La Paz is a very popular destination among gastronomic tourists. The city has many restaurants and cafes of various levels, while some of the most popular local dishes can be enjoyed at ordinary street food stalls. Such stalls sell delicious pastries "Salteñas". They are filled with potatoes and various types of meat, and necessary served with hot sauce. Another popular type of pastry that can be tasted during a walk through the city streets is "empanadas" with cheese, as well as Cuñapé breads also stuffed with cheese. The regional cuisine is considered one of the most unusual and distinctive in the world. For the preparation of most dishes, locals use only products produced directly in the region. Cooking methods are pretty simple and unpretentious. The basis of local cooking is meat dishes, and pork is used for cooking most often. Beef and chicken dishes are also widespread here, the latter are distinguished by affordable prices. Corn, rice, potatoes, beans, and dairy products have always been important components of local cooking. The most common meat dish is Anticucho - grilled meat slices on wooden skewers. They prepare the dish from literally any type of meat and often use various by-products. Before frying, the meat is always kept in a marinade with spices, so the taste is very tender and saturated. Dishes made from guinea pig meat generally known as "Aka guy" can become an exotic delicacy for foreign tourists. Guinea pigs have long been bred here for
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