Foodie City Trip to Lima: The best of Peruvian cuisine

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 16.01.2025

Cuisine in Peru is the result of a centuries-old history, shaped by pre-Columbian influences, the Spanish conquest, and immigration. It’s no surprise that the restaurants in the capital, Lima, are now considered some of the best in the world

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What makes Peruvian cuisine so special is the former Spanish colony’s prime location on the Pacific coast. Centuries ago, galleons from Spanish possessions in Asia, such as the Philippines, arrived here, bringing goods, immigrants, and culinary habits that mixed with the cultures of the indigenous people and European conquerors.

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