Foodie tourism is unstoppable, and it is trending among those who love traveling and planning their trip based on gastronomy festivals to discover the authentic local flavors.
The food in Latin America is so diverse and delicious that you can enjoy culinary experiences everywhere, along with cultural discoveries. This year there are still some festivals you can’t miss.
Here we will recommend some festivals that combine history, tradition, and creativity in every bite.
NATIONAL MOLE FESTIVAL IN SAN PEDRO ATOCPAN, MEXICO
During October, the town of San Pedro Atocpan, in Mexico City, focuses on mole, the jewel of Mexican gastronomy.
Here you can try from the traditional red mole with chicken to bold versions like piñon, mango, or blueberry mole.
Additionally, its historic environment — the Church and the 17th-century ex-convent — gives it a special charm that makes this festival a culinary and culturally unforgettable experience.
TAMBO GUSTOS Y SABORES IN LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
It seems that the food in Latin America is celebrated in October, as Bolivia is also a magnet for foodie tourism with its Tambo Gustos y Sabores, which celebrates the connection between gastronomy and cultural roots.
Here, producers, chefs, and communities come together to show the culinary diversity of the country, from handmade Amazonian ice cream to dishes with Andean Lizard meat. It is a unique opportunity to try the authentic flavors of Bolivia.
OKTOBERFEST IN VILLA GENERAL BELGRANO, ARGENTINA
At the end of October, the picturesque city of Villa General Belgrano is dressed up with a Latin American version of the famous Oktoberfest in one of the most popular gastronomy festivals in the country.
With over 100,000 attendees, the event celebrates craft beer, folkloric music, traditional clothing, and delicious food like apple strudel, spätzle, and Argentinian asado. It’s a cultural event that combines German tradition with Latin warmth.
PERÚ MUCHO GUSTO, IN LIMA
The Latin American food is at its peak between October 30th and November 2nd with this festival that celebrates the Peruvian gastronomical diversity. The most prestigious Peruvian chefs present emblematic dishes of the entire region.
We must mention that Peru is a highly renowned destination among foodie tourists, so it is essential to book flights and accommodations in advance. Do you want adventure? Here are some tips to do it with friends in Acapulco.
NATIONAL TORRONTÉS WINE FESTIVAL IN CAFAYATE, SALTA
In the north of Argentina, also in October, this party highlights the local identity, honoring its most emblematic product: the torrontés wine.
Take the chance to discover this northern region with its gaucho culture, try the delicious asados, empanadas, meat and vegetable stews, and tamales, and enjoy their emblematic folkloric expressions.
Organize yourself and go to one of these gastronomical festivals, while you enjoy the local cultural expressions.