If you are of those who when travelling, the first thing to reach your destination is to look for the typical food, then the culinary tourism is your thing! Based on the pleasure of tasting delicious dishes and know a place through the palate, it has become a tourist trend that has gained much fame; thanks to the diversity of culinary options that let you know at the same time the culture of a country or different cities to ours.
This type of tourism attracts great chef, cooking experts and anyone who is a lover of good food; for them the food becomes one of the main reasons for a trip, even if it involves other tourist activities, the best attractions are those that are destine to offer cuisine experiences.
However, it’s not only to go to famous restaurants with delicious dishes; also it has to do with the preparation of meals as undertaking tours visiting the popular markets and the homes of local residents; attend local festivals and go to the vineyards, participating in both planting and harvesting the crop; among other options that make the Gastronomic Tourism and dishes, a wide, varied and enriching activity.
On the other hand, within the advantages of Gastronomic Tourism, we know the culture of the peoples and its people; establishing a very interesting connection from their traditions and customs, to their cuisine. Today, more and more travel agencies and tour companies offer travel packages that include this type of tour through the gastronomic routes; they are simply a way to explore a particular region, any product or typical food and its preparation.
There are several countries that excel in the field of gastronomy, among which are: Mexico, with its different flavors and spicy dishes; the Green Coast, Portugal, characterized by its dishes with broth and sausage, and seafood delicacies as cod with rice and octopus. In Sao Paulo, another interesting culinary destination thanks to immigration, they merged different cuisines like Italian, Japanese, Lebanese and others; creating a rich and varied Brazilian cuisine.
In the world there are places that besides its beautiful landscapes and tourist sites are noted for their impressive, unique and delicious food; thus, we cannot fail to visit their gastronomic routes and discover the pleasures of culinary tourism. Bon Appetite!
I was planning on traveling the world as soon as I graduated college, and my main drive was to try lots of different foods of the world! There are so much things and flavors and textures to discover you wouldn’t believe it!