Gourmet Tour - Local Cuisine & Local Food Specialties

OVERVIEW

Delve into the cuisine of Cartagena by sampling local specialties and lingering over a traditional lunch made with ingredients that best reflect the city’s gastronomy. As an introduction to Cartagena, which was founded more than 2,000 years ago, you will enjoy a panoramic drive through the city. An enlightening walk through the historic district follows, during which the guide will describe the local food scene. Stops will be made along the way to sample specialties that may include goat cheese and handmade confections and perhaps to discuss their preparation with the shop owners. A bit of free time will also be allotted for shopping before dining at a traditional downtown restaurant. Although the menu often changes, you may be served courses such as cod with chili-infused pil pil sauce, pork tenderloin with a boletus mushroom sauce, and Calatrava bread pudding à la mode.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through the historic district and sample local specialties at various shops.
• Hear enlightening commentary about Cartagena’s traditional cuisine.
• Dine on some of the most representative dishes at a traditional downtown restaurant.
• Get a feel for the local culture on a panoramic drive through Cartagena.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.