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Cultural Heritage

The Soul of the
Pacific Coast

Cali and the Valle del Cauca region are home to a vibrant Afro-Colombian population. Their culinary traditions brought from the Pacific coast are the heartbeat of the city's food scene.

Cazuela de Mariscos

A rich, creamy seafood stew cooked with coconut milk and fresh herbs.

Arroz con Coco

Fragrant coconut rice, a staple accompaniment to any Pacific meal.

Encocado de Pescado

Fish simmered in a spiced coconut sauce, reflecting Afro-Pacific roots.

Viche & Arrechón

Ancestral sugar cane distillates with deep cultural and medicinal value.

Traditional Pacific Seafood

"The kitchen in the Pacific is a space of freedom and resistance."

— Maura de Caldas
Ancestral Wisdom

The Wisdom of
The High Andes

The Misak and Nasa peoples of the Cauca mountains preserve a culinary heritage centered on soil health and the sacred cycle of corn. Their "Yatul" (family gardens) are living libraries of biodiversity.

Sopa de Mote

A traditional Andean corn soup, slowly simmered with ancestral kernels and mountain herbs.

Beka Sek (Chicha)

Sacred fermented corn beverage, essential to community gatherings and rituals.

Yatul Harvest

Seasonal produce from family orchards: arracacha, beans, and medicinal mountain plants.

Roasted Calentado

Hearty preparations of grains and legumes, cooked over open hearth fires.

Ancestral Corn and Indigenous Agriculture

"Food is the first medicine, and the garden is the heart of the community."

— Misak Agricultural Proverb

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