What to expect during the Ruta De Los Sabores tour:
Get ready for a tour full of authentic flavors and unforgettable culinary experiences. This is a tour for people who really like to eat high quality typical Colombian street food. With this tour you are guaranteed to taste the best street food that Medellin has to offer!
At our first stop, we will enjoy the traditional food of the Colombian Caribbean, where we will taste
the famous “arepas de huevo” and carimañolas.
Arepa de huevo is a typical arepa from the Caribbean Region of Colombia, which consists of a corn arepa stuffed with a fried egg. The carimañolas are prepared by using cooked yucca dough stuffed with seasoned ground meat and/ or fresh cheese.
At the second stop, we will immerse ourselves in the exciting world of coffee. Here you will find a specialized company, exploring different extraction methods and learning the secrets of professional baristas.
Finally, at our last destination, we will savor the historic meat that is traditionally wrapped in Bijao leaves, just as the muleteers used to do.
Join us on this journey full of flavors, culture, and tradition, as we discover the best culinary treasures of the Laureles neighborhood. Get ready to delight your palates and create delicious memories!
Laureles neighborhood Background And Highlights
The Laureles neighborhood in Medellin is a place with a rich history dating back to the 20th century. Its art deco-influenced architecture, wide tree-lined streets, and its importance as a commercial, residential, and gastronomic center make it a fascinating place to explore and enjoy urban life in the city.
The Laureles neighborhood, initially called “The Employee’s City” was built by the Employees’ Cooperative for the working class; its initial layout was designed by Pedro Nel Gómez in 1943, who took the streets of Paris as a model with its parks, traffic circles, circular and diagonal avenues.
Laureles: A place to Eat, Drink & Dance!
If any area in the city has gained popularity in the city, especially due to its growing gastronomic offer, this is Laureles, a place full of tourist corridors, bars, and restaurants of all kinds. Walk through its streets with lots of trees and a delightful breeze. Keep in mind that Laureles is considered one of the most traditional neighborhoods in western Medellin, where you can still appreciate the architecture of the 1950’s in one-story houses with several rooms, patios, and gardens.
These houses coexist with cafes, bars, markets, and restaurants of all kinds that have notably diversified the gastronomic and nightlife offerings in this sector of the city.
What To Bring For The Colombian Street Food Tour
You’ll be able to buy food, drinks, and other essentials on the tour (in addition to what we’ll provide on the tour), but there are a few other things to bring on the tour that will make the day go smoothly.
- It is recommended to arrive without having breakfast in order to enjoy all the delights of the tour.
- Shoes that are suitable for hiking/walking
- Camera
- Waterproof jacket or umbrella
- Sunglasses or hat
- Sunscreen
- Cash for incidental purchases
