Top Central & South America Food & Drink

Float down a pristine river in the heart of the jungle with a full-day tubing and caving trip from San Ignacio. Strap on a helmet equipped with a waterproof headlamp, and hike into a cave entrance surrounded by lush foliage. Follow a gentle stream through a series of cavern passages, learn about the rich Maya history of the region, then enjoy a cool swim in the clear water. Visit a final cave to see a thriving bat colony and fantastic rock formations before returning to San Ignacio.

There are many cooking classes offered in Peru, but this particular class combines a market visit and a class led by chef Israel Laura, star of a local cooking show on TV or with his associate chef Miguel Torvisco. Your guide shows you how to navigate the market, and you’ll even get a chance to taste exotic fruit. Then, you’ll head to a nearby restaurant for your cooking instruction and get to eat what you prepare afterward.

A foodie’s jackpot, this tour offers a look (and taste) into Belize culinary culture. Sample Belizean patties, visit a rum factory, a fresh fruit market, and a bakery to sample the goods, and then it’s time for the main event—a sit-down meal at a local restaurant. Here, dine on coconut rice, fried plantains, whole fish, rice and beans, tamales, cow foot soup, oxtail, chimole, and more.

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this day trip from Quito and learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert on your visit to a cacao farm. A guide explains the fascinating process of chocolate making, followed by a chocolate tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint; finish with another flavorful tasting. Private round-trip hotel transport makes the journey more relaxing.

A country with a very special geography invites us to visit Valparaiso and viña del mar which will bring us closer to history 120 kilometers from the capital, passing through valleys which give us a vision of central Chile so your guide stop for your wine tasting , when we reach the coast we can see the real meaning of the port city of Valparaiso, the first foot of the history of Chile a whole landscape like a rainbow is a perception of something that calls the popular and traditional inmercion and then viña del mar that is a very different and very beautiful city, which reminds us of its first social group aristocracy that I inhabit the garden city as they call it now a great contrast between both cities exploring history and the miscelanio of the city  of viña del mar as a citizen.

Get an insider's look at the Chilean capital on a private 3- to 4-hour tour. Round-trip transportation from your hotel allows you to complete your Santiago bucket list in just half a day. Explore Plaza de Armas, shop like a local at Mercado Central, and view the city from above at San Cristobal Hill. Then take a relaxing panoramic tour through Parque Forestal, Costanera Center, and the Lastarria and Bellavista Barrios.

Get off the typical tourist trail and enjoy a real taste of Argentinian life with this cooking and distilling experience. Learn about traditional Andean Cuisine and the alchemy of distilling from a chef and distiller who both make use of ancient techniques.

Spend a day on the water with a full-day sightseeing cruise to the Tigre Delta from Buenos Aires, including lunch, hotel transfers and snacks. Set out from San Isidro by motorboat and sail along the serene Rio de la Plata river, stopping to swim or kayak along the way. After a picnic lunch, cruise around the canals and nature reserves of the Tigre Delta and discover the unique communities that inhabit the many islands.

Chocoholics and cultural connoisseurs alike are sure to enjoy a private 4-hour tour from Guayaquil to a local cocoa farm. Relax, as private transportation takes you from your hotel and into the Ecuadorian countryside. Discover what makes chocolate production in Ecuador unique, as you explore the family owned cocoa plantation. Harvest ripe cocoa beans with your guide, then use dried beans to create a cocoa infusion of your own.

Learn how to prepare chocolate desserts in the country that does it best during a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseum in Antigua. Learn all about the chocolate making process from cacao bean to candy bar. Afterwards, with the help of an instructor, prepare your own creations. Take home 120g of your handmade desserts to share with friends or, more likely, devour all on your own.

A hands-on activity fit for the whole family, this chocolate making workshop in Lima teaches you to make your own chocolate from bean to bar. Learn how to roast cocoa beans, remove the husk, grind the nibs, and finally refine the cocoa paste—and of course, taste plenty of chocolate along the way. This tour is located right on Lima’s main square, making it an easy addition to an afternoon in the city.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

A refreshing day trip, this tour from the Guanacaste area takes you for a dip in a waterfall and a tour of a coffee farm. Swim in the beautiful pool of Llanos del Cortez Waterfall—a favorite for its multiple cascades—and then learn about coffee from bean to cup on a tour of a working farm with an industry professional. Between attractions, learn about Costa Rica culture from your guide.

2 PERSONS MINIMUM. Fair prices. Spend the day exploring the city with a private guide. In the Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, walk through the area declared world heritage by UNESCO. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Board a private vehicle to see other attractions in the area, such as the Bonfim Church and Mont Serrat Fortress, but also typical places such as the local market. Complete overview of local culture and history, including the afro-brazilian typical local culture with the Candomblé religion...

Prepare an authentic Peruvian meal from scratch with this small-group Lima cooking class. Begin with a market tour and fruit tasting that introduces you to a wide variety of fresh ingredients—including 35 different fruits—and then head to the kitchen to cook a 4-course meal under the careful instruction from your guide. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with a Pisco sour.

Explore more of Medellin than you would on foot during an electric bike tour that lets you conquer the city’s hills without breaking a sweat. Ideal for families and first-time visitors, this tour provides a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring and limits group size to an intimate six people.

Enjoy a traditional churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro, including round-trip transportation from your hotel. Be seated at your table and get ready for the impressive parade of all-you-can-eat meat borne on sizzling skewers by skilled waiters. This traditional Brazilian style of service keeps the food coming until you say stop by turning your table card to red. Sample all types and cuts of meat and side dishes that often include salads, collard greens, fried potatoes and black beans and rice. Be sure to bring your appetite.

Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.

If you love travelling and you love food, you will love this tour. Brazil is an enormous tropical country and its gastronomy is an explosion of flavors. This tour is a depth immersion in Brazilian culinary and it is also a lovely way of exploring the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the company of a licensed guide, you will visit farmers markets, traditional restaurants and bars only known by the locals. The tour guide will be very informative about art, history, culture and the architecture of the neighbourhoods. The menu includes traditional food such as: Tapioca crepes and cheese bread ( both gluten-free ), açai, café, cachaça, caipirinha, pastel, coxinha, brigadeiro, sweets and cakes, sugarcane juice, Brazilian nuts, fruits, juices and craft beer. You can also choose one typical meal. This menu varies a little depending on the places visited . We also have options for vegetarians. This tour is in small groups, (no more than 10 people). We will walk and use our own transportation

The show revolves around the compositions of Homero Manzi, Carlos Gardel and Astor Piazzolla. The cast is composed of 15 artists on stage. 4 dance couples, two singers and live quintet have a duration of 87 minutes .. Dinner is a four step menu: * Reception: Little glass of sherry with stuffed empanaditas. * Entrance: Vegetable Minestrone or Pickled Peceto or Vegetarian Quiche with vegetable julienne and puff pastry or Creole Empanadas. * Main course: Sausage steak with fried potatoes or mixed salad or mixed brochette with paillé potatoes or ¼ Champagne chicken with champagne onions, herbs and garnish with rustic potatoes or Sorrentinos (chicken and vegetables) with pink sauce or vegetable risotto With chicken cubes. * Dessert: Ice cream with kiwi sauce and strawberry or Tiramisu or Traditional Bread Pudding with cream and dulce de leche * Drinks: Mineral or carbonated water or juice or beer ball or Red / White Wine of the house (one bottle every two people).

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes like papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Montevideo with a local winery visit on a single tour. All round-trip transportation is provided, and you’ll check off all the important sites in town by following your guide’s carefully curated itinerary. Highlights include Batlle y Ordoñez park, Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia, and others. Wind up with a tour and tasting at a Uruguayan vineyard, including samples of four native wines.

Discover the historic landmarks of Manaus and enjoy a river cruise during this 5-hour private sightseeing trip. Check out city attractions like the Provincial Palace, Rio Negro Palace, and Amazonas Opera House. You’ll also tour the city market and finish with an included river cruise aboard a covered speedboat. All entrance fees are also included.