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CHILE

As the world’s longest and narrowest country, with borders defined by the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile offers a variety of flavors. Fish and seafood dominate the local cuisine.

Chile is also the biggest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon wine, behind France. Read below for more amazing local and traditional Chilean foods and drinks.

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Maipo Valley Wineries and Santiago Wine Tours by Authentic Food Quest

3 Maipo Valley Wineries for the Best Santiago Wine Tours

Maipo Valley is one of the most prestigious and traditional wine regions in Chile. Because of its proximity from the nation’s capital, Santiago wine tours are extremely popular. Maipo valley... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 18 Comments
  • Tours, Chile
Chilean Pisco Sour Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

Chilean Pisco Sour: How to Make It at Home

Love at first sip, this Chilean Pisco Sour recipe is one of the simplest cocktails to make. Aromatic and fruity simply mix three parts Pisco, with one part each of... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 26 Comments
  • Chile, Recipes

Best Seafood in Valparaiso: Where and What to Eat

Valparaiso by the Pacific Ocean is a culinary destination not to miss in Chile. Valparaiso seafood is known throughout for the abundance of local treasures from the ocean. In addition... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 15 Comments
  • Chile, Dishes
Pan Seared Seabass Chilean recipe with Sauce by AuthenticFoodQuest

How to Make Pan Seared Sea Bass With the Best Chilean Sauce

Bring a taste of Chile to your dinner table with this healthy and easy to make pan-seared sea bass recipe with Chilean pebre sauce. Delightful pan seared sea bass with... Read more →
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  • 30 Comments
  • Chile, Recipes
Chilean Pebre Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

How To Make Pebre – A Delicious Chilean Sauce

Pebre is a Chilean sauce made with cilantro, chopped onion, olive oil, garlic, chile peppers as well as chopped tomatoes. Similar to salsa, this Pebre recipe adds a nice bite... Read more →
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  • 27 Comments
  • Chile, Recipes
Amazing Authentic Restaurants in The Atacama Desert Chile San Pedro de Atacama Authentic Food Quest

Amazing Authentic Restaurants in The Atacama Desert Chile

Getting to San Pedro de Atacama is a journey in itself. Tucked in the middle of the Atacama desert, this popular town in the north of Chile is an oasis,... Read more →
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  • 43 Comments
  • Restaurants, Chile
6 Famous Chilean Drinks Authentic Food Quest

6 Famous Chilean Drinks To Experience Like A Local

You may already know, Chile produces excellent wines with a growing reputation every year.  Beyond wines, you’ll find an amazing array of local Chilean drinks.   Our quest for authentic food... Read more →
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  • 40 Comments
  • Drinks, Chile
9 Authentic South American Dishes Not To Be Missed by Authentic Food Quest

9 Authentic Dishes You Should Not Miss in South America

You may be going to South America with plans to visit Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Torres del Paine, or the beautiful Andes Mountain range.  You’ve made your plans, booked... Read more →
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  • Argentina, Chile, Dishes, Peru, Uruguay
Chilean desert food Valle de la luna

Food of The Desert: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

When you think about a desert, what comes to mind? I’m pretty sure local produce or original cuisine are not the words you spontaneously came up with. When friends recommended... Read more →
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  • 31 Comments
  • Chile, Dishes
10 Popular Chilean foods and Dishes Authentic Food Quest

10 Popular Chilean Dishes Worth Trying

Being such a long stretched out country covering a variety of landscapes, Chile has a vast range of dishes to offer. While the highlights of Chilean dishes are fish and... Read more →
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  • 44 Comments
  • Chile, Dishes
Peru Gastronomy Guzman

Borago Fascinating Chilean Cuisine with Top Chef Rodolfo Guzman

Understanding authentic Chilean cuisine was more challenging than we expected. Chile is located in the southeast corner of South America and squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 21 Comments
  • Chile, People In Food, Restaurants

6 Exotic Chilean Fruits At Santiago’s Farmers Markets

Wandering around the farmers market is one of the best ways to experience authentic food on any trip. We are currently in Santiago, Chile where they are many farmers markets... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 35 Comments
  • Chile, Street Food

Discovering Chilean Seafood At The Mercado Central Santiago

Chile is the world’s longest and narrowest country with its borders defined by the Andes Mountain and Pacific Ocean. The coast line runs from the tropics to the wintery southern... Read more →
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  • 10 Comments
  • Chile, Dishes

First Impressions of Chile and the Maule Valley Wines

Our trip into Chile began with a 16-hour bus ride from Bariloche, Argentina to  Talca, Chile. Talca is located in Maule Valley, one of  Chile wine regions. We left at... Read more →
  • Rosemary
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  • Chile, Tours
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