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Guatita
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Guatita

The Ecuadorian cure for a hangover is beef tripe stew.
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Gallina Campesina
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Gallina Campesina

In Ubaté, Colombia, hens get cooked with their unlaid eggs inside.
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Stuffed Hen's Neck
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Stuffed Hen's Neck

This chicken “blood sausage” gets an unusual casing.
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Chicha de Jora
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Chicha de Jora

The Colombian government declared war on this once-ubiquitous drink.
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Big-Bottomed Ants
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Big-Bottomed Ants

Catch these fiercely guarded queens for a crunchy, caviar-flavored snack.
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Canelazo
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Canelazo

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.
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Dulce de Leche Cortada
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Dulce de Leche Cortada

This sweet, caramelized dessert comes from curdled milk.
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Twelve Grapes
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Twelve Grapes

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.
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Banana Passionfruit
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Banana Passionfruit

This tangy fruit flavors everything from ice cream to cocktails.
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Molinillo
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Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Colombian Hot Dogs
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Colombian Hot Dogs

You might not even see the meat beneath this pile of potato chips, sauce, and quail eggs.
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Melcocha
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Melcocha

Pulling gobs of this handmade taffy yields strong arms and a sweet reward.
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Naranjilla
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Naranjilla

Relatively unknown outside South America, the tart, tomato-like fruit makes beloved juices and cocktails.
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Cholado
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Cholado

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.
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Chocolate Santafereño
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Chocolate Santafereño

This steamy concoction features a salty, melted surprise at the bottom of the mug: white cheese.
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Cherimoya
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Cherimoya

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.
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Stinging Nettles
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Stinging Nettles

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.
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