The Fruit Tour in Bogota: A Flavorful Journey Through Colombia's Traditional Market
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Bogota

This journey is included in our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences from Impulse Travel - Indulge in the tastes and hues of Colombia’s unique fruits, blossoms, and spices with the farmers and sellers at Paloquemao, the nation’s most renowned market. In this trip, expect to sample approximately 20 kinds of fruit along with various breads and pastry products.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao - An expert guide who has worked with the market since 2015, will connect you with farmers and merchants so that you can learn about their family businesses and community projects such as “Back to the plaza” and “Hello my friend.”

As a suggestion, do not have any breakfast or at least a small one, because the tour begins by trying different types of bread and pastries prepared by locals. Walk through the stalls of flowers, plants and handicrafts and learn about the medicinal, gastronomic and esoteric uses of herbs and spices.

Taste around 20 exotic fruits from different regions of the country, learn about Colombia’s history, present and future from the perspective of the merchants.

Learn about the importance of cleaning, drying and storing the fruit seeds, as well as get some tips for eating healthier, organic and diverse. Finally, you will give a toast for Colombia, the world’s fruit reserve, with an exclusive tasting of refreshing juices and fruit extracts.

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • Support local merchants with your contribution
  • Tour with a local-market expert guide (available in English or Spanish)
  • Receive a local souvenir
  • Meals as mentioned in the tour description
What's Not Included
  • Unspecified food or beverage
  • Optional tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information
  • Please bring comfortable clothes
  • Tour recommended for children +12 years old and adults
  • Please advise any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking
  • This tour is not available on Sundays.
Location
Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
Calle 19 # 25-04,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sixtyagogo
Apr 6, 2024
The Best of the Best - Excellent and educational, but most importantly YUMMY! fruit market tour. We started with the flower market and then proceeded to local pastries and a beverage to prepare your stomach for all types of fruit. Sara , our guide, enthusiastically walked us through the market with plenty of skill and information. She is a delight to be with ad brimming with knowledge. The fruit tasting part was really fun and entertaining. The market itself is a feast for the eyes. Dont hesitate to do this!
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Maritza
Sep 17, 2023
Ah-ma-zingggg - It is hard to capture how impactful, fun and informative this trip was. I was soooo looking forward to it and i was not disappointed. I took this trip with my teens and it was super for all of us. Our guide Mar Jo was so passionate and full of great energy… we all instantly loved her. Our trip around the market with various samplings was such an adventure! We sat down with a tray of gorgeous fruit and learned about them as we sampled. She left us with such a lovely adage that we are still conscious of as we arrived home- Our world can only be as diverse as the food on our plate. Love love love
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379lea
Feb 3, 2021
Excellent Guide, Great Experience, Absolute Must - Maria is delightful :) She is very outgoing and such a joy to spend the day with. Her knowledge about the history of her country, the origins of the market, and the fruits in particular is amazing. She guides you through many diverse fruits - names, uses, etc and each one is worth trying. She is a top-notch guide with an infectious personality! We will be using her again for local cuisine recommendations as well as cooking classes. When our family and friends come to visit, Maria will be our "go to" for this tour, which is a must do when visiting Bogota.
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Molarson
Mar 9, 2020
Come Hungry! - The tour not only highlighted the countless fruits in Colombia, but it also touched on the economic, environmental and social benefits of supporting local farmers. The tour guides were very passionate about the people and process behind the produce. We even met and spoke English with some vendors who were taking English classes provided by the tour company. I highly recommend coming hungry for this tour! If you are still hungry after the tour you can easily get tacos, lechona or soup from surrounding restaurants vendors.
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