The Northern Gastronomy of Peru

Peru has become a culinary experience hub for travelers around the world. Lima has become the leading culinary destination of South America. However, since our cuisine is so diverse there are other places that are praised by many, such as the north coast of Peru. The gastronomy of this part of the country is based in seafood dishes, sourced at its beautiful beaches. This area also has a pleasant climate and cultural and historic background. Peru has become a culinary experience hub for travelers around the world. Lima has become the leading culinary destination of South America. However, since our cuisine is so diverse there are other places that are praised by many, such as the north coast of Peru. The gastronomy of this part of the country is based in seafood dishes, sourced at its beautiful beaches. This area also has a pleasant climate and cultural and historic background. Its gastronomy is one of the most valued for its delicious traditional dishes and unmatched flavors. It consists of the areas located from Tumbes to the coasts of La Libertad, as well as the Andean part of Cajamarca, in these areas there is a great diversity of dishes and styles that step aside from the seafood specialty, and is based in more meaty dish alternatives. The northern food offers a high value in its gastronomy based on seafood and preparations with fish of the freshest and unique quality, dishes ranging from a cebiche of black shells, to “sudados” a.k.a seafood stew. Here we name some of the most representative dishes of the northern region so that you do not miss them on your next visit to northern Peru:

• Cabrito a la norteña

• Malarrabia

• Ceviche de Conchas Negras

• El Shambar

• Arroz con pato a la chiclayana

• Seco de Chabelo

• Causa Norteña Ferreñafana

• El Espesado

• Pepian de Pavita

There is no doubt that the north offers us countless delicious dishes to the palate, which we can not fail to try on our visit. If you travel north, do not miss the opportunity to taste some of these delicious dishes. Let’s not forget about the traditional dessert, King Kong, which complements northern cuisine.If you are looking to travel to the north part of Peru, do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] where we can put together a tour package of the area and you can’t enjoy its delicious cuisine!