Valdivia

Regions that deal with inclement weather are often the most creative when it comes to preserving food. The beautiful city of Valdivia, in Chile’s Lake District, is known for the tasty way it preserves its meat. The local charcuterie—longaniza, blood sausage, and chorizo—is perfectly salted and spiced, and commands center stage on the city’s dining tables. Accompanied by bread and wine, the meats nicely complement other local dishes.