Colombia vs. Venezuela: Who Has the Best Arepas? | Bite Size

Colombia and Venezuela may have a lot in common culturally, but there is no better debate between both countries than the ownership and taste of their famous corn cakes known as the 'Arepas'.'The arepa, which has pre-Columbian origin, originated from indigenous tribes in Colombia and Venezuela,' said Ronald Patino, manager at Noches de Colombia.Both countries make their arepas using corn dough, but the way in which they are served is what distinguishes one from the other. 'The Colombian arepa is usually served plain with a bit of salt and butter or stuffed with cheese,' said Patino. On the other hand, the Venezuelan arepa is stuffed with different ingredients depending on the time of the day in which yo...