Peru is known worldwide for its extensive and varied menu and in South America is rivalled only by Mexico in terms of variety of its cuisine. International food is served throughout Peru, but those wishing to sample traditional Peruvian dishes will not be disappointed.

In Peru, lunch is the main meal of the day and is normally served between 12.30pm to 1pm. Dinner is served from 7pm on, although when Peruvians have guests, dinner is customarily served at 8pm.

As Peruvian cuisine varies from region to region, the following pages will highlight specialities from each region. The tour begins with traditional dishes from the Highlands.

To find out about the range of restaurants in Cuzco, visit the 'Concierge's Guide' section.