Quito: Pushing Culinary Boundaries in South America

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by: Leah Celler & Luis Felipa

Ecuador has one of the most distinctive ecosystems in the world, from the lowland Amazon rainforest up to the Andes Mountains and all the way to the coast with the stunning Galapagos Islands. This ecological diversity provides an incredible selection of produce, meats, vegetables, fruits and fish all found year-round, in the country’s culinary scene. Continue reading

12 Exceptional Restaurants in Cusco, Peru

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by: Dana Johnson

Peru is fast becoming a top travel destination on any foodie’s bucketlist. While Machu Picchu remains as the main highlight in any extraordinary Peru voyage, it is important to know the top dining establishments in the friendly and historical city of Cusco–gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the famous hilltop citadel. Continue reading

Insider Experience: Lima’s Larco Herrera Museum with a Curator

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The fascinating Larco Museum, which covers Peru’s pre-Columbian era, has something for everyone. In fact, it has grown in popularity over the past several years to become Lima’s #1 attraction on TripAdvisor. Even for those who don’t tend to wonder what Peru was like before the Spanish arrived, the Larco Museum stirs curiosity with its collection of over 45,000 pieces that span over 4,000 years of Peruvian culture. Continue reading