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Oblea

What: A very thin, round, brown wafer—almost like a flattened waffle cone, but lighter—that’s spread with sweet arequipe (Colombia’s caramel) on top or between two wafers to create a delicious dessert-sandwich. Some vendors sell it with tons of additional toppings, like grated cheese, marmalade, or colored sprinkles, but we think traditional plain is best.

Where: On the street just about everywhere (look for the stacks of wafers and tubs of arequipe).