Best Colombian Cuisine | Must-try Seafood Dishes in Cartagena

Aaah! Cartagena, Colombia a city brimming with jaw-droppingly beautiful Latinas, heart-stopping scenery, along with a rich culture and colorful traditions. There’s just so much ground to cover when talking about a city as rich and gorgeous as Cartagena.

The wonders of the city, however, don’t just stop there. If you’re a seafood lover you’ll surely fall in love with Cartagena even more. This is one of the few places in Colombia where you can truly get your fill of authentic Colombian cuisine.

So buckle up and get ready to contain your cravings, because below are a few of the best seafood dishes that Cartagena Colombia has to offer:

• Pescado Frito Colombiano
• This Colombian-style whole fried fish is usually served with rice, patacones, and tomato salad. It’s a simple yet very delicious dish. The best thing about it is that it’s pretty easy to prepare as well.
• And if you happen to stumble upon a hot Colombiana while in the city (which is not a far-fetched possibility at all), we highly recommend that you take her to one of Cartagena’s beautiful beaches and fix her a plate of Pescado Frito Colombiano. We’re telling you, this dish is best enjoyed on a beach with a beautiful Cartagena woman. While at it, why not make some more time for sunset drinks as well?
• Cazuela de Mariscos
• Cazeula de Mariscos is a well-loved dish in many parts of Colombia because it usually contains a great variety of seafood. Even tourists can’t get enough of it. Prepared for special occasions, this delicious seafood stew is thickened with coconut milk, and it can contain almost all of the following: shellfish, mussels, shrimp, scallops, clams among other kinds of seafood you prefer. It is ideally served with the freshest ingredients. Get a taste of it when dating a Cartagena woman!
• Ceviche
• It is a cold seafood salad that is served all over Cartagena. It usually contains fresh seafood such as fish, squid, and octopus along with shrimp and shellfish, which are steeped in lime juice. This dish would be fun to make at home with your Cartagena woman! But if you want to get a taste of the best ceviche in town, you can visit La Laguna Azul in Centro Commercial Getsemani. It would be a shame if you missed out on it!
• Sancocho de Pescado con Coco
• It’s a classic Colombian traditional dish that is addicting due to its creamy and comforting flavor. It is one of a few Colombian food recipes that are prepared in a variety of ways. But the best version is in Cartagena because the ingredients are guaranteed to be the freshest in the country.
• During rainy days, sancocho de pescado con coco can certainly warm you and your Cartagena woman while having a meaningful conversation at home. So if you want to enjoy a romantic and intimate alone time with your Colombian girlfriend under the sheets, this dish will certainly help you set that mood.
• Camarones al Ajillo
• It is among the best seafood dishes you must try in Cartagena. It gives you the authentic experience you’re looking for! It’s made up of fresh shrimp with a mixture of garlic, butter, and white wine sauce that is usually thickened with cream. If you and your Colombian woman can’t get enough of the sauce, you can enjoy the varieties like langostinos al ajillo, which is served with prawns.
• Arroz de Mariscos
• If you love rice and seafood, this is another must-try for you! You and your Cartagena woman’s taste buds will thank you for treating yourselves with this comfort food that usually has calamari, shrimp, and fish. What’s even better is that Cartagena is among the beautiful places in Colombia that can guarantee the freshness of your food. Enjoy it too with coconut juice or shake for an unforgettable experience.

Trying out these dishes is, without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Cartagena. And the ones we mentioned above are just a few of a long list of sumptuous foods you can enjoy in the city. So it’s safe to say that Cartagena Colombia is indeed a foodies’ haven.