Colombia, in northern South America, is home to about 52 million people. Our journey takes us to the Boyacá region in the Eastern Andes, set on the high Altiplano plateau at around 2,200 metres above sea level.
At its heart lies the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, a place that captured the heart of Dodo from Slovakia. He moved here 11 years ago, started a family, and now runs several guesthouses.
We begin in this charming town, visiting a local market filled with unique specialties. We try traditional ajiaco soup, experience a friendly game of tejo, learn how panela is made from sugarcane, and for the brave, even taste giant ants. We end with a rich Colombian barbecue.
Colombia: Andes
Off the Beaten Path · Season 9 · Episode 12
Colombia, in northern South America, is home to about 52 million people. Our journey takes us to the Boyacá region in the Eastern Andes, set on the high Altiplano plateau at around 2,200 metres above sea level.
At its heart lies the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, a place that captured the heart of Dodo from Slovakia. He moved here 11 years ago, started a family, and now runs several guesthouses.
We begin in this charming town, visiting a local market filled with unique specialties. We try traditional ajiaco soup, experience a friendly game of tejo, learn how panela is made from sugarcane, and for the brave, even taste giant ants. We end with a rich Colombian barbecue.
At its heart lies the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, a place that captured the heart of Dodo from Slovakia. He moved here 11 years ago, started a family, and now runs several guesthouses.
We begin in this charming town, visiting a local market filled with unique specialties. We try traditional ajiaco soup, experience a friendly game of tejo, learn how panela is made from sugarcane, and for the brave, even taste giant ants. We end with a rich Colombian barbecue.
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Season
9
Episode
12
Air Date
02/May/2025
Air Time
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Runtime
30 min
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