Must-see restaurants in Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander

  • Plazoleta de Postres

    Boyacá

    On weekends this diabetes-inducing marketplace of sweetness opens up half a block from the church selling dozens of Iza's famous desserts, including…

  • La Casa del Balcón

    San Gil

    This cute little Colombian spot with a balcony overlooking the plaza is very pleasant for a tasty and cheap breakfast – arepas, eggs a few ways, espresso,…

  • Doña Rogelia

    San Gil

    In a colonial-style corner house, this no-nonsense diner is a good choice for a cheap filling lunch; no wonder it's popular with rafting guides who you…

  • Aldea Vegana

    Bucaramanga

    A cheap and friendly vegan option in meat-loving Santander. It serves a varied lunch meal in addition to a snack menu (COP$1500 to COP$10,000). Also a…

  • Las Empanadas de Mamá

    Boyacá

    A friendly little cafeteria serving a variety of good empanadas alongside filling burgers and other snacks. It's one of the few places in town you can…

  • Bonanza

    Santander

    On a corner of the main plaza, Bonanza is the most reliable restaurant in town and serves a variety of breakfasts and filling set meals but closes early…

  • La Capilla

    Boyacá

    A small family run shop with very basic supplies. Upstairs there's a basic guesthouse and it also serves meals.

  • Restaurante Casa Blanca

    Villa de Leyva

    The Casa Blanca serves up hearty, no-nonsense meals at low prices. You'll rarely have to wait for a table.

  • Autoservice Veracruz

    San Gil

    Stock up on groceries at Autoservice Veracruz, the best supermarket in the center of town.

  • La Fogata

    Boyacá

    A popular longaniza restaurant on the road into Sutamarchán.

  • Panadería Central

    Barichara

    Typical Colombian bakery: stuffed donuts, fat ham-and-cheese croissants, yummy milhojas (creamed puff pastry slathered with arequipe, a caramel-like…

  • Metro

    San Gil

    San Gil's biggest supermarket is located in the Centro Comercial El Puente across the bridge from the center.