Crunch into culinary capital Cartagena
Travel like a tourist, eat like a local.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Try 6 - 8 dishes along a culinary wonderland tiled with exotic dishes, while your foodie smart host points out must-try eateries for the rest of your trip.
- See iconic Palenquera women and try some of the sweet coconut from the bowl of Caribbean fruit floating on their heads.
- Crunch into a variety of deep-fried food that locals eat on the go, and like nothing you've tasted before.
- Dig into Cartagena-styled ceviche from a tiny restaurant in barrio Getsemani.
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What you’ll do
Eat your way through sizzling Cartagena — the unofficial culinary capital of Colombia — one bite of hearty goodness at a time, like cooling off on a popular plaza with a bite of exotically sweet coconut sold by Palenquera women or crunching into a deep-fried egg-filled empanada con huevo that locals eat on the go. See which twist Cartagena puts on buttery Colombian staple arepas but leave room for deep-fried (we see a trend!) dishes fritanga, which includes cheese balls and pig's skin, if you're feeling adventurous. Next, complement your portside trip with a helping of local-style ceviche in artsy barrio Getsemani, or dart to a nearby hotspot for a mouthful of coastal red snapper, generously poured champagne cola refajo, and sparkling harbor views.