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    Recipes and Colombian Gastronomy

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    by Angélica & Samuel | My Trip to Colombia

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    Colombian gastronomy is certainly not the most renowned in the world, yet it is as rich as Colombia, its people and its traditions. Everything that has to do with culture in Colombia inevitably has a link with its history and the cultural cross-fertilization that took place between the indigenous, African and European populations.

    Gastronomy is no different, with many dishes clearly influenced by indigenous cultures (the central role of corn in Colombian cuisine comes to mind, for example). On the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, there is a clear African influence. Of course, the Spanish tradition of the colonial period runs through Colombian gastronomy in many ways.

    Traditional Colombian recipes

    Colombian gastronomy

    We wanted to give you a few easy-to-make-at-home recipes that we’re used to making ourselves. These are traditional Colombian recipes, simple and tasty dishes that you’ll find on the street, in restaurants or at family dinners.

    Colombian recipe: the arepa with cheese

    Colombian recipe: the patacones

    Colombian recipe: the empanada

    Colombian products

    Colombian gastronomy

    There’s no shortage of typical Colombian products. Starting with coffee, an integral part of Colombia’s national heritage. Colombian coffee is one of the best in the world, and we’ll explain why and advise you if you want to bring Colombian coffee back to France.

    Where to find Colombian coffee?

    A French-Colombian couple based in Colombia since 2023, Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille have been traveling the country since 2013 and share their stories and experiences on their blog My Trip to Colombia, blending an insider's perspective with a traveler's eye to show readers a different side of Colombia.

    They're the authors of the Guide Évasion Colombie (Hachette, 2024) and the Guide Simplissime Colombie (Hachette, 2026), and their blog is recommended by the Guide Vert Michelin, Petit Futé, and Guide Tao Monde.

    My Trip to Colombia has become a trusted resource for travelers planning a trip to Colombia, with more than 400 articles published, a network of 40+ local partner agencies, and a community of over 60,000 monthly readers across three sites: monvoyageencolombie.com in French, miviajeporcolombia.com in Spanish, and mytriptocolombia.com in English.

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