2016 - TM South America

15 A Taste of South America From South American flavours to incredible international dishes, you'll enjoy only the finest cuisine from the day you arrive. In South America, the cuisine is like a destination unto itself – something to be explored and savoured. Throughout your culinary journey, local cuisine represents a delectable pathway to the cultural essence of each region. DELIGHTFUL CUISINE With many meals included as part of your adventure, Travelmarvel provides a range of hand-picked dining experiences that reveal the region's diverse culinary wonders and make your holiday extra special. And, while most meals present the option to dine on traditional fare, western-style favourites are almost always available. A WARM WELCOME RECEPTION On the first night of your holiday, you'll enjoy a Welcome Reception, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know your travelling companions and your Tour Director. TANTALISING FAREWELL DINNERS At the end of your tour, a Farewell Dinner provides you the chance to get together as a group one last time at a special venue. Celebrate the good times you've shared as you say goodbye to your new-found friends. ALL MEALS INCLUDED THROUGHOUT CRUISES For a delicious taste of the local cuisine, all meals are included throughout our Galápagos Islands, Amazon and Chilean Fjords cruises, prepared by the ships' chefs each day from the finest ingredients. Discover a range of exotic regional flavours, while western favourites are always available, should you desire the more familiar taste of home. SAMPLE LOCAL DELICACIES Make the most of your free time and discover the local fare at leisure. In Argentina, for instance, you'll have time to sample the national dish of asado (a range of barbecue meats cooked on a grill called a parrilla). In Peru, you may like to indulge in some local classics – fresh corn tamales, empañadas, fried yuca root, anticuchos – and then cool off with a delightfully refreshing Pisco Sour cocktail. A TASTE OF SOUTH AMERICA To complement your incredible sightseeing experiences, we have hand-picked the following feature meals to enrich your culinary enjoyment. A Taste of Buenos Aires The partner dance of tango originated in the 1890s along the Río de la Plata between Argentina and Uruguay. Which makes the city of Buenos Aires an ideal place to take in a tango show. At Esquina Carlos Gardel, you'll enjoy a traditional Argentinian dinner while watching an exhilarating performance filled with passionate movement and music. A Taste of Rio de Janeiro At one of Rio de Janeiro's famous churrasco restaurants, waiters wielding giant skewers move between tables, slicing off portions of sizzling barbecued beef, pork, and chicken. Here, you'll enjoy a refreshing caipirinha as well as an array of great local food. A Taste of the Sacred Valley In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, enjoy a delicious Peruvian lunch, while learning about the local culture. Visit the children's project, Munaychay, and enjoy a tasty traditional meal cooked in a Peruvian earth oven. A Taste of Lima Dine among the breathtaking ruins of a historical building in the city of Lima at Restaurant Huaca Pucllana, one of the city's most respected establishments. As you dine, absorb the stunning surrounds while indulging in some of the finest Peruvian cuisine you're likely to find. Alternatively, on Travelmarvel's new Iconic Wonders of Peru holiday, you'll indulge in a meal at Cafe del Museo, set within the Larco Museum, a fabulous privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art. Indulge in a Pisco Sour – Peru's unofficial national cocktail

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