Food & Drink Experiences in Cartagena de Indias

Food & Drink Experiences in Cartagena de Indias

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Cartagena de Indias

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  • Cartagena de Indias Paila Ice Cream Workshop
    10.00 04/29/2024
    Monique Bonds
    United States

    Paula was amazing to meet and we enjoyed making ice cream! She was very good with my 8 year old and we shared a lot of laughs! I loved that we were able to try new fruits and learn some history about the ice cream making process. I highly recommend this experience whether you're just adults looking to do something different or if you are a family traveling with kids.

    I travelled with small children
  • Dinner in Cartagena Old Town
    10.00 03/14/2023
    Sebastian
    Canada

    I travelled with my partner
  • Dinner in Cartagena Old Town
    10.00 06/28/2022
    Jorge Escalona
    Panama

    I travelled with my partner
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Food & Drink Experiences in Cartagena de Indias

Colombian Caribbean cooking is its own thing, shaped by African, indigenous, and Spanish influences that show up in everything from the street food to the sit-down table. Cartagena is a good place to eat through that history: arepas de huevo, cazuela de mariscos, patacones, and enyucado are all part of the local repertoire, and the city's coffee culture runs deep given Colombia's standing as one of the world's top producers. The food and drink experiences on this page are the most direct way into all of it, led by local guides and chefs who know the sourcing, the techniques, and the stories behind the dishes.

From Market Stalls to Chocolate Workshops in Cartagena

  • Street food and market tours: Guided walks through local markets and neighborhoods, stopping to taste signature dishes and snacks with context on what you're eating and where it comes from. The Mercado Santa Rita features in several options on this page.
  • Cooking classes: Hands-on sessions with local chefs covering traditional Caribbean Colombian recipes using fresh, local ingredients.
  • Coffee experiences: Colombia's coffee culture explored through tasting and preparation, covering the journey from bean to cup.
  • Workshops: Focused single-ingredient sessions covering paila ice cream (a traditional hand-churned method), chocolate making, and passion fruit preparations.
  • Rum and chocolate tastings: Guided pairings that walk through Colombian rum production alongside locally made chocolate.
  • Dinner experiences: Seated meals in the historic center featuring traditional Caribbean cuisine, some combined with evening walking tours.

Practical Tips for Your Food Experience in Cartagena

Most experiences on this page run in the morning or early evening, so check the start time on each product page when planning your day. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, flag them at the time of booking since many experiences involve tasting multiple ingredients. Experiences that include alcohol, such as the rum tasting, require valid ID, so bring your passport. Meeting points are typically in or near the Ciudad Amurallada, but confirm the exact location on your product page before heading out.

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