Peru is the best food and culture destination in the world to visit

02 December 2024 (1647 reads)

In the 2024 World Travel Awards, Peru has shown yet again that it is one of the best places to visit in the world, particularly for discerning travelers looking for an outstanding cultural and culinary experience.

With its history, nature and living culture, Peru has long been recognized as one of the most complete tourism destinations for international travelers. And at this year’s awards, the country was acknowledged in three major categories: World’s Leading Culinary Destination; World’s Leading Cultural Destination, and; World’s Leading Tourist Attraction, in the form of Machu Picchu.

Whatever your personal budget, Peru has some of the best places to eat anywhere on the planet

Here in Cusco, we are particularly proud of this year’s awards. Of course, that is partly due to the fact that travelers who plan to visit Machu Picchu travel to Cusco first. But here in the one-time capital of the Inca empire there are so many other things to see and experience!

Reflecting this year’s award as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination, the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu can boast some of the best places to eat in Peru. Here, we can offer travelers the finest regional dishes from throughout the country, prepared by great chefs and made with the freshest locally-sourced ingredients.

For those looking to dine out in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, there are options for every budget, from cheap lunch menus perfect for backpackers hungry after their Inca Trail, to the most exclusive restaurants, such as La Cicciolina or Chicha by Gastón Acurio in the city, and El Huacatay or Mil Centro in the Sacred Valley.

And of course, when you travel to Machu Picchu you’re sure to pass through Lima first, and the Peruvian capital is home to at least three of the world’s best restaurants: Kjolle, Maido, and Mayta.

So, whatever your personal budget, ask us where the best places to eat are for you, and be sure to savor for yourself the very best of our national cuisine!

Peru is the best food and culture destination in the world to visit