6 – 

Pan de Bono (Cheese and Yuca Bread)

Among all the snack and street food options, pan de bono is probably one of Colombians’ favorites. You
can find it in almost every bakery, food market, and in many small shops.

It is a round-shaped, fluffy baked bread made from yuca starch and fresh cheese.

7 – Obleas (Thin Wafer Sandwich)

Obleas are a perfect sweet snack and dessert that can be found mostly as street food but can be tried at
some local restaurants too.

They are a sandwich-like food made with two round, extra-thin wafers and filled with delicious
ingredients.

9 – Cocadas (Coconut Sugar Cookies)

Coconut is an important ingredient in Colombia’s coastal gastronomy, and cocadas is the most popular
dessert featuring this ingredient.

They are typical from the Caribbean coast and usually sold on the street and at the beach by people
carrying them in a big pot over their heads

10 – Lechona (Stuffed Roast Pig)

Influenced by Spanish cuisine, this dish consists of a roast pig stuffed with rice and meat, baked for
about 10 hours, and then served in individual portions with white arepa and pig’s skin.

It is possible to buy the whole lechona (roast pig) as well. When Colombians do that, it is usually because
they are throwing a big party. A lechona is pricy but can feed many guests and it is one of the locals’
favorite dishes.

14 – Carne a la Llanera / Mamona (Slow-Cooked Barbecue Meat)

the meat is hung in a circular iron structure and assembled over the fire to cook.

While waiting, everyone drinks some beers and aguardiente (anise-based local liquor) and listens to live
‘llanera music’ played on guitars, a harp, and traditional chants.

16 – Cazuela de Mariscos (Seafood Soup)

Seafood is considered a delicacy in the coastal regions of Colombia and one of the tastiest recipes is this
rich soup.

This Colombian soup combines shrimp, oysters, clams, lobster, calamari, octopus, and fish, all cooked in
vegetable broth with tomato and some coconut milk.
17 – Jugo de Frutas (Fruit Juice

This may surprise you, but fruit juice is a very important item in Colombian gastronomy as, instead of
water or alcoholic drinks, Colombians accompany their everyday meals with a glass of fresh fruit juice.