of Peru to showcase their region’s specialities, including foods from both the Andes and the Amazon Jungle.
As the capital of Peru, Lima is by far the best food city you can head to in this diverse country (and is a strong contender for all of South America too). Here we are spoiled for choice as we can explore local dishes in markets, head to fancy restaurants around Barranco and Miraflores and also head on a Lima food tour to learn about the cultural significance of many of these tasty dishes.
And that’s all for this guide on why you should take part in a Lima food tour when in the capital of Peru.
One of the most diverse and varied cuisines in all of Latin America, Peruvian food is full of tasty surprises. Those who love a hearty main meal will enjoy plates such as Ceviche, Papa a la Huancaina and Lomo Saltado, whilst those with a sweet tooth will love desserts like the Suspiro a la Limeña.
Heading on a food tour is one of the overall best ways to try all of these different foods, whilst enjoying a local experience guided by a Lima tour pro. Check out our incredible Lima food tour now where you will have a really memorable day trying the very best foods that Peru has to offer.
Wednesday June 19, 2024
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