Despite Cartagena being known as a more expensive Colombian city, we found some affordable food options off the touristy path. Most days, we would go to the supermarket, Exito, and purchase ingredients for a full meal for roughly 14,000 Colombian pesos (about $7 USD). Fish, meat, rice, and plantains are staples for locals. While we still indulged in the local food, we usually managed to incorporate a taste of home (avocado, lime, and cilantro) into every home-cooked meal. Colombians are also known for arepas, made with corn or flour and usually filled with cheese, meat, or eggs. And of course, I could not get enough of the fresh squeezed local juices available on every corner!
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| Fresh pineapple juice for $1 |
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| Homemade lunch: steak, sauteed onions, and a mountain of guacamole |
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| Fried fish, salad, rice, and plantains |
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| Fried egg, arepa, ground beef, rice, and plantains |
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| Keep the pineapple juice coming! |
Gimme those plantains!!!
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