Elixirs, aphrodisiacs, and ant-topped pizza await in LATAM.
Asado in Argentina. Mole in Mexico. Mofongo in Puerto Rico. You think you know the food of Latin America but the scene is as varied and vibrant as the landscapes themselves. Beneath the familiar lies a culinary world so storied, bold, and fascinating that it demands respect, and sometimes, a bit of courage. You’ll never forget the day you try chocolate con queso (chocolate with cheese) for the first time in Colombia or tuck into a plate of “old clothes” (ropa vieja) in Panama, particularly if you’re fond of your meat shredded, slow-cooked, scrumptious, and stewy.
The collection of the region’s most unexpected and beloved culinary wonders takes you from Bolivia’s bull penis soup, which promises strength after a night of debauchery, to Peru’s queso helado (frozen cheese), an ice cream with no cheese. Whether you’re chasing aphrodisiacs, hangover cures, history on a plate, or a challenge for your palate and your preconceptions, you’ll find it in this corner of the world.
