The cuisine in Peru, like everything in this mysterious and unique country, is a burning mixture of traditions and recipes of the pre-Columbian period and the Spanish traditions that the conquerors brought with them. This reflected in home cooking and farm products.

In Peru, chicken and dishes from it has special place among home-made products. In fact, this is the most common dish for Europeans in this country.

Also in Peru people like all kinds of seafood. Therefore, in the country there is a very popular dish with an unusual name ceviche, which is a fresh fish, or a mix of different seafood, pickled in lemon juice. It is served at the table with garnishes and vegetables.

Alpaca is an amazing animal, which has a special place in Peru. It is predominantly bred by farmers and farms to use wool, which is considered very valuable all over the world, but the meat of this animal, properly cooked, is also very tasty and useful. Experienced travelers advise to order a dish of alpaca in a stewed state. Other states are too greasy.

But the most unusual dish of Peru's home cooking, both by name and content, is a kuy – fried guinea pig. All the Europeans who tried this dish have practically the same opinion that it is not tasty. But still for travelers, we think it is important to try everything.

And as for strong alcoholic drinks, pisco (local vodka) is the most popular. They add it to the traditional local cocktail, which is served almost everywhere, it is called pisco sour.

Guests of Peru can be assured that gastronomic impressions of the country will last long!