Our favourite food and wine experiences in South America

Mention South American cuisine and most think of refreshing ceviche, grilled meats, pisco sours, and fine wine. But this is just the tip of the cuisine iceberg the continent has to offer. Plan a luxury food and wine holiday here with Lightfoot Travel and embark on a delicious journey to discover regional cuisine that combines indigenous traditions with the modern world.

Peru is not only home to fine dining restaurants and food festivals, it also boasts a wide range of native produce including over 3,000 varieties of potatoes. Marvel at this colourful array and then learn how to use them in traditional dishes like red quinoa and yellow aji pepper in a cooking lesson.

In Argentina, visit the food markets and sample the finest steak at simple hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Head to the wineries and try blending your own bottle, then experience a true Argentine barbecue, where large cuts of beef are grilled on an outdoor parilla.