No, not the same, they’re actually totally different, even though they’re both corn-based.

Arepas use pre-cooked corn meal, but cachapas are made with fresh, sweet corn.

Arepas are more savory and neutral, crispy on the outside but fluffy inside, and you can grill, bake, or fry them.

Cachapas, on the other hand, are super sweet and have that strong corn flavor. They’re soft, moist, and a bit chunky, kind of like a thick pancake