The food in Colombia is incredible, from street food vendors to hearty soups, incredible sweet baked goods, and desserts ‘postres’. During my 3 months in Colombia, I ate my way around Bogota, Medellín, and Cartagena, sampling some of the most must-try dishes in Colombia.
If you’re wondering what to eat in Colombia, here is a list of my favorite dishes, along with my recommendations as to the best places to eat in Colombia.
15 Foods To Try in Colombia
There’s some incredible food to be found in Colombia, and due to its size, a huge variety too. I’ve picked out some of my favorite traditional dishes in Colombia, as well as some recommendations for where to try these tasty delights.
1. Ajiaco (Most Famous Food to Try in Colombia Overall)
In the highlands and central region, Ajiaco is one of the most popular foods in Colombia. It’s best described as a type of chicken and potato soup with capers, cream, and corn. The capers and cream are usually served on the side to add to your taste.
It’s given its characteristic flavor by the addition of the Colombian herb, guasca. Ajiaco is typically accompanied by avocado and rice, so it’s a full meal in itself. In the cooler parts of Colombia, like Bogota, it’s my favorite Colombian food. It’s filling, warming, and very reasonably priced.
If you’re in Bogota, definitely make sure you stop for a bowl of this incredible soup. I’d highly recommend La Puerta de la Catedral which is close to Simon Bolivar Square, the main square in Bogota. It’s wonderfully authentic and serves some great food.
Ajiaco is an excellent example of traditional food in Colombia and is seriously delicious.
La Puerta de la Catedral Information
Address: Cl. 11 #6-26, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
Phone: +573138002181.
Operating Hours: Open 7 am – 7.30 pm every day except Sunday, when it closes at 6 pm
Average Cost of the Dish: $8
Website: www.lapuertadecatedral.com
2. Sancocho
Another hugely popular soup in Colombia is Sancocho. This one is famous throughout Latin America, and you’ll see that each country has its own twist on the basic recipe.
In Colombia, Sancocho is similar to a stew and is made with plantain, yucca, and potato, making it a thick and filling broth. To this, various types of meat are added, including chicken or fish. In Cartagena, for example, Sancocho includes delicious white fish and coconut milk in its recipe, which gives it a real Caribbean…
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