South America’s Culinary Capital Is the World’s No. 1 City for Food, According to Time Out
The ranking was based on polls of more than 24,000 residents and expert input, with Lima scoring highest for quality and affordability.
- Time Out named Lima, Peru, the world's best city for food in 2026, recognizing the coastal metropolis as Latin America's culinary capital and the most affordable among the 20 food cities ranked.
- To determine rankings, Time Out surveyed 24,000 local residents across 150 cities worldwide, basing final scores 70% on local sentiment and 30% on expert opinion.
- Bangkok, Thailand, took second place for its 'unmatched street food culture,' while Mexico City, London, and Barcelona rounded out the top five, with London scoring highest among locals for restaurant quality.
- Kitchens from Lima to Lisbon are 'having a lot of fun with food in 2026,' experimenting with unexpected flavor combinations and elevating classic dishes, according to Time Out Travel Editor Grace Beard.
- USA Editor Virginia Gil noted these cities are defined by deep-rooted food histories and native ingredients that shape their gastronomic identity, stating they 'are not just where food lovers are flocking today; they' have drawn travelers for decades.
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When planning a travel itinerary, everything comes down to what the city offers. Some visitors spend a whole day exploring a historic site or climbing a mountain to an impressive viewpoint.
Una capital latinoamericana encabeza la lista de las mejores ciudades del mundo para comer, según Time Out
Por Avni Trivedi, CNN Al planificar un itinerario de viaje, todo se reduce a lo que ofrece la ciudad. Algunos visitantes dedican un día entero a explorar un sitio histórico o a subir una montaña hasta un mirador impresionante. Pero otros tienen la vista puesta en una sola cosa: los menús. Explorar una ciudad a través de su gastronomía te permite saborear —literalmente— ese lugar. Y decidir a dónde ir para satisfacer tus antojos este año acaba de…
The British travel magazine Time Out has just announced its top 15 best food cities in the world, with Lima, Peru, taking the number one spot and a city in Vietnam ranking sixth.
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