June 9th, 2009 by raffie

Falcon, Venezuela Paraguana Peninsula (Paraguana Peninsula)

El Sabor de Coromoto Restaurante

  

An arepa is a bread made of corn originating from the northern Andes in South America, and which has now spread to other areas in Latin America.

The word “arepa” may originate from the language of the Caracas natives (north coast of Venezuela) that means “maize.”

An arepa is typically a flat, unleavened patty made of precooked cornmeal which can be grilled, baked, or fried. The characteristics of the arepa vary from region to region: It may vary by color, flavor, size, thickness, garniture, and also the types of food stuffed within.

In this particular region of the Paraguana Peninsula in Falcon, Venezuela, I had the opportunity to meet Coromoto at El Sabor de Coromoto. This is a great place for breakfast in Adicora — a town 40 minutes from Punto Fijo Falcon state in Venezuela.

This is also a prime place for kite surfing and has been visited by thousands of extreme sport seekers from around the world! If you ever find yourself in Adicora visit El Sabor de Coromoto for a GREAT treat of Arepas. My favorite was with Cazon(Shark)!

                                       

Coromoto the restaurant owner is a hard working woman in constantly pursuing a better future for herself and family. 

Bravo Coromoto!I look forward to seeing you again and having another extraordinary breakfast treat!

Peace.

CR 

PS. If you eat it you gotta burn it off!  Stay tuned for my kite surfing adventure!