Can you imagine? This arepa'e'huevo tastes even better than it looks. An essential inclusion on our Cartagena streetfood tours
STREETFOOD TOUR AKA SHORTCUT TO LOCAL
LET'S TAKE TO THE STREET AND EAT!
Bring your appetites and an adventurous attitude and join us as we hit the streets to experience food the way Cartageneros do.
Whether you are chasing a stopover snack or something more substantial, a healthy start or a sweet denouement, Cartagena's streets provide! And after our tour, you'll be equipped with the know-how to navigate all the tasting offerings like a local.
We passionately believe that one of the very best ways to gain an insight into the daily lives and culture of a people is through food.
This 2 (to 2.5) hour tour will get you up-close-and-personal with the real Cartagena as the colourful characters of the calle fill your bellies and warm your heart.
Even if you aren't keen on eating, the tour is like a short-cut to local; covering music, history, architecture, art, culture, politics (carefully..) and daily lives. (But let us know if you want a food-free tour and we'll discount the price).
Examples of some of the food we may see and sample (among others and subject to availability):
Local tropical fruits like lulo, granadilla, nispero, papaya and guanabana, guama, mamoncillos
Golden parcels of deep fried goodness aka los fritos- arepas, papas rellenas, kibbeh, buñuelos and carimañolas
Salty, tart, crunchy mango biche
Oh Boy! bollo mazorca
The perfect pairing of bocadillo and queso costeño - here they call it matrimonio (it's the perfect union!)
Nature's energy drink agua de coco (optional extra 2,000 pesos)
Belly warming peto and the super popular avena
Colourful and festive raspao and salpicon
Hurt-your-teeth sweet cocadas, arequipe and enyucado
Refreshment in a frozen bag boli
Black is better tinto
... and more!
Samples of some of the food are included in the tour price. Some of it we just point out and explain for you to try at another occasion.
Note that while the street snacks can be fairly filling, the food you eat will probably not be sufficient for a lunch/dinner meal. We don't try EVERYTHING listed above, but we include about 8 different samples. Ofcourse you are very welcome to bring along some extra pesos and try the other stuff for yourselves.
This tour also includes an introductory visit to the vibrant community of Getsemani where you will see colourful streetart and get an understanding of daily Cartagena life.
Things that aren't food you might learn about:
What is champeta? vallenato? cumbia?
What is a tusa?
Who were the Zenu?
Where can I see Shakiro?
Who were the "Falsos Positivos"?
What's with the doorknockers?
What does it mean to be "Getsemanisense"?
How can I see sloths in Cartagena?
Why were the walls built?
When did Cartagena become a Spanish colony?
Where should I eat and drink for the rest of my time in Cartagena?
Are there any special events happening at the moment?
It really depends who and what pops up on the day, but feel free to bring along your questions as well.
We finish the tour in Getsemani, usually at the "Cafe Mural" where coffee drinkers are encouraged to stay and enjoy one of Colombia's best coffee experiences.
Whether you are chasing a stopover snack or something more substantial, a healthy start or a sweet denouement, Cartagena's streets provide! And after our tour, you'll be equipped with the know-how to navigate all the tasting offerings like a local.
We passionately believe that one of the very best ways to gain an insight into the daily lives and culture of a people is through food.
This 2 (to 2.5) hour tour will get you up-close-and-personal with the real Cartagena as the colourful characters of the calle fill your bellies and warm your heart.
Even if you aren't keen on eating, the tour is like a short-cut to local; covering music, history, architecture, art, culture, politics (carefully..) and daily lives. (But let us know if you want a food-free tour and we'll discount the price).
Examples of some of the food we may see and sample (among others and subject to availability):
Local tropical fruits like lulo, granadilla, nispero, papaya and guanabana, guama, mamoncillos
Golden parcels of deep fried goodness aka los fritos- arepas, papas rellenas, kibbeh, buñuelos and carimañolas
Salty, tart, crunchy mango biche
Oh Boy! bollo mazorca
The perfect pairing of bocadillo and queso costeño - here they call it matrimonio (it's the perfect union!)
Nature's energy drink agua de coco (optional extra 2,000 pesos)
Belly warming peto and the super popular avena
Colourful and festive raspao and salpicon
Hurt-your-teeth sweet cocadas, arequipe and enyucado
Refreshment in a frozen bag boli
Black is better tinto
... and more!
Samples of some of the food are included in the tour price. Some of it we just point out and explain for you to try at another occasion.
Note that while the street snacks can be fairly filling, the food you eat will probably not be sufficient for a lunch/dinner meal. We don't try EVERYTHING listed above, but we include about 8 different samples. Ofcourse you are very welcome to bring along some extra pesos and try the other stuff for yourselves.
This tour also includes an introductory visit to the vibrant community of Getsemani where you will see colourful streetart and get an understanding of daily Cartagena life.
Things that aren't food you might learn about:
What is champeta? vallenato? cumbia?
What is a tusa?
Who were the Zenu?
Where can I see Shakiro?
Who were the "Falsos Positivos"?
What's with the doorknockers?
What does it mean to be "Getsemanisense"?
How can I see sloths in Cartagena?
Why were the walls built?
When did Cartagena become a Spanish colony?
Where should I eat and drink for the rest of my time in Cartagena?
Are there any special events happening at the moment?
It really depends who and what pops up on the day, but feel free to bring along your questions as well.
We finish the tour in Getsemani, usually at the "Cafe Mural" where coffee drinkers are encouraged to stay and enjoy one of Colombia's best coffee experiences.
PRICE?
$30US pp
INCLUDES?
About 8-10 samples, 2 hours of fun and informative content, potentially your new profile photo.
WHEN?
2.30pm Monday - Saturday excluding public holidays
HOW LONG?
Usually a bit over 2 hours.
WHERE?
Meeting point - San Diego Plaza in front of the statue.
Finish point - usually Cafe del Mural, Getsemani
HOW?
Fill in the booking form, or send us an email to info@cartagenaconnections.com
Let us know date, how many people, where you are staying, ideally a whatsapp contact number, and any food allergies or restrictions.
Payment can be made in cash on the day or you can VENMO on the day or in advance (just ask for our account number).
WHO?
This is a good tour for people who don't really like tours.
This tour makes a fantastic orientation to everything Cartagena.
This tour does involve 2 hours of solid walking - so if mobility is an issue, or you are with kids etc you might want to book this as a private tour instead.
Vegetarian? No problem! Everything can be veggie friendly. Gluten-free? Also good. If you don't eat cheese however, that's a bigger issue. This is a very cheesy tour. Let us know if you would prefer the food-free short-cut to local tour. Of book private and we can tailor the stops to you.
$30US pp
INCLUDES?
About 8-10 samples, 2 hours of fun and informative content, potentially your new profile photo.
WHEN?
2.30pm Monday - Saturday excluding public holidays
HOW LONG?
Usually a bit over 2 hours.
WHERE?
Meeting point - San Diego Plaza in front of the statue.
Finish point - usually Cafe del Mural, Getsemani
HOW?
Fill in the booking form, or send us an email to info@cartagenaconnections.com
Let us know date, how many people, where you are staying, ideally a whatsapp contact number, and any food allergies or restrictions.
Payment can be made in cash on the day or you can VENMO on the day or in advance (just ask for our account number).
WHO?
This is a good tour for people who don't really like tours.
This tour makes a fantastic orientation to everything Cartagena.
This tour does involve 2 hours of solid walking - so if mobility is an issue, or you are with kids etc you might want to book this as a private tour instead.
Vegetarian? No problem! Everything can be veggie friendly. Gluten-free? Also good. If you don't eat cheese however, that's a bigger issue. This is a very cheesy tour. Let us know if you would prefer the food-free short-cut to local tour. Of book private and we can tailor the stops to you.
