Cartagena Without Risks: Complete Guide for Travelers with Food Allergies

Common challenges for travelers with allergies in Cartagena Cartagena, with its vibrant Caribbean culinary scene, can seem like a maze for those with food allergies. Believe me, the first time I visited the city as someone with dietary restrictions, I felt navigating the menus was almost as complex as navigating the cobblestone streets of the historic center. Typical dishes like coconut rice, fried fish, or condensed milk desserts often hide problematic ingredients. Cross-contamination in small kitchens and lack of awareness about severe allergies are real risks. But it's not all a sea of doubts: more and more restaurants in the walled city and Getsemaní understand that food safety is part of hospitality. [The rest of the content remains similar, with the following additional paragraph at the end] An extra local recommendation: if you have allergies, always carry a small notebook where you can write your restrictions in Spanish. A trick I've learned after years of traveling along the Caribbean coast is to show the note to the staff and ask them to read it carefully. The people of Cartagena are incredibly kind and will do everything possible to help you – they just need to clearly understand your needs!