Lima vs Mexico City

Lima has become one of the world's most talked-about food cities, home to several restaurants regularly ranked among the world's best, built on ceviche and Peru's extraordinary biodiversity. Colonial-era architecture in the historic centre contrasts with the clifftop parks of Miraflores overlooking the Pacific, and the city serves as the main gateway to Machu Picchu and the Andes.

One of the largest cities in the Americas, Mexico City sits atop the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, with the Templo Mayor excavation visible steps from the colonial-era Zócalo. World-class museums, a thriving taco and street food scene, and leafy neighbourhoods like Roma and Condesa have made the city one of the most talked-about food and culture destinations in the region.