The five favorite Colombian destinations for gastronomic tourism

Without a doubt, one of the pleasures of life is eating. In the case of people who love to travel, gastronomic tourism has become an essential part of their journeys, as it allows them to get closer to the culture of a region.

In the case of Colombia, a recent study carried out by Booking - the travel metasearch engine - revealed that the 88% of travelers of the country's main motivation when choosing a destination in the national territory is power taste local cuisine.

This is how in the survey the travel platform determined the five Colombian destinations that are among travelers' must-sees to live a "much more enriching and exquisite" gastronomic experience. Below is the list:

If your plan is to visit new restaurants, and especially if they are those whose menu is haute cuisine, Bogota It is the ideal destination.

Beyond being the capital of the country, in recent years the city has become renowned in the gastronomic industry. This year alone, the prestigious list The World's fifty Best Restaurants 2023 included El Chato and Leo within the 50 best gastronomic establishments in the world.

In the city you will also come across other prestigious haute cuisine restaurants such as El Cielo, whose headquarters in Miami and Washington DC (United States) have a Michelin star; There are also Harry Sasson, Criterion, Mesa Franca, among others.

To live an experience closer to nature and full of ancestral knowledge, the Amazon It is another of the Colombian destinations for gastronomic tourism. In addition to the indigenous preparations of indigenous communities of the region, you will be able to experience first-hand the cultural mix between Colombia, Brazil and Peru.

Among the unmissable native dishes and fruits of the region are: the piranha, the pirarucú, the mojojoy wrapped in leaves, casabe, the açaiamong others.

Located on the Andes mountain range, Santander has positioned itself in recent years as another of travelers' favorite gastronomic destinations. And its typical and native preparations such as big ass antthe Santander arepa, the Santander tamalehe kidhe veleño sandwichwafers, among others, are not only characterized by their good flavor, but also by their generous portions.

If you travel to Santander, some of the restaurants you can't miss are 'Hamburguesas El Garaje', 'Jacko's', 'Abychuela', 'SanResParrilla' and 'Cotiza Longaniza'.

Without a doubt, the Colombian Caribbean is the perfect region for lovers of nature. seafood. Therefore, you cannot miss visiting Barranquilla (Atlántico) or Santa Marta (Magdalena)cities where you will only find the traditional seafood casserole, but also preparations such as coconut rice, fried fish and even lobster.

But if what you want is to live an unforgettable experience in a gastrobaryou also have the option to visit Cartagena (Bolívar)where Alchemical is located and restaurants such as La Marquesita, Magoga, Marisquería, La Marina and La Catedral.

Medellín could not be left behind on the list, and the City of Eternal Spring is not only famous for its tray paisa, but for its cultural and nightlife. Therefore, this has become the ideal destination if you are looking to share with friends while tasting a delicious delicacy.

“In this city, not only are its arepas (you have to try the ones in Comuna 13), but also the great offer of bars and restaurants that the city has and that multiplies every day,” reported the Booking study.

Therefore, among those recommended that you cannot miss is visiting Mamasita Medallo, a restaurant with “pure local flavor”, or simply visiting Provenceone of the neighborhoods of the capital of Antioquia where you will find the greatest variety of gastronomic establishments.