Bogotá: Paloquemao Market Tour with Fruit Tasting
ID: GYG1440546-2199147
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Bogotá's Paloquemao Market on a guided tour. Taste over 15 exotic fruits, learn about their health benefits, and meet local vendors as you explore the vibrant market.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable food experience at Bogotá’s iconic Paloquemao Market, the city’s most vibrant and beloved fruit market. Taste more than 15 exotic fruits, discover the unique health benefits of each one, and learn about the traditional ways Colombians use them in daily life, medicine, and celebrations.
As you walk through Paloquemao, dive into a dazzling sea of colors, aromas, and flavors while connecting with the warm and friendly local people. Meet the families who have run these traditional fruit stalls for generations and who take great pride in sharing tastings of the freshest, most delicious, and completely natural fruits with you.
Taste chemical-free Latin American fruits at their peak of ripeness, chat with the vendors, and uncover the stories behind Colombia’s most iconic produce. Leave with a deeper appreciation for the country’s rich fruit culture and unforgettable flavors that will stay with you long after the experience ends.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Colombia with a guided tour of Paloquemao Market
- Taste over 15 exotic fruits and learn about their health benefits
- Meet local vendors and discover the stories behind their produce
- Learn about the traditional uses of fruits in Colombian culture
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Bogotá's iconic fruit market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash for purchases at the market
Nos vemos en la entrada principal de la Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, ubicada sobre la Avenida Ciudad de Quito (Calle 19).
El punto exacto es justo debajo del gran letrero colorido que dice “Bienvenidos” y debajo “Toda Colombia en un solo lugar”.
El guía estará esperando en ese mismo lugar (frente al letrero principal). Para reconocerlo fácilmente, llevará un cartel o letrero con el nombre de la experiencia.
INCLUDED
- Guided visit to Paloquemao Market (Bogotá’s most iconic fruit market)
- Tasting of more than 15 exotic Colombian fruits
- Information about the health benefits of each fruit
- Explanation of the traditional cultural uses of the fruits
- Interaction with local vendors and families who have owned the stalls for generations
- Fresh, natural, chemical-free fruit tastings
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the market
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
