4 Best Restaurants in Chachapoyas, The North Coast and Northern Highlands

A great hangout and meeting spot for travelers, this eclectic café with cheery yellow walls and wood-beamed ceilings works with local farming co-ops and has a commitment to organic principles and fair trade. The menu is small, but the quality is good. Try the juanes (an egg, rice, herb, and spice mixture, topped with chicken and tied into a bijao leaf), sandwiches, or any of the desserts.

A good choice for carnivores, La Tushpa features juicy grilled steaks with homemade chimichurri and other sauces. There are also pizzas and other items from the on-site bakery. Though the place feels institutional, the restaurant is more welcoming than most in the region, thanks to its friendly waitstaff. Ask to see the owner's orchard garden, which he keeps above the restaurant.