Spanish experiences

If you travel through Colombia’s Pacific region, you may hear the word viche—also spelled biche. But what does it mean? Viche is a traditional alcoholic drink made by fermenting and distilling sugarcane juice. It is produced by Afro-Colombian communities in the Pacific departments of Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Cauca, and Nariño. More than a beverage, it represents ancestral knowledge, community, and cultural identity. Colombia officially recognizes and protects viche as part of