Marsia Taha

Marsia Taha, born in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1989, is a celebrated chef recognized for her groundbreaking work in revitalizing and preserving indigenous Amazonian cuisine. As the best chef in Latin America for 2024, she has dedicated six years to researching and promoting sustainable culinary practices that honor the rich biodiversity of the Amazon. Through collaboration with indigenous communities and organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society, Taha explores traditional recipes and ingredients, highlighting their cultural significance while addressing ecological sustainability. She operates a restaurant called Arami, which means 'piece of heaven' in Guaraní, where she aims to tell the stories of these communities through her dishes. Taha is also an advocate for women's roles in the culinary world, emphasizing the need for more female representation and leadership.