When in Cartagena, you must try some of the traditional dishes of the region. One popular dish is arroz con coco, a rice cooked in coconut milk with a variety of seafood. Another favorite of the locals is the Frito Cartagenero, a platter of fried snacks such as plantains, yucca and empanadas. Also try traditional seafood dishes like ceviche and fried fish. Don't miss trying a refreshing coconut lemonade or a cold aguardiente shot, a popular anise-flavored liquor.