20 GENERAL INFORMATION
Buying Clothing
You can find all the clothing that you forgot to bring with you anywhere in
Colombia. Some items may be more expensive, but if you take your time you can
find what you need at reasonable prices.
Laundry
It's also best to remember the length of your trip and your laundry
requirements. Most hostels or hotels have a service to do laundry. It can be
costly in certain parts of the country. You must think of your clothes situation
deeply as having the proper clean clothing takes effort and planning.
FOOD
Eating in Colombia is an experience in itself. On the coast, fish-based meals are
common and easy to find. Colombian meals are large and usually include soup, a
meat dish, and a few sides. They are usually more on the un-healthy side.
Vegetarian restaurants can be found, but they are not common. If you take the
time, you can find acceptable meals by dining in restaurants, on the street and
purchasing food from grocery stores.
Restaurants
Different types of food can be found all over Colombia. International menus are
common alongside Colombian food. Chicken, meat and fish are the core items
on the menu.
Streets
Cheap meals can be found on all Colombian streets. Fast food such as hotdogs,
hamburgers, pizza and other common junk food are available in all cities.
Colombian hand-held snacks such as arepas and empanadas can be found all
over the country. It's HIGHLY recommended NOT to eat from street vendors
unless you've been traveling in Latin America for an extended period of time.
Your body needs to adjust and eating vendor food is the fastest way to ruin your