My return to the pool a few months ago marked a significant personal journey. After a prolonged period of inactivity, I made a conscious decision to prioritize my well-being. This country inspired me to connect with myself, and I’m proud to say I’m doing it. Last weekend was the National Master Championship. The last time I participated in a competition was an amateur inter-club championship over twelve years ago. I got some great placements and was able to contribute some points to my team’s final score, and I’m happy with it. Choco de Vivanco | Photo By Federación Deportiva Peruana de Nataci ..read more

An Argentinian guest put on the game field for a pizza party to welcome Autumn. C.A.N.C.H.A Pizzería in Argentina | Photo by Daniel Quintero Last year, while walking in the Palermo Neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, we found a pizza joint in a corner with no seating. Wilson Rodriguez made pizza and sold natural wine from a glass fridge (instead of Coke). The pizzas were excellent, and we wanted more. C.A.N.C.H.A. was the name of the joint; a few weeks later, we told some pizza friends in Lima about the experience. Fast-forward a few months, and Wilson came to cook in Lima ..read more

S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25, the global initiative created by the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy aimed at discovering, nurturing, and supporting the next generation of talented chefs worldwide, is in full swing. The local Latin America & Caribbean jury for the Regional Final, tasked with selecting and announcing the Regional Winner, has been announced: James Berckemeyer. With over 23 years of industry experience, James Berckemeyer has served as a chef, entrepreneur, and brand ambassador. In 2021, Cosme was recognized by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants as ..read more

José del Castillo, the youngest of four siblings, was raised in the bustling kitchen of La Red, a restaurant managed by his mother for over four decades. This early exposure to the culinary world laid the foundation for his deep-rooted love for cooking and his unwavering commitment to preserving the legacy of Peruvian cuisine.  Chef Jose Del Castillo and Isolina Vargas | Photo from chef’s personal files After trying other fields, he discovered that cooking was his true passion; he tried several careers, but he was destined to keep alive his mother’s legacy and that of all those who have c ..read more

Diageo’s World Class Cocktail Competition is in full swing. We attended the semi-finals on April 15th and watched 16 of the best bartenders in the country give it all to make it to the final round. Photo by Diageo Peru What is World Class? This year, 2024, Diageo is celebrating 15 years of World Class. This event has been a major inspiration for people worldwide for the past one and a half decades, encouraging them to immerse themselves in the upscale drinking and cocktail culture and consciously engage with the topic of Fine Drinking. The Initial Call Margarita from the Fu ..read more

Chef Juan Chipoco presented an autobiography at USIL in Lima. In his coffee-table book, he narrates his journey to the American Dream and promotes Peruvian cuisine. The Book Renowned Peruvian chef Juan Chipoco, founder of the restaurant group CVI.CHE 105, released his autobiography, “Juan Chipoco: The Brand Behind the Brand.” The book tells the inspiring story of his life as a culinary entrepreneur and promoter of Peruvian cuisine worldwide. Josefina Barrón, the book’s author, explains that the work recounts Chipoco’s path from humble beginnings to achieving international success. It ..read more

Scape for a weekend to Amazonas, and enjoy the summer with great food and a connection to nature.  Culinary Director Mathías Cilloniz | Photo Gocta Natura A moment for Disconnection Gocta Natura Reserve was born with the soul of the forest on the slopes of the Gocta waterfall, initially as a reforestation project: a place centered on a sincere reverence for the forest and what its permanence generates in us as humans.  Six cozy, independent, private cabins are equipped with all services and amenities, allowing guests to experience the exquisite adventure of stopping ti ..read more

In two different sessions separated by weeks, we received some some of the best restaurants of Bogota, Restaurante Leo and Humo Negro building a Latin American community Inspired by the Ecosystem Leo Restaurant is one of the best in Bogotá, led by one of the Icons of gastronomy in her country, chef Leonor Espinosa. It has upgraded the product-base experience, using one-of-a-kind products from all the Colombian geography; each plate is a piece of art blending culinary and plastic arts, and each vessel or utensil is crafted for a specific use, and that comes in hand to the beverag ..read more

It’s been ten years since the restaurant opened its doors in Lima. It emerged in 2007 on the Boulevard de Asia, always under the leadership of Augusto Baertl, who brought the concept to the city through much effort and dedication. In Tragaluz, cooking, mixology, and art have always worked together to offer a unique experience to the visitor, and this day, they maintain the highest standards. It’s already been ten years since the restaurant opened its doors in Lima. It emerged in 2007 on the Boulevard de Asia, always under the leadership of Augusto Baertl, who brought the concept to the ci ..read more

The second edition of the National Geographic Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 recognized the Latin American country alongside 15 other winners. Viajes: National Geographic magazine april 2024 cover | Photo by NG Media® Peru’s natural, culinary, and cultural wealth, a source of global fascination, has once again been recognized on a grand scale. This time, the country has been honored with the prestigious National Geographic Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, presented by the renowned travel publication. This is the second consecutive year the award has been given, with P ..read more