Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer

A starter is a good way to introduce you to a great Peruvian meal. Unheard of in Peru until the 17th century, most Peruvian starters today often replace a full meal or are also eaten as a small lunch or snack. Below find some appetizers characteristic for the art of cooking in Lima and on the central coast of Peru.

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Peruvian Ceviche (Cebiche)

Peruvian Ceviche (Cebiche)

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Ceviche, also spelled Cebiche, is not only one of the most popular dishes in Peru and the pride and joy of all Peruvians, but as well the Peruvian National Dish with its very own National Day. A re...
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Peruvian Tiradito

Peruvian Tiradito

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Peruvian Tiradito, one of the most popular and characteristic Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes, represents like no other the unique combination of different cultures, traditions and flavors that is ...
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Peruvian Anticuchos

Peruvian Anticuchos

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Foodwise it doesn’t get any more Peruvian than eating Anticuchos on the street. The spicy skewers - traditionally prepared with beef hearts - marinated in a mixture of aji panca, lime juice and / o...
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Causa Limeña

Causa Limeña

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Without the traditional Causa, summer in Lima is not the same. For Limeños there is no other food on a hot summer day more popular and refreshing than Causa.
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Papas a la Huancaina

Papas a la Huancaina

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
It hardly gets any more Peruvian on the dining table than enjoying the simplicity and fresh local flavors of Papas a la Huancaina.
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Tequeños

Tequeños

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Tequeños are known in all Latin America. In Peru, they are very popular as starter, light lunch or small snack in the evening at a bar accompanying a Pisco or beer. You find them on every menu in r...
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Peruvian Empanadas

Peruvian Empanadas

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Empanadas are probably most associated with Argentine or Colombia rather than Peru. However, the baked or fried pastries filled with savory or sweet fillings are so popular in Peru and prepared wit...
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Juanes

Juanes

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Juanes are a typical dish from the Peruvian jungle regions. Traditionally prepared by cooking yuca (cassava), local fish species and wild bird eggs wrapped in bijao leaves, with the arrival of the ...
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Tamales

Tamales

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Tamales are a very traditional Latin American dish. In Peru Tamales come in many forms and sizes. Each region, even each town or family has its own version.
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Peru Newsflash

Peru Event Calendar

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November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
Date : Friday, 01 November 2019
2
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
The Offspring and Bad Religion – Punk Rock Festival in Lima 2019
Two of the most successful and best-selling punk rock bands - The Offspring and Bad Religion -are on a joined tour through South America giving a concert in Lima at the beginning of November.
Date : Saturday, 02 November 2019
3
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
God Level Fest All Stars 2019 in Lima
15:45
Great news for all hip-hop lovers in Peru: the God Level Fest, the Freestyle Rap World Cup, returns to Peru, this time in a new 2 vs. 2 format as God Level Fest All Stars.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Open Museums in Peru – Museos Abiertos
Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge, returns in 2019.
Date : Sunday, 03 November 2019
4
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Monday, 04 November 2019
5
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Tuesday, 05 November 2019
6
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Wednesday, 06 November 2019
7
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Thursday, 07 November 2019
8
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Friday, 08 November 2019
9
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Madagascar – The Musical in Lima 2019
The world touring Madagascar - The Musical, based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated movie Madagascar, finally makes its way to Lima in November 2019.
Entel Media Fest 2019
17:00
After last year’s huge success – the event was sold out – the Entel Media Fest, the largest YouTuber and social media festival in Latin America, is back in Lima in its 4th edition with the stars of the most popular social networks.
Date : Saturday, 09 November 2019
10
Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Madagascar – The Musical in Lima 2019
The world touring Madagascar - The Musical, based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated movie Madagascar, finally makes its way to Lima in November 2019.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Claro Musica Rock ‘n’ Roll Run 2019 – Vicentico concert
For the first time Claro Musica brings the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, which infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep participants moving for miles, to the Peruvian capital this November.
Date : Sunday, 10 November 2019
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15
Belgian Beer Festival
The Casa Belga and Cervesia in Lima invite to their 6th edition of the Belgian Beer Festival in mid-November.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Friday, 15 November 2019
16
Belgian Beer Festival
The Casa Belga and Cervesia in Lima invite to their 6th edition of the Belgian Beer Festival in mid-November.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Saturday, 16 November 2019
17
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Sunday, 17 November 2019
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22
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Friday, 22 November 2019
23
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Sebastian Yatra in Lima 2019
21:00
After his highly successful performance at the Barrio Latino Festival earlier this year, Sebastian Yatra, Colombian shooting star, returns to Peru as part of his “Yatra Yatra Tour” in November 2019.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Vivo X El Rock 11 in Lima 2019
Vivo X El Rock, Peru’s largest music festival catering for all fans of alternative rock, blues rock, fusion rock, punk rock, indie rock, nu metal, rap and pop rock, is back in Lima this November.
Date : Saturday, 23 November 2019
24
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Sunday, 24 November 2019
25
Peru Makeup Show 2019
For the first time the Peru Makeup Show, also referred to as the 1st Congress of Peruvian Makeup Artists, is taking place in Lima at the end of November 2019.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Monday, 25 November 2019
26
Peru Makeup Show 2019
For the first time the Peru Makeup Show, also referred to as the 1st Congress of Peruvian Makeup Artists, is taking place in Lima at the end of November 2019.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Tuesday, 26 November 2019
27
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Wednesday, 27 November 2019
28
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Thursday, 28 November 2019
29
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Friday, 29 November 2019
30
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Saturday, 30 November 2019

Upcoming Events in Peru

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Apr
Ultra Peru 2025 in Lima
20
Apr
Easter celebrations in Peru
01
May
Labor Day in Peru
01
May
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
03
May
Festival of the Crosses

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