WHY PERU IS THE NEXT FOODIE DESTINATION? IS IT PERHAPS THE ORIGINAL FUSION OF MEALS THAT MAKES IT ONE OF THE GREAT CUISINES OF THE WORLD?

Peru has become one of the epicentres of gastronomic travel. The variety of flavours, many unique among South American countries (and indeed, the world), offer a taste experience that draws foodies from all over the world. Add Peru’s vibrant culture, incredible landscapes, and friendly people, and you’ve got a recipe for world-class gastro-tourism. In fact, Peru is seen by many insiders, foodies, and tourists as the best culinary destination in the world. 

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants award is a yearly list of the top restaurants around the world. And no surprises, Peruvian eateries are always in the top 10 and occasionally top the charts.

In adittion, Douglas Rodriguez, the chef and owner of Patria, the pioneering nuevo Latino restaurant in New York. Said ''Peruvian is the single most important cuisine in Latin America, with a repertoire of dishes maybe bigger than France,'' ''But it's an undiscovered cuisine, there's no doubt about it.''

Although Peruvian cuisine is a product of cultural fusion, ingredients and cooking methods, the adaptation of traditional dishes to modern cuisine is a result of the gastronomical boom in recent years. Peruvian’s continue to mix everything: from the popular street food Combinado consisting of cebiche, chifa and papa a la huancaina (potatoes covered with ají and cheese sauce), to vanguard cuisine that introduce new textures and flavors, often served in Lima’s fanciest restaurants like Astrid & Gaston.

 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants award(2022). Retrevied from: https://www.theworlds50best.com/