Food and Drink in Bogotá, Colombia – Must-Try Dishes and Tipples!
It may not be internationally famous for its food but Bogotá has plenty to offer in the way of cuisine! Check out some of our favourite food and drink in this cuisine guide.
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Food in Paraguay – 10 Must-Try Dishes!
When it comes to food, Paraguay is often overlooked. However, Paraguayan cuisine is flavourful, exciting and very varied! Check out these must-try dishes on your visit!
Lomo Saltado: A Guide to Peru’s Beef Stir Fry
Lomo saltado is a classic Peruvian dish and the ultimate in comfort food. Seen on menus across the country, this hearty meal promises to get your tastebuds going!
11 Must-Try South American Beers
If your fancy yourself as a bit of a booze connoisseur, check out these must-try South American beers. With craft beer in Chile to football favourites in Argentina, you’ll find something lip smacking here!
Top 7 Bars in Buenos Aires, Argentina
These awesome bars in Buenos Aires are home to good vibes! Whether you’re looking for a trendy wine bar or craft beer is more your thing, make sure you hit up some of these places!
A Guide To Argentinian Empanadas
The Argentinian empanada has long been a staple throughout the country. Each region has its own version of this classic snack and the best thing is that they usually cost under a dollar to buy on the street. Discover more about empanadas in Argentina in our guide….
Delicious Fruits From Peru You Should Try!
When it comes to unique tastes, visitors should not miss sampling a variety of Peruvian fruit. With sweet treats and sour citrus options, you’re bound to find something refreshing!
Bolivian Food: 22 Must-Try Dishes!
Whilst Bolivian food is less known than that of its neighbours, there are still plenty of delicious dishes and snacks that you must try!
11 Mouth-Watering Peruvian Drinks
The Pisco Sour might be Peru’s national drink but there is far more to the country’s drink scene than that! Here are our pick of the top Peruvian drinks that you can’t live the country without trying!
Yerba Mate: South America’s Most Social Drink
Drinking yerba mate is a social and cultural ritual with a long history throughout South America. With so many rules to remember, it is easy to screw up. Read on for everything you need to know about mate!
Top 23 Peruvian Foods That You NEED to Try!
A foodies paradise! Peru is celebrated as having one of the most exciting gastronomical scenes in the world. And the best news for backpackers is that it’s cheap, not restricted to fancy restaurants and there is a huge variety of healthy, delicious dishes that could having you trying something new every day of your trip!
Top South American Drinks to Try on Your Trip!
Soda the flavor of bubble gum. Tea made out of the highly controversial coca plant. Strong local spirits flavored with Anise. Find yourself thirsty in South America and you’ve clearly got no need to fret! We give you a list of the TOP 21 DRINKS to guzzle down!
The Origin of Ceviche – Peru’s National Dish
Ceviche or cebiche is Peru’s most iconic dish. The origin of ceviche is hard to pinpont and regional variations appear all over Latin America. You’ve tried the dish, now learn the history behind it!
The Best Street Food to Try in South America
Empanadas! Ceviche! Sopapillas! We all know that eating is one of the best parts of travel. Better yet when the food is delicious and cheap! We present our top 21 South American street food treats to sink your teeth into! Que delicioso!
Coffee in South America – From Beans to Cup!
South America produces some of the world’s best coffee and is a must-visit continent for all caffeine lovers! Learn about coffee production in South America and experience the best of the continent’s coffee without spending loads of money at overpriced gringo cafes.
A Taste of Bolivia with La Boca del Sapo Cooking Class
Bolivia is not generally known for its gastronomy but that is something that is sure to change. During our time in Sucre, we headed out to cooking school La Boca del Sapo to create the famous Mondongo Chuquisaqueno dish.
A Taste of Peru with Cusco Culinary Cooking Class!
Peru may well be the foodie capital of South America. With so much of the continent being known for stodgy carbs and deep fried food, Peru offers a much-needed change for the traveller looking to expand their palate! This country boasts 3000 species of potato and 55 varieties of corn, surely there is no better place to do a cooking class!?
Am I in Heaven? Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop – Arequipa, Peru
In Arequipa, we visited Chaqchao Chocolate Factory to take the “Bean to Bar” Chocolate Workshop! A Highly Recommended, Alternative Travel Experience!
Organic Farm Tour & Cooking Class – Sustainable Tourism in Baños, Ecuador
A sustainable approach to tourism in Baños, Ecuador is the organic farm tour and cooking class with Takiri Travel. It’s not all adrenaline activities…
My Scary Lesson with Altitude Sickness in La Paz, Bolivia
Altitude sickness in South America should not be taken lightly. Find out the mistake I made in La Paz, Bolivia to ensure the same doesn’t happen to you!
Eating Guinea Pig in Peru: Would You?
In Peru, it’s estimated that some 65 million guinea pigs are consumed each year. Cultivated by the Incas in the …
Discovering Chile Through its Food…
While not usually garnering the culinary acclaim reaped upon the hybridization of Peru or the asados of Argentina, Chilean food ranges in variety from the arid Atacama desert in the north to the perfect Patagonian peaks of the south. Traditional food mostly caters to workers and can be traced to humble origins, which results in ample quantities of tastiness at great value. Traveller, Max Nathanson takes us on a foodie journey through Chile…
9 Exotic Tropical Fruits You Should Try In South America
One of the delights of travelling in in South America is the variety, quality and huge availability of tropical fruits.
The Perfect Day of Cycling and Wine Tasting in Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
It seems ridiculous to go to Argentina and not sample some wine. The country is renowned for its Malbec, so ordering a glass of the red stuff to wash down your thick slab of steak is surely a rite of passage. Traveler Helen Davey discovers the perfect day trip as she cycles from one vineyard to the next, sampling Mendoza’s finest in the hot sunshine…
Buen Provecho Sucre: The Culinary Capital of Bolivia
Unknown to many, the colonial city of Sucre in Bolivia is a food-lover’s heaven, where backpackers can enjoy a Top Class four course meal for less than $4 US! Colonial influence has brought German, French and Belgian cuisine; some incredible edible delights for vegetarians and not forgetting the street food in the local market, as well as buzzing night life! RTW traveller Niamh Ní Shúilleabháin went on a culinary exploration of the ‘White City of the Americas’ to see what has hungry backpackers sweet on Sucre.
Cultivating Cacao on an Organic Farm in Ecuador
Recently traveler Shakia Stewart dove into the world of chocolate to learn everything she could about the process from cocoa bean to bar. She made sure to sample plenty, but also saved time to document the process for all of you curious chocolate loving backpackers out there…