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Best fine dining destinations in South America

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Lima
Historic Charm Meets Coastal Vibes
7.3
Two Lima restaurants have topped the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Central under Virgilio Martínez won in 2023 and Maido under Mitsuharu Tsumura won in 2025. Maido serves Nikkei cuisine that blends Peruvian and Japanese cooking. Central draws on ingredients from the coast, the Andes and the Amazon.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Stroll the scenic Malecón along the Pacific coast
  • 🎨 Visit the Museo Larco for ancient Peruvian art
  • 🏛️ Explore the historic Plaza de Armas and Cathedral
Rio de Janeiro
The heartbeat of Brazil's coast
8.1
In Michelin's 2025 listing, Lasai and Oro hold two stars each. Lasai serves a surprise tasting menu centred on vegetables at a ten seat counter. Oro presents tasting menus that draw on the regions of Brazil. Oteque, Oseille and Casa 201 hold one star each.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the iconic sands of Copacabana Beach
  • ✝️ Stand before Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain
  • 🚠 Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for breathtaking views
São Paulo
A vibrant mix of culture and cuisine
8.0
Evvai and Tuju earned three Michelin stars on 13 April 2026. Reports call them the first in Latin America to do so. Evvai draws on Italian immigration to Brazil. Tuju builds its seasonal menu around phases called Humidity, Rain, Wind and Drought. D.O.M. by Alex Atala spotlights native Brazilian ingredients.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Admire street art at colorful Beco do Batman
  • 🌳 Relax in vast green Ibirapuera Park with museums
  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk vibrant Paulista Avenue, heart of São Paulo
Cusco
Gateway to the Incan Empire's Heart
8.4
Chef Virgilio Martínez runs Mil Centro beside the Moray terraces in the Cusco region. The restaurant lies at about 11,500 feet. Its tasting menu follows altitude zones and the seasons. Corn appears throughout in forms such as masa and chicha. Peru has more than 55 documented native corn varieties.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Stroll through Plaza de Armas and admire colonial architecture
  • 🏔️ Take the train or trek to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu
  • 🧱 Visit the ancient Inca site of Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city
Bogotá
Vibrant Culture in the Andean Highlands
7.1
El Chato, led by chef Álvaro Clavijo, ranked first on the 2025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list. Leo, Afluente and Humo Negro from the same city also made the list at 23rd, 34th and 41st. Menus here lean on regional Colombian products from across the country.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Stroll through historic La Candelaria neighborhood
  • 🏛️ Explore the Museo del Oro with pre-Hispanic gold
  • ⛰️ Take in panoramic city views from Mount Monserrate
Mendoza
Wine, Andes and Adventure Bliss
7.2
The 2026 Michelin Guide awards one star to nine Mendoza restaurants. Cal, Centauro and La VidA are new this year. Others include Angélica Cocina Maestra, Zonda Cocina de Paisaje, Azafrán, Brindillas and Casa Vigil. Cal also holds a Green Star for its sourcing and respect for seasonality.
Highlights:
  • 🍇 Join a tasting at a traditional Mendoza bodega
  • 🏔️ Drive along the scenic Route of the Andes to Aconcagua
  • 🍷 Tour vineyards and sample Malbec in the heart of wine country
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