A restaurant for each destination: discover the best spots to delight in unique flavors on your next trip

Discovering the culture of a destination through gastronomy is the reason that moves many travelers from one place to another. According to a Marriott International survey on travel trends in Latin America and the Caribbean, trying local cuisine (65%) is one of the most liked experiences by tourists, along with exploring culture and history (73%) and outdoor activities (64%).

And each country has ingredients, techniques and dishes that combine unique flavors, which become a way to explore the destination to visit, resulting in first times and memorable memories. That is why we present a list of restaurants that pay tribute to Latin American cuisine, with traditional recipes that will become happy memories. 

Hacienda Kitchen, Costa Rica 

From the traditional gallo pinto for breakfast to popular dishes such as Casado, Chifrijo and Olla de Carne, also available in vegetarian versions, at the Hacienda Kitchen restaurant at the Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén you will find a variety of Tico delicacies, some of them prepared with recipes from the family legacy of some of the hotel's collaborators.

Masi, Panama City

Located on the 14th floor of JW Marriott Panama, Masi offers vibrant culinary experiences that mix the flavor of the sea, fire and fresh vegetables that are typical of local cuisine and result in traditional recipes with innovative techniques. This restaurant has a notable variety of ceviches, grilled beef cuts, fresh salads and a collection of desserts that are an ode to coffee, rice fields and sugar cane, as well as a curated selection of signature cocktails. The name of the restaurant means food in the Dulegaya language, typical of some indigenous regions such as Guna Yala.

Cayeye, Colombian Caribbean

Cayeye is a traditional dish from the department of Magdalena, to which Santa Marta, the Pearl of America, belongs. It consists of boiled and mashed green bananas that are stirred with butter, whey and cheese, and accompanied with a protein and hogao. This delicacy gives its name to one of the restaurants at the Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida, where in addition to Cayeye you can enjoy fried snapper accompanied by coconut rice and patacones, the jewel of Colombian Caribbean cuisine par excellence, chicharrón ceviche and many others. delight.

Terra Mare, Guiana

Located in the Guyana Marriott Hotel, just off the Kingston waterfront and close to the phenomenal Umana Yana, Terra Mare offers a culturally varied dining experience, typical of Guyanese cuisine, in an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. The menu includes typical dishes such as Roti, Fish Cake and Sawine Cake, among others. Without a doubt, Terra Mare is a must-see for foodies.

Chalana, Paracas, Peru

With its exclusive location on the private dock of Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort and open to the general public, Chalana restaurant offers a fresh, creative and inspiring culinary experience with an amazing view of the sea and a select menu that practices the innovative concept of Kilometer Zero to bet on local fishing, conscious of the times of the species and responsible for the environment.

Karai, Chile

Karai, W Santiago's Nikkei restaurant, currently on the list of the 50 Best Discovery Chile 2024, led by Mitsuharu Tsumura, the Peruvian chef better known as "Micha", the same one behind the Maido restaurant in Lima, number 6 on the list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants and number 1 as the best restaurant in Latin America. This restaurant stands out for its impressive selection of sushi, sashimi and nigiri, along with more typically South American dishes such as ceviche and tiradito, all of them full of flavor and exquisitely presented. Without a doubt, Karai by Mitsuharu brings together the best of Peruvian flavor, Japanese technique and Chilean product in one place.

Terraço Jardins, Sao Paulo

Located in the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, the Terraço Jardins restaurant offers a selection of dishes inspired by local caipira and caiçara cuisine, creations by chef Raul Vieira with native ingredients from the Atlantic Forest. Starting February 27, Terraço Jardins will have a renewed menu that invites you on a true journey through the traditions of the state of São Paulo, where some of the dishes are: the irresistible Octopus Sandwich, prepared with cara de bread, catupiry and spring onion; the delicious Rabanada da vovó, accompanied by cinnamon ice cream and homemade dulce de leche; and the Grilled Ancho Steak served with broccoli rabe, biro biro rice and herb sauce.