Bolivia is steadily earning its place on the global culinary map. Its streets, markets and restaurants offer a mix of tradition, regional identity and bold creativity. Crillon Tours brings these elements together through a tailor-made Bolivia culinary tour designed for travellers seeking genuine flavour, local stories and a strong sense of place, delivered with comfort and care.
A Street-Food Revival Rooted in Heritage
Recent efforts in La Paz and El Alto have strengthened the country’s street-food scene, with 25 vendors now certified in food-handling standards through the SUMAQ project, developed with the support of Gustu Restaurant. This initiative highlights the cultural value of the women who cook in the streets—many of whom have prepared the same family recipes for generations. Their stalls offer classics such as anticuchos, rellenos, chicharrón, choripanes and helado de canela, each reflecting deep cultural roots and daily Andean life.
Crillon Tours integrates a curated selection of these certified vendors into its Street-Food Curated Program, ensuring an experience that is both authentic and reliable. Guests taste, observe, and connect directly with the people who keep Bolivia’s culinary traditions alive.
A Journey Framed by Altitude and Landscape
The experience begins aboard the cable-car system that links La Paz and El Alto between 3,600 and 4,150 metres. The panoramic views reveal two cities shaped by mountains, culture and constant movement. From above, the landscape sets the tone: in Bolivia, food and altitude always meet.
On the ground, guests explore neighbourhoods where these street vendors work. The approach is deliberately unhurried, focused on taste, dialogue and atmosphere rather than a formal route.
Wines and Local Spirits with Global Recognition
Bolivia’s vineyards, located in mountain valleys, continue to earn international acclaim. In 2025, Bolivian producers received 18 medals at Bacchus in Spain and distinctions at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Beyond wine, travellers also discover locally produced spirits such as Bolivian gin, craft beer, and Singani, the country’s flagship spirit, often compared to pisco but with its own unique identity. These beverages enrich tastings and give insight into Bolivia’s expanding artisanal production.
Enjoy guided tastings of selected wines and spirits, often hosted on rooftop terraces overlooking La Paz. Pairing these drinks with traditional dishes creates a contrast that reflects Bolivia’s geography, climate and cultural diversity.
From Street Corners to Acclaimed Restaurants
Travellers seeking to explore Bolivia’s contemporary culinary scene can enhance their experience with reservations at restaurants recognised on the Latin America 50 Best lists:
- Gustu, known for its modern interpretation of Andean ingredients
- Ancestral, rooted in regional and pre-Hispanic cooking
- Arami, showcasing Amazonian biodiversity with refined technique
Bolivia’s new generation of talent also shines in restaurants included in the “50 Best to Watch” category, such as Ali Pacha, Manq’a and Popular, each contributing to the country’s evolving gastronomic identity.
Crafted for Each Traveller
Crillon Tours designs every culinary journey according to personal tastes and expectations. Some guests focus on street food, others on wine and spirits, others on fine dining—or choose a blend of all three. The aim is to highlight a Bolivia where authentic flavours, ancestral techniques and lively urban culture coexist at remarkable heights.
This is Bolivia through its cuisine—thoughtfully curated, deeply rooted and brought to you by Crillon Tours since 1958.
For more information on culinary experiences in Bolivia or any adventures with Crillon Tours, please contact millie@americas.co.uk
