It is possible to find delicious food everywhere in Colombia however within Caribbean coastal cities such as Cartagena the food is almost a given. Not only is Cartagena abundant in seafood, but the food appears to be more delicious due its African and Arab culinary styles which have influenced the costeno cuisine.

There are a myriad of delicious Caribbean cuisines to sample in Cartagena however, in my opinion these are the top five you should not overlook.  Hence, to enjoy a classic holiday, book your cheap flights to Cartagena soon. 

Cazuela de Mariscos

It's a traditional Caribbean stew made from various kinds of seafood, simmered in coconut milk. The seafood types that are used will vary depending on the cook, but the most common ingredient is any combination of squid, shrimp and mussels, as well as octopus and octopus. crab, fish, and lobster.

If cooked well When cooked properly, cazuela de mariscos can be amazing and is the essence of what food within Cartagena, a Caribbean city is about. Don't leave Cartagena without tasting this dish once (or at least twice).

Fresh Whole Fish

As a city that is surrounded by water there is no reason to be surprised that fishing is an essential item on menus of restaurants in Cartagena. Every seafood restaurant serves a kind of fish dish, whether it's grilled, fried or cooked in coconut or curry milk.

The most commonly served types of fish are mojarra pargo (snapper) sierra and Robalo (snook). They're typically served whole along with patacones and coconut rice (fried green plantains).

Posta Cartagenera

Posta negra Cartagenera is the traditional Cartagena dish that is made of sirloin steaks that have been seared and coated in a savoury sweet sauce made of panela (unrefined sugar cane) and Worcestershire sauce and occasionally Coca-Cola. It's a well-loved Caribbean dish that is typically only served on special occasions, such as New Day or New Year's Eve.  You can easily book your flights from Boston to  Cartagena with Lowest Flight fares and enjoy a trip.

Mote de Queso

Mote de queso is a well-known Caribbean soup made from costeno cheese and yams. chicharron and lime juice. Similar to many Caribbean recipes, it's generally served with coconut rice as well as patacones.

Arepa de Huevo

Arepas are a popular dish in Colombia however in Caribbean cities such as Cartagena the version that's filled with eggs is very popular. It's usually served as street food, or filled with ground meat and eggs or egg alone (solo huevo).

If you could have only one street food item in Cartagena then it would most likely be arepa de coloreo.