Caleta la Punta

Lima


A must for original, well-prepared (but not spicy) ceviche – the vegetarian mango ceviche won best at the prestigious Mistura food festival. Serves delectable tiraditos (marinated fish slices) and whole fried fish with ample garlic. Maíz chullpi, a typical table snack, is prepared with dried ginger and bay leaf, not oil. With a gregarious family at the helm.

Try the homemade chicha de mora, a purple corn juice sweetened with fig honey.


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