Peruvian Food Guide

Peruvian cuisine is among the most varied and best in the world. It's a reflection of its three main geographical zones, the coast, the Andean highlands and the jungle, and an incorporation of influences from different times and immigrant cultures. While the Peruvian cuisine only is recognized internationally in the last few years, food and its preparation is one important part of the Peruvian culture and a very personal way to express the Peruvian identity.

Today the Peruvian cuisine combines Pre-Inca and Inca staples and food with the Spanish, Basque, African, Asian and French, Italian and British cuisine which immigrants brought with them; a unique fusion of the culture, traditions and flavors of four continents in which all parts coexist or melt in harmony and even enrich another. Next to foreign influences and ethnic diversity the Peruvian cuisine is also characterized by Peru's unique climates and landscapes. Each region and each town has its own local cuisine and culinary treasures, depending on geography and climate that provide different ingredients native to each area.

Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer
Typical Peruvian Starter & Appetizer (9)
Typical Peruvian Sandwiches
Typical Peruvian Sandwiches (3)
Typical Peruvian Soups
Typical Peruvian Soups (8)
Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Typical Peruvian Main Courses (12)
Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips (8)
Typical Peruvian Desserts
Typical Peruvian Desserts (15)
Typical Peruvian Snacks
Typical Peruvian Snacks (9)
Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages (12)
Peruvian Cheese
Peruvian Cheese (6)
Typical Peruvian Fruits
Typical Peruvian Fruits (16)
Typical Peruvian Vegetables
Typical Peruvian Vegetables (13)
Peruvian Aji - Chili Peppers
Peruvian Aji - Chili Peppers (5)
Grains, Coffees, Crops, Beans & Nuts of Peru
Grains, Coffees, Crops, Beans & Nuts of Peru (7)
Common Herbs in the Peruvian Cuisine
Common Herbs in the Peruvian Cuisine (8)
Other Peruvian Ingredients
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Mazamorra Morada

Mazamorra Morada

Typical Peruvian Desserts
Mazamorra Morada is a typical Limeñan dessert. Made from Peru's unique purple corn which gives Mazamorra Morada not only its color but also its unique flavor, it's like a thick jelly with lots of d...
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Suspiro a la Limeña

Suspiro a la Limeña

Typical Peruvian Desserts
Suspiro a la Limeña is a classic Limeñan dessert. The bottom layer is made of manjar blanco, a sweat, caramel like, sticky reduction of milk and sugar, and egg yolks which is covered by a huge port...
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Chicha Morada

Chicha Morada

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
For thousands of years ancient cultures high in the Peruvian Andes produced a refreshing, fruity and healthy (at least if you go easy on the sugar) non-alcoholic drink called Chicha Morada that wit...
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Turrón de Doña Pepa

Turrón de Doña Pepa

Typical Peruvian Desserts
Turrón de Doña Pepa is a typical dessert and treat traditionally prepared for the religious festivities of Señor de Milagros in October, but today available all year round.
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Manjar Blanco - Dulce de Leche

Manjar Blanco - Dulce de Leche

Typical Peruvian Desserts
Manjar Blanco isn't a dessert for itself. But as it's popular throughout South America and used in many cakes, pastries, cookies and even ice cream in Peru, this sweat, caramel-like, sticky reducti...
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Emoliente

Emoliente

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
Peruvian Emoliente is an herbal tea popular with young and old, poor and rich, especially in the cold winter months. Sold by street vendors around the country at corners, bus stops or parks and pla...
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Cremolada

Cremolada

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
A Cremolada is something between an ice cream and a flavorful fruit drink; comparable to slush, but made with lots of fresh fruit pulp, water and sugar. Often served in a large plastic cup, it's ea...
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Peruvian Leche de Tigre

Peruvian Leche de Tigre

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
In the original sense, Leche de Tigre (meaning Tiger’s Milk), is the marinating liquid left on the plate after having finished a Ceviche, Peru’s famous appetizer which impresses with its simplicity...
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Inca Kola

Inca Kola

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
Inca Kola is Peru’s most popular soft drink and, if we believe the advertisement, "El sabor del Peru" (The taste of Peru). A must try for every visitor or newbie in Peru.
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Kola Inglesa

Kola Inglesa

Typical Peruvian Drinks & Beverages
Kola Inglesa (English Kola) is the seconded oldest soft drink created and produced in Peru. Introduced to the Peruvian market in 1912 by the beverage producer Manuel A. Ventura from La Victoria, Li...
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Peru Event Calendar

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August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 01 August 2019
2
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Friday, 02 August 2019
3
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 03 August 2019
4
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
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, 04 August 2019
5
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Monday, 05 August 2019
6
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 06 August 2019
7
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 07 August 2019
8
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 08 August 2019
9
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Friday, 09 August 2019
10
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 10 August 2019
11
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Ironruna Half Triathlon in Mollendo, Arequipa 2019
The Ironruna Half Triathlon 2019, organized by the Ironruna Sports Association in coordination with the municipality of Mejía, Arequipa, takes place in the small town of Mollendo in southern Peru in August 2019.
Date : Sunday, 11 August 2019
12
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Monday, 12 August 2019
13
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 13 August 2019
14
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 14 August 2019
15
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Thursday, 15 August 2019
16
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Friday, 16 August 2019
17
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Latin Pet Show 2019 in Lima
10:00
After the huge success of last year’s 1st Latin Pet Show, the mega-event for all pet owners, pet lovers and pet professionals is back in Lima in its 2nd edition this August.
Marc Anthony in Lima 2019 – Opus Tour
Marc Anthony, Grammy Award-winning Salsa King, kicks off his new tour Opus on August 17, 2019 in Lima, Peru which he considers his second home.
Date : Saturday, 17 August 2019
18
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Latin Pet Show 2019 in Lima
10:00
After the huge success of last year’s 1st Latin Pet Show, the mega-event for all pet owners, pet lovers and pet professionals is back in Lima in its 2nd edition this August.
Date : Sunday, 18 August 2019
19
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Monday, 19 August 2019
20
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 20 August 2019
21
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 21 August 2019
22
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Cigarettes After Sex in Lima 2019
20:00
Cigarettes After Sex, an ambient pop collective led by songwriter Greg Gonzalez and based out of Brooklyn, New York, gives a concert in Lima for the first time in August 2019.
Date : Thursday, 22 August 2019
23
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Friday, 23 August 2019
24
Festival del Pan y el Dulce in Lima 2019
The Peruvian Bakers and Pastry Association (Aspan) and the municipality of San Borja invite to the Festival del Pan y el Dulce – the Bread and Sweets Festival – at the end of August in San Borja.
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
WWE Live Lima 2019
20:00
World Wrestling Entertainment fans in Peru pay attention: After the huge success of the 2016 and 2017 WWE Live events, WWE finally returns to Peru in August to present WWE Live Lima 2019.
Date : Saturday, 24 August 2019
25
Festival del Pan y el Dulce in Lima 2019
The Peruvian Bakers and Pastry Association (Aspan) and the municipality of San Borja invite to the Festival del Pan y el Dulce – the Bread and Sweets Festival – at the end of August in San Borja.
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Sunday, 25 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Monday, 26 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 27 August 2019
28
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 28 August 2019
29
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 29 August 2019
30
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Friday, 30 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 31 August 2019

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