La Casa de Esther (Pedro Gonzalez) – as the name suggests, this is a family-run restaurant favored by many locals there. The Venezuelan dishes favored here are Asado Negro” and Bollo Navideño. This restaurant also gets points for its good service.
El Remo (Avenida 4 de Mayo, Porlamar) – this is a favored restaurant in Porlamar for those who like seafood (from lobsters to grilled fish) and seafood-enhanced dishes like paella.
El Rancho de Pablo (Av. Raúl Leoni, Porlamar) – given its seaside location, seafood is a no-brainer here. Grilled lobster, halibut, mussels with lemon & garlic, and other seafood dishes, along with paella (including portions served with shrimp) are typically served here.
El Pacífico (Boulevard Turístico, Playa El Agua) – located along the beautiful 3-mile beach known as Playa El Agua, this seaside restaurant serves seafood dishes such as pescado ahumado (smokes fish), langostinos al parchita (jumbo shrimp in passion fruit sauce), fresh grilled snapper, and other specialties. For those who want some other than seafood, pizzas […]
Cucina Simpatica (Av. Francisco Esteban Gómez, Porlamar) – this restaurant serves a variety of Italian-influenced dishes, such as Tortelloni Queso de Cabra, Risotto Misto Mare, Ricotta & spinach ravioli with sauteed mushrooms, and other high quality delicacies & desserts (such as tiramisu).
Catabar (Av. Principal Joaquín Maneiro de Pampatar) – the meals served here have a heavy French influence. The front is its dining area (which has a wine section nearby). Further into the restaurant is a lounge area, for late night socializing. Among the dishes served there are white fish fillet sautéed in a light cream […]
Arepas de los Hermanos Moya (El Salado, Avenida 31 de Julio, Pormalar) – this is a modestly run road side restaurant that specializes in the Venezuelan fast food known as Arepas. Arepas are corn griddle cakes made from pre-cooked corn meal, cut in half, and stuffed with a variety of meats & vegetables (similar in […]
Carnival of Puno (Puno) — this town, located in southeastern Peru (located 1,298 km. away from Lima), is known for its unique celebrations of Carnival in February. Acting as the folkloric capital of the country, Puno’s Carnival combines Spanish Catholic and traditional indigenous elements in these religious festivities. The Carnival evolves around the worshipping […]
Barranco District (Lima) – this is another major beach district near Lima, which was originally at its prime during the early 20th century when the local elite made it popular. A revival has taken place there in recent times, with a rise in luxury residences, along with trendy pubs, nightclubs and cafés. Barranco is located […]
Plaza San Miguel (Av la Marina 2000, San Miguel, Lima) – this, along with Camino Real, was among the first American-style shopping centers in Lima (launched back in the 1970s). It has expanded over the years, and both regional and international brands can be found here, along with the usual amenities offered by other shopping […]