South America Travel: Top Culinary Destinations in South America

For the past 18 years the World Travel Awards have been recognizing the best in travel from destinations to hotels, the awards showcase the top places for travelers to enjoy across the globe. South America is full of historical, cultural, and natural sights however; it also offers some of the best food in the world. Check out the top picks for South America’s Leading Culinary Destination for the 19th World Travel Awards, from Ecuador to Argentina and all that is in between you won’t be disappointed with the plates that are put in front of you. Read about some of the nominees and learn about some of the regional favorites to try during your South America travel.

Argentina:

Argentina is known for its beef, as it is the third largest beef exporter worldwide, and the world’s chief beef consumer. Therefore it is essential that you try some of its asados or beef barbeques on your Argentina vacation. Argentina has other great dishes throughout its many regions, but you will find the largest variety of flavors and plates in Buenos Aires, the perfect place to sample the best of Argentina’s cuisine.

Brazil:

Brazil typically famous for its beautiful beaches and tropical weather is also home to some tasty cuisine. The national dish of Brazil, feijoada, is a hearty stew made with black beans and pork and is a must try on your Brazil vacation. Brazil is also famous for its Churrasco, or barbecue, it is typical to eat plates full of delicious meats which can be found at one of the many local churrasquerias.

Chile:

With over 2,647 miles of coastline it is not surprising that seafood makes it into many Chilean dishes. However just as common the incorporation of beef with the seafood, for example one of the traditional dishes of Chile, Curanto en Hoyo is a combination of seafood and meats and also bread which  are wrapped in leaves and cooked in a hole in the ground that is filled with hot rocks, not only interesting but also extremely tasty!

Peru:

Known as the gastronomic capital of South America, it is no surprise Peru is on the list of nominees for the top culinary destination. With the famous chef, Gaston Acurio, putting Peru on the map of the world food scene, Peru is recognized as having some of the tastiest food in South America. Try some of the regional favorites from Lomo Saltado, Rocotto Rellena, or Aji de Gallina on your Peru vacation.

Other nominees include Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Paraguay who also showcase some fine cuisine. With so many great places to eat and travel in South America it is hard to choose which country holds the best dishes. The only way to know is to try all the fabulous cuisine throughout these top countries during your South America travel.