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South America Food & Wine Tours

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South America food and wine tours are a delicious way to explore the continent’s cultures and landscapes. Sip world-class reds in Mendoza and Chile’s Central Valley, or discover rising wine regions in Uruguay and southern Brazil. On the culinary side, enjoy ceviche on Peru’s Pacific coast, street food in Rio, and unforgettable steak and Malbec in Buenos Aires. From vineyard tastings to local market tours, every South America tour is customized to your tastes.

Explore the Culinary & Wine Regions of South America

We craft personalized food and wine itineraries across the continent β€” including hands-on cooking experiences, exclusive wine tastings, and meals at award-winning restaurants in places like Lima, the gastronomic capital of South America. Whether you’re a sommelier, chef, or passionate foodie, we’ll tailor your journey to match your palate.

20+ Years Creating Food & Wine Tours Across South America’s Top Regions

Top South America Food & Wine Tours

  • A wide waterfall cascades over a lush green cliff surrounded by forest, with mist rising above the fallsβ€”an ideal scene for a Three Guianas adventure tour. Large tropical leaves frame the view under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
    Visit Guyana! See Kaieteur Falls, rainforests and savannahs. South America’s least visited corner. Travel with SouthAmerica.travel.
  • Palm trees and green grass surround a thatched-roof hut near a bright blue ocean under a clear, sunny skyβ€”a perfect spot to start your Colombia Tour or embark on an unforgettable Caribbean Tour.
    Discover Argentina, The Land of Contrast Tour. On this one-of-a-kind Argentina Tour, discover Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, the Hill of Seven Colors & Mendoza wines. Enjoy a 10-day journey through the incredible landscapes of Argentina and see all the best highlights on our Discover Argentina Tour!
  • A serene landscape with a salt flat and shallow water reflecting distant pink-hued mountains under a clear blue sky. Perfect for Chile travel, this peaceful scene features textured salt formations in the foregroundβ€”one of the hidden highlights of Chile.
    Travel through the beautiful Brazil countryside on the Maria Fumaca railway, stopping to explore Vitoria, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro.
  • Aerial view of a city with a park-lined avenue leading to a domed landmark at sunset, surrounded by densely packed buildings under a colorful skyβ€”a scene reminiscent of the Tucuman-Buenos Aires Railway journey.
    Tour beautiful Santander Colombia. Visit Barichara colonial village & explore Chicamocha National Park to see amazing mountain landscapes.
  • A historic stone cathedral with two towers stands before lush trees and palm trees, embodying Peruvian culture, as a snow-capped volcano rises in the background under a colorful sunset skyβ€”an unforgettable travel scene in Peru.
    Exclusive 4* & 5* tour of Santiago, Torres del Paine, Buenos Aires, & Perito Moreno Glacier. See penguins, Andes, whales
  • Modern suite aboard the M/C Petrel Galapagos Cruise with wood floors, a bed with white linens, a seating area with two white chairs, a black chair, a glass table with drinks and snacks, and a large window showcasing ocean views.
    Petrel Galapagos Island Cruise | Galapagos Cruises. 8 day, 5 day, or 4-day Galapagos Island Cruises, enjoy multiple islands, meet local wildlife, and experience unique landscapes only the Galapagos can offer. From Land Excursions, Snorkeling, Charles Darwin Research Station, & Island Explorations.
  • A long train, part of a scenic train tour, curves through a dry, grassy landscape in Bolivia with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
    Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on an Inca Trail tour with the 4* & 5* Peru tours experts at SouthAmerica.travel.
  • A grand white neoclassical building with arches and columns, partially obscured by tall palm trees in front, stands under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds in Asuncion.
    Visit an authentic Colombian finca, go horseback riding across the Los Llanos plains, see Leticia & Colombia’s Amazon on a Villavicencia Colombia Tour.
  • A large white building with towers and arches stands behind a green vineyard, typical of wineries in Chile, with tall trees and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    Trek through Torres del Paine National Park on this 4* & 5* Chile adventure tour. Home to Chile hiking tours, it’s a Patagonia hiker’s paradise. | Patagonia Tour
  • Aerial view of large, powerful waterfalls cascading over cliffs surrounded by lush green forest, with mist rising from the water and a wide river flowing through the jungle landscapeβ€”nature’s beauty rivaling pristine beaches and tranquil lakes.
    Discover the diverse South American highlights at the intersection where Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina collide

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FAQs about South America Wine Tours

Argentina and Chile have the most famous wine in South America and it is some of the best in the world. In the north of Argentina, the area around Cafayate, near Salta is known for Torrontes white wine and reds such as Malbec are produced here too. In Mendoza, around two-thirds of Argentinas wine is produced and there are great options for staying on vineyards here. In Chile, the whole area surrounding the capital Santiago has numerous vineyards, many of which can be visited on a day trip and some you can stay overnight at. South American wine is not just limited to Argentina and Chile though. Southern Brazil is increasingly gaining recognition as an excellent wine producer and Uruguay too is an excellent destination for oenophiles.
The top destinations for food tours in South America include Lima in Peru and Buenos Aires in Argentina. Peruvian food is famed for its variety and excellent chefs take a culinary tour of Lima including some of the citys best restaurants. Learn about the four staples of Peruvian cuisine potatoes, legumes, corn and grains such as quinoa. In Buenos Aires, there are fantastic tours centering around grilled meat and wine! Brazil too has particularly good meat, served in specialist restaurants known as churrascarias. A food tour of Rio de Janeiro takes you to local markets and specialist restaurants where you can sample cuisine from throughout Brazil.
In particular, Argentina is famous for Malbec wine, a rich red wine. Many other wines are producing in Argentina too, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. While most wines in Argentina are red, the cooler Salta area produces some white wine. On any tour of Argentina, there is plenty of opportunities to sample the wine and we can arrange special wine tours.
In general no, most South American food is not spicy. This is a common misconception often based on Mexican food which is very different from South American food. Sometimes a hot sauce such as aji or picante is provided alongside a dish but the dish itself is not spicy at all in most cases.
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