The “Perú Mucho Gusto” food festival comes to Lima, Peru, from October 31 to November 3, offering the best of Peru’s cuisine and culture from its 25 regions at Costa Verde, with free entry and over 150 exhibitors.
The festival will take place at the Costa Verde Esplanade in Magdalena del Mar in Lima, highlighting Peru’s culinary and cultural richness. With free admission, the event aims to showcase flavors, ingredients, and traditions from across Peru’s regions, underscoring Peruvian food as a pillar of national identity and tourism.
A culinary forum in Peru geared toward professionals and food enthusiasts will feature discussions and panels on ancestral cuisines, biodiversity, and innovation.
Key details:
- Exhibitors and products: More than 150 exhibitors will present Peru’s culinary, artisanal, and tourism offerings across nearly 50,000 m². Visitors can enjoy themed areas, institutional stands, travel agencies, children’s activities, and artistic performances.
- Hours: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except on Thursday, October 31, when doors open at 1:00 p.m.
- Tickets: Free tickets are available at https://teleticket.com.pe/perumuchogusto-lima-2024
- Zones: Coastal and marine cuisine, highland dishes, fusion foods, bakeries, market goods, handicrafts, desserts, spirits, and more.
With government support, the festival aims to strengthen Peruvian cuisine’s impact on tourism. According to Mincetur, 11% of tourists arriving at Jorge Chávez International Airport are drawn by local cuisine, with 52% coming from South America, 26% from North America, and 17% from Europe—making "Perú Mucho Gusto" a must-visit event for both locals and international visitors.