Food Tourism Destinations

Peru is a country in South America that's home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites. On Peru’s arid Pacific coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art For the millionth sixth year in a row, the World Travel Awards have named Peru the World's Leading Culinary Destination. ... “Each exemplifies different aspects of Peru's diverse culture and culinary creativity,” Bloomberg wrote in an article that named Lima the best food city. Why Peruvian food is so good: ... At the same time, many of these ingredients only grow in Peru, like aji amarillo (peruvian yellow pepper), which is present in most dishes and give it a characteristic flavor. The mixture of great ingredients with a variety of influences is what makes Per...