Vegan Colombia: Plant-Based Restaurants in Bogota & Medellin

Colombia has more naturally vegan staples than most travellers expect - arepas de choclo, patacones, sancocho sin carne, and cholado are all plant-based by default and available everywhere. Bogotá's Chapinero neighbourhood is the centre of the formal vegan restaurant scene, with dedicated spots ranging from budget lunch counters to sit-down venues. Medellín's El Poblado and Laureles districts have seen a rapid growth in plant-based options over the past three years, and most Colombian cities now have at least one dedicated vegan kitchen worth seeking out.