Huila Gastronomy

Gastronomy in Huila is abundant and diverse due to its varied agricultural production and the confluence of cultures.

The recipes – carried down from one generation to another and part of the department’s cultural identity – attract tourists in search of the particular tastes of traditional Huila cuisine.

The following stand out among the most representative food preparations:

• Bizcochos de achira (arrowhead biscuits)
• Masato (a rice-based beverage)
• Huila-style roast pig
• Envueltos de mazorca (leaf-wrapped sweet corn dough)
• Mazamorra (a thick, corn-based beverage)
• Fried mojarra (a river fish)
• Huila casserole
• Several kinds of stew