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South American culinary festivals

Overview

In late July 2026 Bolivia launched the second edition of the Quinta Esencia & Conversabor gastronomy festival in La Paz, showcasing Bolivian ingredients through curated tasting menus and a forum on culinary entrepreneurship. The event, backed by the vice‑minister of gastronomy, aims to boost tourism, investment and job creation.

A few weeks later, in early August 2026 Ecuador hosted the fifth Hueca Fest in Quito, featuring 150 traditional food stalls and 70 entrepreneurial spaces. Organisers sought a Guinness World Record for the most dishes sold in a continuous 12‑hour period, positioning the festival as a driver of cultural pride, tourism and local economic activity.

Both festivals illustrate a growing trend across the Andes region where governments and industry groups use high‑profile culinary events to promote national cuisine, attract visitors and stimulate related businesses.

Entities

Municipality of Quito · Wilmer Morales · Pabel Muñoz · Guinness World Records · Asociación Gastronómica Huecas del Ecuador

Timeline

12 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Quito's Hueca Fest Aims for Guinness World Record in Ecuadorian Cuisine
Hueca Fest in Quito (Aug 7‑10, 2026) seeks a Guinness World Record for most Ecuadorian dishes sold in 12 hours, featuring 150 food stalls, 70 entrepreneurs, and national music acts, backed by the city mayor.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Bolivia rolls out Quinta Esencia gastronomy festival to attract tourists
Bolivia’s Quinta Esencia festival (31 July‑1 Aug) brings 20 top restaurants, 800+ participants and a gastronomy forum to boost tourism, investment and jobs.

Sources

fdlp.gov · fmmundo.com · metroecuador.com.ec