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Lechona

(Lechona Tolimense)

Lechona is a traditional dish consisting of a roasted pig stuffed with onions, peas, fresh herbs, and various spices. The pig is roasted for a long time until the meat is tender and succulent. The dish is usually prepared for celebrations and festivities since one lechona can produce as many as 100 servings.


This unique Colombian delicacy can be found in numerous restaurants throughout the country's largest cities.