10 Foods You CAN'T MISS in Colombia (in under 5 minutes)

If you are like Lauren and you get food fomo (fear of missing out on trying a food or dish while traveling) - then THIS is the video for you! These are 10 foods you absolutely MUST try while you are traveling to Colombia. We even included some helpful links below if you are traveling to Bogota and Salento so you don't miss out on these fantastic finds:
🌱 Vegetarian Friendly places
1. Arepas
- Try basically anywhere in Colombia
- 🌱 Cumana Bistro Food (Salento): HUGE filled Arepas with many options; also just all around fantastic Venezuelan food
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- Arepas manaos (Salento): Very traditional fast food style in a food court; highest rated Arepas in Salento on Google!
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2. Ajiaco
- Easiest to find in the capital city of Bogota
- La Puerta Falsa (Bogota): historic restaurant in the scenic La Candelaria neighborhood serving up traditional dishes
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3. Tamales
- La Puerta Falsa (Bogota): historic restaurant in the scenic La Candelaria neighborhood serving up traditional dishes
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4. La Bandeja Paisa
- 🌱Balcones Del Ayer (Salento): Great place to try the national dish of Colombia! Has a few variations including a vegetarian option!
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- Camino Real (Salento): A very popular restaurant in Salento serving up all the Colombian classics
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5. Empanada
- Popular street food; often not on google maps! Pick it up where you see it (look for places with a line and jump in the queue)
6. Jugo de Frutas
- Order from a cafe, street food stall, or with a meal!
- 🌱Coco Bowl - Vegan restaurant with lots of juices, smoothies and delicious Vietnamese fusion dishes
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- La casa de las Ruiz - Cafe with great coffee and juices
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7. Patecon gigante
- Donde laurita (Salento): A very popular restaurant with all the traditional food; Lauren’s favorite for a “loaded”
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- 🌱Balcones Del Ayer (Salento): Many different options as an appetizer
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8. Colombian Coffee
- Café Jesús Martín (Salento): Probably the most “famous” coffee shop in the city
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- 🌱 Brunch de Salento (Salento): A digital nomad paradise with cute balcony seating upstairs
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- Concreto Café (Salento): Modern cafe with great coffee and pastries
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- Robusta bakery coffee (Bogota): Nice cafe off a quieter street in La Candelaria
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- Cécile (Bogota): Art cafe with a nice upstairs overlooking the streets
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9. Pan de Queso
- La casa del pan salento: A bread shop in Salento that will guaranteed make your morning!
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10. Cocadas
- Pick them up at convenience stores, souvenir shops or the airport on your way home ✈️
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*_I'm craving empanadas now...._*

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Totally agree the food is a wonderful way of delving deep into the culture of a country Some delicious delights here for sure Lauren Best regards to you both 🤠👍

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