Several years have passed since Mistura 2016, yet some food festivals stay with you long after the last bite. Attending Mistura in Lima was not just about eating well, it was about understanding why Peruvian cuisine became one of the most influential in the world. As a traveler and food lover, I left the festival full, tired, and carrying far more stories than photos.

Mistura was not something you simply visited. It was something you experienced.