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Cuisine of South America
The cuisine of South America stems from cultural backgrounds, available produce foods and cooking styles. You'll find local favorites varying from country to country, even within regions, but you'll also find international favorites and the ubiquitous fast food places.

Cuisine of Argentina and Chile
The cuisine of Argentina and Chile enjoys multiple influences from Europe, neighboring regions and ethnic heritage.

Cuisine of Peru and Bolivia
The cuisine of Peru and Bolivia enjoys similar tastes with a combination of hot, spicy foods, potent beverages and a reliance on heritage foods such as potatos and corn.

Cuisine of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas and Suriname
The cuisine of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas and Suriname enjoys both a tropical Caribbean flavor and the influence of many countries and heritages.

Cuisine of Ecuador and Brazil
The cuisine of Ecuador and Brazil draws from their varied regions, incorporating tropical fruits and vegetables, seafood, ethnic heritage and international influences.

Cuisine of Paraguay, Uruguay and the Falkland Islands
The cuisine of these three countries is influenced by both ethnic heritage, as from Guarani in Paraguay, from Europe and neighboring regions.

Cuy - A Traditional Andean Entree
Visitors to the Andean regions might turn up their noses at being served cuy, or guinea pig, but this is a traditional entree and served a number of ways, but almost always with a spicy, pepper sauce and potoates or rice. Try it - you just might like it!