Arepa is available in that Northern region of South America and is created by the Timoto-Cuica people.
Arepa (Spanish pronunciation: [aepa) is a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Colombian times, and is notable primarily in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in the cuisines of Bolivia and other countries. Timoto-Cuica people 
