Typical food

In the aburrá valley there are many variety of food but the principal are the “bandeja paisa”( paisa platter) and the arepa, these are  recognized nationally and is cooked in throughout Colombia but the original but is there.

paisa platter 

The paisa platter is composed of  beans, white rice,chicharrón, carne en polvo, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado and arepa, but usually the restaurants substitute the powdered beef for grilled beef or pork depending on restaurant’s standard.

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The arepas are a classic food in these places, this are very versatile and it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be served as appetizers, snacks or side dishes but they can also easily make a full and satisfying meal. These delicious corn cakes can be prepared with so many different types of fillings or toppings. You can stick to the classic ones or you can create your own based on inspiration from other dishes. You can combine flavors and ingredients that you love, or simply use the ingredients you have available at home.

Arepas are often combined with meat, egg, cheese, Creole Sauce and much more, you can buy easily at a restaurant or shop. If you want to make arepas  click here

Cheese Arepas

Arepa with Shredded Meat

Arepas with Chicken and Avocado

ABURRA VALLEY

Nice place to visit

Aburrá Valley is a region’s Antioquia department in Colombia. It consists of the Medellín city, the small cities Bello and Itagüí and the towns Caldas, La Estrella and Sabaneta in the south; Barbosa, Girardota and Copacabana in the north.

“The name "Aburrá" comes from an ancient language spoken in the place by the Aburreans (Aburraes) before the Spaniards arrived the place about 1504”  (Wikipedya “”).

Main town

Aburra Valley is a beautiful region worth knowing. Main city is Medellín. It’s the most organized and progressist city in Colombia in last fifteen years.

People there is very affable and collaborative, though there are some parts of the main city that are not very accessible because of social problems, above all in periferic neighborhoods.

Aburrá Valley has a simple architecture. The vast majority of houses are building with conventional red brick both the main city and towns.