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The Lunchbox

La Lonchera — The Colombian Lunchbox

$32 plus shipping · 29 pieces

The short answer. La Lonchera is a Colombian candy box with the sweets from school, the original ones: Chocoramo by Ramo, Jet by Nacional de Chocolates, Bon Bon Bum by Colombina, Supercoco and Barrilete by Super. What mom packed in your lonchera (lunchbox) and what you bought with your coins at recess. 29 pieces, for anyone who misses home. $32 plus shipping, depending on the state.

The squashed sandwich doesn't come with it.

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See everything inside, write your message and check shipping to your state on the order page (in Spanish for now).

La Lonchera: Jet chocolate bars, Chocoramo and Alpina Arequipito in their original packaging, laid out on kraft cardboard

What's inside (29 pieces)

La Lonchera: everything it brings, each item with its count. Original packaging photos; items without a photo are written on a card
  • 3 original Jet chocolate bars (Nacional de Chocolates)
  • 1 original Chocoramo (Ramo)
  • 3 original Bon Bon Bum lollipops (Colombina)
  • 4 original Barriletes (Super)
  • 3 original Supercoco coconut lollipops (Super)
  • 3 Coffee Delight (Colombina)
  • 2 Frunas
  • 2 bocadillos veleños (guava paste from Vélez)
  • 2 Nucitas (Colombina)
  • 1 Alpina Arequipito, the original (Colombian dulce de leche)
  • 1 original Galleta Festival (Noel)
  • 2 bocadillos deportistas
  • 2 Chiclets Bubbaloo

This is the exact list: what the page says is what goes in the box. We write the earliest expiration date on the lid.

Who it's for

  • The friend, cousin or brother who also left and says «I miss the tienda at school».
  • A «just because» or «I miss you» gift that doesn't cost a fortune.
  • Your non-Colombian partner, so they finally understand why you talk about Chocoramo like it's family.

Your message and the name on the lid

Your message is free, up to 150 characters, printed on a card on top. A name or phrase in vinyl on the lid is $5, up to 24 letters.

I miss you a ton. Until we see each other, eat this slowly.

Shipping

The box is packed by hand in Miami and leaves in 1 to 2 business days, by ground (USPS Ground Advantage), to the 48 contiguous states and Washington D.C. Each box ships in its own package.

Florida

Shipping for La Lonchera$9.50

1–2 business days on the road

FL

South

Shipping for La Lonchera$11.50

2–3 business days on the road

GA, SC, AL, NC, TN, MS, LA, KY, AR, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE

Northeast, Midwest & Texas

Shipping for La Lonchera$13

3–5 business days on the road

TX, OK, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, IA, MO, KS, NE, MN, SD, NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME

West

Shipping for La Lonchera$14.50

5–7 business days on the road

ND, CO, NM, WY, MT, ID, UT, AZ, NV, CA, OR, WA

For now we don't ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the other territories, or to military addresses (APO/FPO).

Order by these dates for Christmas

Día de las Velitas Mon, Dec 7

  • Floridabefore Mon, Nov 30
  • Southbefore Mon, Nov 30
  • Northeast, Midwest & Texasbefore Fri, Nov 27
  • Westbefore Wed, Nov 25

The novena Wed, Dec 16

  • Floridabefore Wed, Dec 9
  • Southbefore Wed, Dec 9
  • Northeast, Midwest & Texasbefore Tue, Dec 8
  • Westbefore Mon, Dec 7

Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24

  • Floridabefore Thu, Dec 17
  • Southbefore Thu, Dec 17
  • Northeast, Midwest & Texasbefore Wed, Dec 16
  • Westbefore Tue, Dec 15

Estimated dates, by ground. In December the mail slows down, so don't leave it for the last day.

FAQ

Does it have Bon Bon Bum and Chocoramo?

Yes: 3 Bon Bon Bum and 1 Chocoramo, plus 3 Jet bars and the rest of the list above.

How long does it take to New York?

New York is in our Northeast group: 3 to 5 business days on the road after it leaves Miami (1 to 2 business days). Shipping for La Lonchera there is $13.

Can I put a message in it?

Yes, free, up to 150 characters, printed on a card on top of the candy.

Does it contain alcohol?

No. La Lonchera is candy, chocolate, cookies and bocadillo.

Will the chocolate melt?

Chocolate bars can soften in strong heat. If they arrive soft, a while in the fridge and they're good as new.

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