{"id":24573,"date":"2023-09-05T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?p=24573"},"modified":"2024-02-21T13:05:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:05:33","slug":"colombia-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia Food: What to Know and Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;24573&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Colombia Food: What to Know and Eat&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best}&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Colombia has one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in the world, with a strong influence from neighbouring countries such as Venezuela and Argentina. Each region has its own specialities, but most share common ingredients such as cassava, plantain or corn, which can be found in dishes both as a main ingredient and as an accompaniment. Although you&#8217;re probably familiar with arepas, you should know that there is so much typical Colombian food, as we&#8217;ll tell you below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post we tell you which are the essential dishes that you should include in your menu, as well as the best desserts and some really curious drinks. In Colombia there is a wide variety of tropical fruits that are used for both sweet and savoury dishes such as bananas and coconuts. If you like to eat well, Colombia is the country for you. So take note and don&#8217;t miss out on what we tell you below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e186a9c7de2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e186a9c7de2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#What-are-the-typical-dishes-of-Colombia\" >What are the typical dishes of Colombia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#1-Arepas-the-most-famous-Colombian-food\" >1. Arepas, the most famous Colombian food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#2-Bandeja-Paisa-the-most-typical-Colombian-dish\" >2. Bandeja Paisa, the most typical Colombian dish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#3-Ajiaco-the-most-famous-soup\" >3. Ajiaco, the most famous soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#4-Tamales-a-classic-among-the-typical-food-of-Colombia\" >4. Tamales, a classic among the typical food of Colombia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#5-Sanchoco\" >5. Sanchoco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#6-Fritanga-Colombian-barbecue\" >6. Fritanga, Colombian barbecue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#7-Lechona-the-queen-of-Colombian-food\" >7. Lechona, the queen of Colombian food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#8-Pandebono-Colombias-most-iconic-bread\" >8. Pandebono, Colombia&#8217;s most iconic bread<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#What-are-the-typical-sweets-of-Colombia\" >What are the typical sweets of Colombia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#1-Platanos-Calados-a-classic\" >1. Pl\u00e1tanos Calados, a classic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#2-Cocadas-the-freshest-dessert\" >2. Cocadas, the freshest dessert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#3-Mielmesabe-a-must-have\" >3. Mielmesabe, a must-have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#4-Merengon-one-of-Colombias-most-typical-desserts\" >4. Mereng\u00f3n, one of Colombia&#8217;s most typical desserts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#5-Colombian-custard\" >5. Colombian custard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#6-Guava-snack\" >6. Guava snack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#7-Arequipe-the-sweetest-sauce\" >7. Arequipe, the sweetest sauce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#What-are-the-typical-drinks-of-Colombia\" >What are the typical drinks of Colombia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#1-Aguapanela-the-most-comforting-drink\" >1. Aguapanela, the most comforting drink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#2-Chicha-an-ancestral-corn-drink\" >2. Chicha, an ancestral corn drink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#3-Refajo-the-everyday-drink\" >3. Refajo, the everyday drink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#4-Viche-the-most-famous-alcoholic-drink\" >4. Viche, the most famous alcoholic drink<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#How-to-prepare-what-to-see-on-your-trip-to-Colombia\" >How to prepare what to see on your trip to Colombia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/#Frequently-asked-questions-about-food-in-Colombia\" >Frequently asked questions about food in Colombia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-typical-dishes-of-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-typical-dishes-of-Colombia\"><\/span>What are the typical dishes of Colombia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-arepas-the-most-famous-colombian-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Arepas-the-most-famous-Colombian-food\"><\/span>1. Arepas, the most famous Colombian food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arepas are one of the most famous dishes internationally and one that they share with Venezuela. It is a circular bread made from corn flour that can be filled with different combinations, although the most common filling is cheese and egg. Each region has its own arepas with fillings of all kinds. This delicacy can be eaten both as a main dish and as a side dish, and it is very common to share it at street stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncentre size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/arepas-colombianas-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"arepas\" class=\"wp-image-46454\"\/><figcaption>Colombian Arepas @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-bandeja-paisa-the-most-typical-colombian-dish\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Bandeja-Paisa-the-most-typical-Colombian-dish\"><\/span>2. Bandeja Paisa, the most typical Colombian dish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This hearty dish composed of 9 ingredients is considered the national food of Colombia. It is typical of the Paisa region and formerly the daily diet of its inhabitants. The ingredients are: rice, chorizo, eggs, ground beef, beans, avocado, pork rinds and plantain slices. Some restaurants make their own versions of the dish, but abundance is always a key feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignwide\"><blockquote><p><em>To organize your trip we recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/auth\/signup?&amp;ref=blogpassporter3&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=colombia-food&amp;utm_term=recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passporter<\/a>\u00a0where you can get inspiration from the experiences of other travellers and choose the places that most interest you to add to your route map.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-ajiaco-the-most-famous-soup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Ajiaco-the-most-famous-soup\"><\/span>3. Ajiaco, the most famous soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajiaco is a soup made with corn, chicken, sour cream and potatoes. It comes from the Andes area, but nowadays it is consumed all over the country. It&#8217;s a hearty dish that&#8217;s often accompanied by rice and avocado. Ask about the portion size before ordering more dishes. This dish is really comforting and you&#8217;re sure to love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-attachment-id=\"24591\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/attachment\/sanchoco-colombia-food\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=1280%2C851&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,851\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sanchoco-colombia-food\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"24591\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food-1024x681.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"colombia food\" class=\"wp-image-24591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=1140%2C758&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sanchoco-colombia-food.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>@pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" data-attachment-id=\"24592\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/attachment\/ajiaco-colombia-food\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=612%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"612,408\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ajiaco-colombia-food\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?fit=612%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"24592\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=612%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"colombia food\" class=\"wp-image-24592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?w=612&amp;ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ajiaco-colombia-food.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption>@pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Typical soups &#8211; Colombia food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-tamales-a-classic-among-the-typical-food-of-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Tamales-a-classic-among-the-typical-food-of-Colombia\"><\/span>4. Tamales, a classic among the typical food of Colombia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamales are on the list of typical Colombian dishes shared by several South American countries. In Colombia they are mainly eaten as breakfast, but can actually constitute any meal of the day. The tamale, which consists of a corn dough cooked in banana leaves, is a versatile dish that can be combined with many flavours. Sometimes it is filled with meat, sometimes with vegetables, cheese or even fruit. Whatever your preferences, you&#8217;re sure to find the time to try it. You can buy them in restaurants, street stalls and supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sanchoco\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Sanchoco\"><\/span>5. Sanchoco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of Spanish origin, sancho is another of the country&#8217;s most famous soups that has adapted to the tastes of each region over the years. That is why the ingredients vary depending on the area. While on the coast it is made with fish, inland it is eaten with chicken or other sources of protein. Even so, there are several ingredients that are always common, such as yucca, corn, potatoes and plantains. It is a very hearty dish that is usually accompanied by white rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-fritanga-colombian-barbecue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Fritanga-Colombian-barbecue\"><\/span>6. Fritanga, Colombian barbecue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the name is not very inviting, the fritanga is one of the favourites among Colombia food. You could say it&#8217;s Colombia&#8217;s version of the barbecue, serving different cuts of meat cooked on the grill and accompanied by cassava, potatoes or corn. It is usually a dish you share with family or friends, which is why it is served in the centre of the table and everyone pokes at it with their fork. There are always various sauces to dip the fritanga meat in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" data-attachment-id=\"24594\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/attachment\/fritanga-colombiana\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?fit=612%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"612,408\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fritanga-colombiana\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?fit=612%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"24594\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?resize=612%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?w=612&amp;ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fritanga-colombiana.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption>@pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"435\" data-attachment-id=\"24595\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/colombia-food\/attachment\/typical-colombian-food\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?fit=612%2C435&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"612,435\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"typical-colombian-food\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?fit=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?fit=612%2C435&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"24595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?resize=612%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?w=612&amp;ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/typical-colombian-food.jpeg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption>@pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Fritanga &#8211; Colombia Food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-lechona-the-queen-of-colombian-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Lechona-the-queen-of-Colombian-food\"><\/span>7. Lechona, the queen of Colombian food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the region of Tolima, the suckling pig has been climbing the ranks of the country&#8217;s gastronomy to position itself as one of the most famous and appreciated food in Colombia. On your trip you are sure to find it on many menus. This dish consists of pork, chickpeas, spices and sometimes rice. The pork is cooked for 10 hours together with the rest of the ingredients, so that the flavours combine and the textures are amazing. Another one for the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/auth\/signup?&amp;ref=blogpassporter5&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=colombia-food&amp;utm_term=register-free\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for free on Passporter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-pandebono-colombia-s-most-iconic-bread\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Pandebono-Colombias-most-iconic-bread\"><\/span>8. Pandebono, Colombia&#8217;s most iconic bread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a country where corn, cassava and rice are the main source of carbohydrates, it&#8217;s hard to think of bread. However, there is, of course, bread made from maize flour and cassava. It is a soft bread, almost like a brioche, sometimes served with guava paste. You can find them easily in Colombian pastry shops and bakeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncentre size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pandebono-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"pandebono colombia\" class=\"wp-image-46458\"\/><figcaption>Pandebono @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Discover what else to see in Colombia <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/things-to-do-in-colombia\/\">What to see and do on a trip to Colombia<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-typical-sweets-of-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-typical-sweets-of-Colombia\"><\/span>What are the typical sweets of Colombia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-pl-tanos-calados-a-classic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Platanos-Calados-a-classic\"><\/span>1. Pl\u00e1tanos Calados, a classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plantain is one of the most common ingredients in Colombian cuisine, both salty and sweet. This dessert is a classic that is usually prepared by grandmothers and is often used as an accompaniment to food. Pl\u00e1tanos calados are made with very ripe plantains that are cut into large chunks and toasted in a pan with butter, cinnamon and cinnamon. It is the perfect dessert for those with a sweet tooth. A very common combination is to have this dessert with vanilla ice cream or fresh cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncentre size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/platanos-calados-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"banana dessert\" class=\"wp-image-46456\"\/><figcaption>Fretworked Bananas @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-cocadas-the-freshest-dessert\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Cocadas-the-freshest-dessert\"><\/span>2. Cocadas, the freshest dessert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This delicacy of Afro-Colombian origin is one of the most widespread sweets along the Caribbean coast for its incredible taste and freshness. It is made from shredded coconut, milk and sugar, but there are many versions and variants in each village. You&#8217;ll find it in different colours and flavours; lemon, coffee, exotic fruit flavoured or simply coconut flavoured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-mielmesabe-a-must-have\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Mielmesabe-a-must-have\"><\/span>3. Mielmesabe, a must-have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mielmesabe is one of the most curious desserts of Colombia. It is made by cutting the milk with vinegar and then mix the solid with panela and fry it. It has a very characteristic flavour and texture, which is hard to describe, so we recommend you try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-mereng-n-one-of-colombia-s-most-typical-desserts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Merengon-one-of-Colombias-most-typical-desserts\"><\/span>4. Mereng\u00f3n, one of Colombia&#8217;s most typical desserts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mereng\u00f3n is reminiscent of pavlova, as it is a dry meringue accompanied by fruit. In Colombia there is a wide variety of tropical fruits, which make this dessert one of the most colourful on the menu. You can also buy it from street stalls. Many places serve it with condensed milk or cream, but you can always order it plain if you don&#8217;t want it to be too sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncentre size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"698\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/merengon-colombia-1024x698.jpg?resize=1024%2C698&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"merengon\" class=\"wp-image-46457\"\/><figcaption>Merengon @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-colombian-custard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Colombian-custard\"><\/span>5. Colombian custard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although custard is originally European, the Colombian people knew how to reinterpret it and adapt it to their tastes and more accessible ingredients. This food is eaten mainly at Christmas in Colombia, made from corn, cinnamon, milk and cinnamon, and sometimes coconut. You can usually eat it with fritters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-guava-snack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Guava-snack\"><\/span>6. Guava snack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from the municipality of Velez, the sandwich is made from guava and sugar. You could say that it is a kind of quince jelly, and although it can be eaten alone or with milk. It is also used in other dishes such as the rosc\u00f3n, or in a very common banana and melted cheese dessert. It&#8217;s definitely a sweet food you have to try on your trip to Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncentre size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guayaba-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"guava\" class=\"wp-image-46455\"\/><figcaption>Guava @pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-arequipe-the-sweetest-sauce\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Arequipe-the-sweetest-sauce\"><\/span>7. Arequipe, the sweetest sauce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arequipe is a dense and very sweet sauce consisting of caramelised milk, very similar to dulce de leche. It is undoubtedly the most used complement to accompany different desserts, sweets, ice cream and even fruits such as grapes or grapes, or to eat it by spoonfuls because it is delicious. In every Colombian house there is a jar of arequipe in a cupboard somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-typical-drinks-of-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-typical-drinks-of-Colombia\"><\/span>What are the typical drinks of Colombia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-aguapanela-the-most-comforting-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Aguapanela-the-most-comforting-drink\"><\/span>1. Aguapanela, the most comforting drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The aguapanela is a very widespread drink in the country and can be drunk either hot or cold. It is made from water and panela, and sometimes lemon is added. It is drunk on a daily basis with cheese, arepas and almoj\u00e1bana, and is also attributed with energising properties and as a remedy for colds. Its alcoholic version has the same ingredients but instead of water, aguardiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-chicha-an-ancestral-corn-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Chicha-an-ancestral-corn-drink\"><\/span>2. Chicha, an ancestral corn drink <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This curious alcoholic drink is made by fermenting the sugars of corn, although in some regions it is also prepared with cassava or pineapple. The degree of sweetness and alcohol depends on the level of fermentation. A curious fact is that in the past, fermentation came from the bacteria in the indigenous people&#8217;s own mouths, as they chewed the corn before putting it in the pots. Nowadays fermentation is much more controlled and very specific bacteria are artificially inoculated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-refajo-the-everyday-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Refajo-the-everyday-drink\"><\/span>3. Refajo, the everyday drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This original drink from the 90s was a mix of beer and soda, usually flavoured. You could call it a clara, but the flavoured soda they use in Colombia gives it a unique flavour. It is a very refreshing drink and is common at celebrations and in everyday life when friends get together. The drink is so widespread that you can even buy the mix ready-made in the supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-viche-the-most-famous-alcoholic-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Viche-the-most-famous-alcoholic-drink\"><\/span>4. Viche, the most famous alcoholic drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This drink was originally drunk for its aphrodisiac effects and for stomach pains, and today it is consumed as a spirit. It is made from sugar cane, and other ingredients are often added to soften the flavour. The alcohol content of this Pacific craft drink is similar to that of aguardiente, and it is also a basic ingredient for other brews such as tomaseca, arrech\u00f3n or tumbacatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alcohol content of this Pacific craft drink is similar to that of aguardiente, and it is also a basic ingredient for other brews such as tomaseca, arrech\u00f3n or tumbacatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prepare-what-to-see-on-your-trip-to-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-prepare-what-to-see-on-your-trip-to-Colombia\"><\/span>How to prepare what to see on your trip to Colombia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Register or download the Passporter App and discover all its useful features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/download\/?&amp;ref=blogpassporteri&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=colombia-food&amp;utm_term=download-app\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the Passporter app it&#8217;s free! \ud83d\ude09<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get inspiration from the experiences of other travellers.<\/li><li>Create your own itinerary and add the app\u2019s suggestions to it.<\/li><li>Add the spots you are most interested in, as well as the restaurants and bars where you want to eat (you can use the points of interest listed in this post as a reference).<\/li><li>Organise your itinerary by days and according to their location (you can take inspiration from the routes presented in the post).<\/li><li>Check the travel budget that the app calculates for you based on your travel stops, restaurants, and leisure activities.<\/li><li>Make the necessary modifications and you are ready for your trip.<\/li><li>Finally, share your experience. Upload photos of every place you\u2019ve visited to the app and recommend the best typical Colombian dishes to other travellers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em><em>If you have doubts about how to organise your trip, you can check our post:<a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/es\/blog\/viajes\/itinerario-de-viaje\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;How to create a travel itinerary in Passporter.<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-food-in-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-asked-questions-about-food-in-Colombia\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about food in Colombia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662112518668\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the most typical desserts in Colombia?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Among the wide variety of desserts and sweets, we recommend the mielmesabe, cocadas and bocadillo. However there are many others that are also delicious.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662112591898\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the typical dishes of Colombia?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is difficult to choose the best typical Colombian dishes, but if we had to choose, we would go for the arepas, the bandeja paisana, the sanchoco and the sopa de mondongo.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662112630183\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the most famous drink in Colombia?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several typical drinks, but some of the most famous are aguapanela and chicha.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colombia has one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in the world, with a strong influence from neighbouring countries such as Venezuela and Argentina. 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