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Fishing boats at Muelle de Pescadores (Fisherman's Wharf), Chorrillos district, Lima. Photo by Tomas Sobek.

Chorrillos and the Freshest Ceviche in Lima

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Apr 15, 2021 | Food & Drink

Brad Goodman goes to the Chorrillos district of Lima in search of the freshest ceviche in the city, and discovers a thriving market tradition.

11 Types of Ceviche, From Fish to Frozen Testicles

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Jul 23, 2026 | Food & Drink

Adventurous eaters should try these 10 types of ceviche, ranging from simple ceviches to ceviches made using dried ray and even bull testicles!

Pisco sour cocktails at La Mar restaurant in Lima, Peru. Photo by Cathrine Lindblom Gunasekara, flickr.com.

Classic Pisco Cocktails From Peru and Beyond

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Jul 23, 2026 | Food & Drink

Discover seven classic pisco cocktails and their origins, from the famous pisco sour to lesser-known cocktails like the chilcano, algarrobina and capitán.

These guys were my porters on the Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu. We had a few glasses of chicha when we arrived in Lamay. The youngest porter looked just about old enough to drink legally in Peru. Photo by Tony Dunnell.

The Legal Drinking Age in Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Nov 3, 2017 | Culture & Society, Food & Drink

The legal drinking age in Peru is typical by international standards. But many Peruvian kids try alcohol for the first time before reaching the legal age.

Scott Jones pouring a pint of Oltree Cider at the Arequipa Craft Beer Festival.

Meet Scott Jones, the Englishman Introducing Cider to Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Nov 3, 2017 | Food & Drink

English brewer Scott Jones is making cider in Peru, a country with no other craft cider producers and no cider-drinking culture. Sounds like a challenge...

Essential Ingredients in Peruvian Cuisine

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Jul 23, 2026 | Food & Drink

A look at the most essential ingredients in Peruvian cuisine, from meat and vegetables to important herbs and vital chili peppers.

A combination of traditional Peruvian dishes suitable for vegetarians, including papa a la huancaína and papas a la ocopa. Photo by G M, flickr.com.

Traditional Peruvian Food for Vegetarians

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Mar 24, 2018 | Food & Drink

It's not easy to find traditional Peruvian food for vegetarians, but this list of 15 meat-free dishes from Peru will at least let you know what to look for.

A Peruvian menú blackboard outside a restaurant in Iquitos. Photo by Tony Dunnell.

The Peruvian Menú: A Blessing and a Blight

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Aug 4, 2017 | Food & Drink

The Peruvian menú is a set lunch offered by restaurants across Peru, consisting of two or three courses and a drink for as little as two or three dollars.

Rocoto relleno, a dish of stuffed rocoto chili pepper, can be one of the hottest dishes in Peru, depending on how much heat is removed from the pepper. Photo by Tony Dunnell.

Is Peruvian Food Spicy (Hot)?

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Sep 20, 2017 | Food & Drink

Is Peruvian food spicy, like hot spicy? Will it burn your lungs and make you cry with all its fiery goodness? Find out with this quick trip to piquant Peru.

The 25+ Best Restaurants in Cusco, Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Oct 21, 2019 | Food & Drink

Discover the best restaurants in Cusco, Peru, from traditional local food and contemporary Peruvian fusions to Indian, Mexican, American and more.

17 Weird Foods in Peru for Adventurous Eaters to Try

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated May 31, 2018 | Food & Drink

Adventurous eaters will find plenty of weird foods in Peru to keep their culinary curiosity satisfied, from strange meats to bizarre broths and... clay?

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