Medellins vegan scene caught me completely off guard. Ginger Cocina (Carrera 37 in El Poblado near Oviedo metro) does asian-colombian fusion that actually works - their jackfruit carnitas tacos taste better than most meat versions and bao buns dont feel like sad compromise food. Perfect golden hour lighting through those big windows too.

Bettys Bowls has two locations worth shooting - El Poblado and Laureles. Those acai bowls photograph beautifully against their minimalist white backgrounds, but more importantly theyre actually substantial enough fuel for full museum hopping days. Their green goddess bowl has this incredible texture contrast that works in macro shots.

Traditional colombian spots offer unexpected vegan discoveries. Arepas sin queso from street vendors, crispy twice-fried patacones, and tropical fruits youve never heard of. Definitely try lulo and guanabana if your palate hasnt experienced that sweet-tart complexity before. The fruit cart guy on Carrera 70 near Estadio metro always has the ripest selection.

Most colombian food definitely isnt naturally vegan, but what is available tends to be incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared rather than afterthought salads. Plus the natural lighting in these neighborhood spots creates beautiful documentary opportunities if youre shooting film.