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Gastronomy in Cartagena

The Colombian Caribbean cuisine is a blend of intense flavors that are grown on their land and produce indescribable when combined with some poultry,

red meat and products of the marsh, rivers and the sea sensations.

Mote cheese ri ce with meat in tabaquito

Places in Cartagena

Cartagena is a magical city, surrounded by walls that tell stories, tall tales of pirates and brutal disputes that gave freedom to "heroic". Visitors can findmany options to enjoy its beautiful architecture, monuments, churches and parks.It is pleasant to walk the streets and see the buildings, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the bastions and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas.Museums, cathedrals, colonial houses, water sports and amazing beaches are some of the attractions of this city and its surroundings.

Cartagena delivers a unique experience in a beautiful setting that evokes the history and the past, in addition to the romance of those times that wererecorded in their stone pathways and walls.

Some of the recommended places to visit are:

Gold Museum Custom Square the Bobeda Clock Tower

In Cartagena and around tourists can enjoy:

Walking trails or bike through the heart

Visiting parks, museums and squares

Guided Tours in horse carriages

Shopping for handicrafts

rumba

Sun and beach

diving

Sports and Spearfishing

swimming

Caretaje

Waterskiing

sailing

kayaking

Windsurfing

Hiking and nature walkssurfing

kitesurfing

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San Andrés: the sea of seven colors

700 kilometers from the Colombian mainland lies the island of San Andres, a small paradise in which the influences of English, Spanish, pirates and privateers were mixed to yield a rich culture that moves to the beat of reggae. It is a perfect place to enjoy the beach, water sports, diving and ecotourismdestination.From the plane, the card of St. Andrew is the sea of seven colors that harbors colorful fish and corals teeming life that travelers love. After an afternoon ofshopping at the beach and free port, the night comes hard to fill with music and dancing atmosphere.

Jonny Kay island

Gastronomy in San Andrés

It is not surprising that different preparations of fish and seafood are the specialty of this colorful island. Snails, lobsters, shrimp, feather and red

snapper, black crabs and trout are among the delicious dishes that can be tested during the trip.

For seasoning recipes, coconut and its derivatives become culinary stars. English Heritage left on the island herbs like cloves, cinnamon and ginger,

which provide the island cuisine bursting with flavor. Accompany rice dishes, coconut fried plantains (fried green bananas), cassava and yam.

Rondon fi sh ball patacon

Places in San Andres

Botanic Garden: Give visitors a journey through the different stages of the evolution of species of flora and does a brief summary of the history of the island plants

borrowed by English settlers.



landscape shaf t coff ee

Gastronomy in the Coffee Cultural Landscape

The paisa tradition is present in all cultural expressions of the region. The cuisine is a legacy that has remained for generations and that comes from the

richness of the mountains and the skill of its inhabitants.

Dishes sprouting from this fertile land as avocados, beans, bananas and coffee are some of the ingredients that characterize the traditional dishes of the

region.

The flavors, aromas and textures of the dishes love to domestic and foreign tourists who have a wide range and excellent quality.

Among the most representative dishes include paisa, bean casserole, stew, tripe, arepa con hogao, Trout River, paisa heated, chorizo, blood sausage and

pork (pig skin).

Pigskin paisa tray Pigskin coffee

Places in the Coffee Cultural Landscape

The Coffee Cultural Landscape is full of surprises. Visitors can find many options to enjoy the culture, nature, architecture, parks, crafts and occupations

of the inhabitants of this beautiful region.

Traditional houses and estates, theme parks, golf courses, extreme sports and of course, coffee in all stages of the production process, are some of the

attractions in this natural paradise.

Santa Helena broken cable station butterfl y



Gastronomy Santa Marta

In Samaria seafood cuisine, rice with coconut and preparations made from "Green Banana" (unripe banana) it is cooked to the popular banana or Cayeye

pachangao are basic ingredients of Caribbean flavor that characterizes each of plates of this region

Lobster seafood seafood paella

Places in Santa Marta

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino:

It is one of the most important historical attractions of Colombia and Latin America. It was founded in the seventeenth century and was dedicated to the

cultivation of sugar cane. This venue is currently regarded as Altar to the Fatherland, as it becomes the final resting place of the Liberator Simon Bolivar.

Today this place is a symbol of the unity of the Bolivarian countries and the epicenter of history and culture.

Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum:

With over 40 years of operation, this tourist attraction attracts its visitors with an exhibition of marine fauna consisting of pools built in the sea, glass

aquariums and a museum. Ideal places to interact with animals, know the history of the artifacts, and enjoy the marine species

Tayronaca:

This natural reserve located at Km 58 via Rioacha, is the cultural and historical epicenter of the Tayrona culture. This place preserves the restored

terraces where the Tayrona Indians built their homes by the year 1650 about an archaeological museum with original parts, and lush nature. Today is a very

important site for Kogi (direct descendants of the Tayrona) that embodies the traditions of that culture.

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