Travelers from all over the world have arrived in Cartagena since colonial times: European conquerors, enslaved Africans, Arab and Asian migrants, and enchanted explorers. Each brought with them recipes and culinary traditions that merged into an eclectic gastronomy. Today, Cartagena is an open secret among travelers and celebrities. Within its walls lies a history of Spanish, African, Arab, and Chinese cultural fusion, felt every day in its streets where all languages are spoken. The most universal one? Food. Come and discover it, served in small stalls—unnoticed by outsiders but cherished by locals—that proudly proclaim the heritage of their ancestors at every corner of the old city.
Let yourself be seduced at every stop by the melting pot of influences encapsulated in each bite and the original versions of some of the recipes that have inspired modern Colombian cuisine.