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Recent surveys published in 2025 by platforms such as Viagem e Gastronomia and Casacor highlight gastronomic tourism in seven Brazilian cities. These itineraries beautifully combine visits to historical landmarks with the enjoyment of dishes crafted from authentic regional ingredients. The routes span capitals from the North to the South of Brazil, as well as charming municipalities in the Rio Grande do Sul highlands.
In the North, culinary tourism embraces native ingredients from the Amazon biome across two major capitals. In Belém, Pará, visitors savor traditional maniçoba and pato no tucupi (duck in tucupi sauce) after exploring the vibrant Estação das Docas complex. Meanwhile, in Manaus, Amazonas, local vendors serve the famous x-caboquinho sandwich, made with native tucumã palm fruit, to tourists marveling at the iconic Amazon Theatre.
African heritage guides the culinary routes of Salvador, Bahia, where mouthwatering acarajé and moqueca are enjoyed near the historic Pelourinho district. In Recife, Pernambuco, delicacies like bolo de rolo (a traditional rolled guava cake) and arrumadinho are staples on the menus of cultural tours in the downtown area. These vibrant flavors delight visitors strolling through Recife Antigo (Old Recife) and the Paço do Frevo museum.
The traditional boteco (pub) circuit in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, anchors the local tourism economy with iconic dishes like feijão tropeiro and world-class artisanal cheeses. Down in the South, Curitiba and Gramado focus their gastronomic offerings on hearty recipes brought by European immigrants. The capital of Paraná is famous for its slow-cooked meat stew known as barreado, while the picturesque city of Gramado delights visitors with roasted pork knuckle and exceptional local wines.