However, in the Amazons, there's a surplus of it! People regularly have Acai juice: a creamy, delicious beverage.
Lunch is completely different in Colombia than the U.S. While dinner tends to be the biggest meal in the U.S., in contrast, lunch is the most important meal in Colombia. In fact, most restaurants are only open for lunch! Since it's often chilly and rainy in Bogotá, people usually start lunch with soup. A crowd favorite is a thick, creamy soup called, "Ajiáco," that includes chicken, corn, avocado, and a creamy broth. After the appetizer of soup, folks from Bogotá will move onto a larger dish that usually includes a meat and rice. Restaurants in Bogotá usually serve a menú del día, or menu of the day, which includes a soup and larger dish to follow. Many people in Bogotá take a break of two hours or more for lunch!
Students in Bogotá and the Amazons have similar lunch schedules. While most students stay in school for lunch, some students will leave to go home for a bite to eat. In both areas, most kids will bring a lunch in a container that has meat, rice and beans. Some schools provide students with snacks throughout the day, such as fruit, yogurt and candy. However, most schools don't provide breakfast or lunch like they do in the U.S.
Lastly, dinner in Bogotá and the Amazons tends to be similar. Since lunch is the biggest meal, dinner is much smaller. People tend to have a small, fried, bread-based meal. Arepas, empanadas, or papa rellenas (filled potatoes) are just a few of the many options.
What is a typical Colombian kid’s house like?:
Houses differ greatly from Bogotá to the Amazons.
