Chile Cuisine: Traditional Food and Popular Dishes
Cuisine in Chile – Expert tips
Chileans are known for their love of salt and often add salt to cooked food before even tasting it! Be sure to taste your dishes first before adding.
Caldillo de Congrio, a soup made of conger, eel and vegetables, finds mention in Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda’s poem Oda al Caldillo de Congrio.
Why not try some typical Chilean food?
- Curanto: stew made from various shellfish
- Machas a la parmesana: parmesan clams
- Fresh salmon: the name says it all!
- Asado: a type of barbecue particularly favored during family gatherings
- Completo: a type of hot dog loaded with sauerkraut, avocado, mayonnaise, mustard and cheese – a popular type of street food in Chile
From the Blog
History
Watch centuries of history unfold before you on your private Chile tour. From distinct indigenous beginnings to Inca influence, the Mapuche, Spanish colonialism, and its present-day prosperity, discover Chile through its history!
Culture
A mix of indigenous and Spanish colonial influence, Chile is home to myriad cultural identities, including illustrious creative minds such as Pablo Neruda, the famous gauchos of Patagonia, and mystical Moai statues of Easter Island!
Best Time To Visit
The seasons in the southern hemisphere are exactly opposite to what we experience. The best time to travel to Chile depends entirely on what you wish to do on your Chile holidays.
