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arepa

Traditional dish from Colombia

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About arepa

ground maize flatbread dish of Colombia and Venezuela

An arepa is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough that may be stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Columbian times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America.

Key Ingredients

  • maize flour

Cuisine Type

  • Colombian cuisine
  • Venezuelan cuisine

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Colombia
Traditional Colombia cuisine

Learn More

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