One of the strongest arguments in favor of vacationing in South America is to have the chance at sampling is fascinating specialty dishes high in colors and flavors. The cuisine has numerous influences, due to the ethnic fusion of the continent. The most characteristic and representative influences are Native American, but also African, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and South Asian.
Traditions, ingredients, and techniques vary greatly based on the distinct regions, and each country proudly boasts its food to be the best on the continent. In the interests of equality, we haven’t ranked the dishes – we’ll let your tastebuds decide – but we have listed the best dish from each country featured.
Read on for a list of the most famous South American foods, specialty cuisines, and national dishes to try from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
