Let’s jump straight to the point - there is nothing more Colombian than the arepa. Without further adieu, let’s dive into the 10 traditional dishes to try when visiting Colombia. “Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince, and eat dinner like a beggar.” In other words, breakfast and lunch tend to be the main meals of the day, whereas dinner tends to be more of a snack. There are tons of sayings surrounding food in Colombia, but a popular one goes as follows: Desayunar como un rey, almorzar como un príncipe, y comer como un mendigo. Built on a foundation of European and indigenous influences including meat, potatoes, beans, corn, and rice, Colombian cuisine is known for its stomach-filling staples - but don’t be surprised if you get blindsided by a new flavor. Believe it or not, Colombia is jam-packed with foods ranging from hearty and salty to sweet, gooey, and cheesy. Diving into foods with names you can hardly pronounce, tasting new spices that make your eyebrows raise, and potentially feeling the after-effects on your stomach - it’s all part of the process, and culinary tourists wouldn’t have it any other way.įor one reason or another, Colombian food doesn’t normally top the lists of internationally renowned cuisines, and many people would be hard-pressed to name one traditional Colombian dish.
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It’s safe to say that indulging in new flavors and pampering your palate is one of the most exciting aspects of travel. The original post was published on Januby Dave Lee.
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Editor’s note: This post was updated by Dillon on March 1, 2019.