From Medellin to Bagota, Colombia has a lot to boast when it comes to delighting travelers. Wandering souls will be treated with a scenic view and colonial architectures as they'd explore the country's beauty. One of the best things that Colombia has to offer however is more than just their beautiful beaches and historic landscapes, as Colombians are culinary geniuses as well.

Colombia offers delectable dishes that would surely satisfy every traveler's taste buds. From their gourmet dishes down to their street food and cocktails, Colombian delicacies and drinks are bursting with flavor that would leave foodies craving for more.

Listed below are some of Colombia's most flavorful cocktails and dishes that every traveler must try:

Ajiaco

The mouth-watering soup is available in most parts of Colombia as it is served even on sidewalk stalls.

The soup is made of chicken, potato, corn, avocado and sour cream. It main ingredient is guasca herb, which is available on most parts of South America.

Lechona

Talk about roast pork with a twist! Lechona is usually served on special occasions, especially during Christmas and the New Year.

Lechona is popular in the south of Bagota, wherein locals would stuff the pig with rice, peas, onions and different spices. They would then cook the pork in a clay oven or roast it for 8 to 10 hours.

Colombian Empanadas

Empanada is one of the most popular snacks served all throughout Latin America, and is usually available on the sidewalks. The easy to find crescent shaped delicacy however is cooked in various ways depending on which city it came from.

Unlike the baked empanadas in Chile, the one being served in Colombia is deep fried and stuffed with meat, cheese and spinach and is usually served with vinegar.

Chocolate Con Queso

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What could possibly wrong with cheese dipped in chocolate? Though some may find it odd, the bitter-sweet snack is popular in Colombia's capital, Bagota.

It is usually served during breakfast or in the afternoon during snack time.

Limonada de Coco

Due to its tropical climate, Colombia is a country that does not have problems when it comes to producing fresh fruits, most especially coconuts. If you're in for a refreshing treat, their Limonada de Coco will most definitely quench your thirst.

It's lemonade with a Colombian twist, wherein the uncarbonated lemonade is mixed with thick coconut milk and served with ice!

Coco Loco

"Crazy Coconut" as Colombians would call it, it a mixture of coconut water, rum, tequila, lime juice, coconut milk and ice.

The refreshing cocktail is usually served in Caribbean beaches and sidewalk vendors around Cartagena wherein they would usually serve the drinks inside the coconut.