A taste of PERU

Brimming with top-class restaurants and creative chefs, Lima is fast becoming the tastiest capital in the world

- LYDIA SWINSCOE

Most people head to Peru with the main aim of visiting the ancient wonder of Machu Picchu, but skipping Lima and the city’s outstanding food offering would be a serious injustice. As well as typical Peruvian eateries serving a whole range of distinctive dishes, you’ll also find top-class restaurants with super-creative chefs. Alongside its unrivalled restaurant options, Lima also has some fascinating food markets where you can pick up fruits and vegetables you’ve probably never heard of, alongside superfoods like Maca root powder and chia seeds.

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