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Photos: Anthony Bourdain in Peru

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Updated 5:53 PM EDT, Wed March 25, 2015
Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert traveled to the coastal fishing town of Pucusana to join Chef Coque Ossio for a meal at his family home.
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Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert traveled to the coastal fishing town of Pucusana to join Chef Coque Ossio for a meal at his family home.
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Chef Coque Ossio took Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert to one of his favorite street stalls in Lima for Anticuchos: grilled beef heart usually marinated in aji panca, cumin, vinegar, onions and oil.
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Chef Coque Ossio took Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert to one of his favorite street stalls in Lima for Anticuchos: grilled beef heart usually marinated in aji panca, cumin, vinegar, onions and oil.
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Guinea pig, or "cuy" is a popular dish in Peru, often served roasted or in stews.
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Guinea pig, or "cuy" is a popular dish in Peru, often served roasted or in stews.
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Bourdain and Ripert wandered through the Chiclayo's overwhelming Mercado Modelo -- one of Peru's most intriguing markets.
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Bourdain and Ripert wandered through the Chiclayo's overwhelming Mercado Modelo -- one of Peru's most intriguing markets.
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The two browsed the fresh produce, meats, odd souvenirs, as well as the witch doctor's section.
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The two browsed the fresh produce, meats, odd souvenirs, as well as the witch doctor's section.
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Spit-roasted chicken is a staple of Peruvian cuisine.
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Spit-roasted chicken is a staple of Peruvian cuisine.
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Colorful, hot and pungent peppers abound in Peruvian cooking.
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Colorful, hot and pungent peppers abound in Peruvian cooking.
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Peruvian chocolate is prized for its earthy, nutty, distinctive flavors.
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Peruvian chocolate is prized for its earthy, nutty, distinctive flavors.
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In many areas of the country, farmers have <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/10/peru.chocolate/index.html" target="_blank">abandoned cocaine production</a> in favor of lucrative and highly-prized cacao beans.
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In many areas of the country, farmers have abandoned cocaine production in favor of lucrative and highly-prized cacao beans.
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Ceviche -- fish that has been 'cooked' in citrus juices and spiced with aji or chiles -- is one of Peru's most iconic dishes.
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Ceviche -- fish that has been 'cooked' in citrus juices and spiced with aji or chiles -- is one of Peru's most iconic dishes.
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Ceviche can be made with many different kinds of fish or shellfish, and Peruvian renditions also may include corn and sweet potatoes.
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Ceviche can be made with many different kinds of fish or shellfish, and Peruvian renditions also may include corn and sweet potatoes.
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World-renowned chef, author and Emmy winning television personality Anthony Bourdain visits Peru in the next episode of “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” airing Sunday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET. Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.

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