Top 5 comfort foods

Comfort food comes in all kinds in Colombia and it starts with breakfast. What would you think of an arepa with cheese, which you can dip in hot chocolate?! Yummie! For every moment of the day there is some delicious comfort food and here are you can find our tips for the comfort food in Colombia that (we think) will make you happy! Here you can check the food tours you can do in Colombia, where you can not only taste a lot of food, but also learn more about the background of the dishes and the Colombian food culture.

1. Arepa with cheese and hot chocolate

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Nothing like starting the day in the cold Andes with a mug of hot chocolate, an arepa and a large piece of cheese to dip in the chocolate. Above all, don’t embarrass yourself! Cheese in the “chocolate caliente” is very common in Colombia -:)

2. Hambuergesa

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The burgers in Colombia are well topped and yummie! Comfort food to the max: a grilled burger, homemade fries and lots of garlic sauce.

3. Mazorca

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A special combination! On your plate you get corn, chicken or bacon, cheese and various sauces. Generously sprinkled with crispy potato sticks.

4. Perro caliente

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Hot dogs are also popular in Colombia. Besides the usual sauces, other toppings used in Colombia include coleslaw, potato chips and-quite surprisingly-salsa de piña (pineapple sauce)

5. Salchipapa

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Fast food the Colombian way; a plate full of fries, slices of fried sausage, sauces and a sprinkling of coleslaw. Follow the link to learn more about food and drinks in Colombia and about the best streetfood 

Check our Top 5 Colombia for our other Colombian favorites. Here you can find our travel guides for popular travel destinations and off the beaten track destinations. Check out our itineraries and travel stories for inspiration for your round trip in Colombia.