The Fruit Tour - Paloquemao Experience
Experience the fascinating culture, gastronomy and geography of Colombia through the eyes of the farmers and merchants of Paloquemao Market
The Lowdown.
Slurp you way through more than 20 tropical taste sensations on this fruity tour through Bogota's busiest market.
This scintillating private experience is a great way to engage with the remarkable diversity of agricultural gems grown in Colombia's lush countryside and experience at firsthand Colombia's cultural delights in one pulsating place: the Paloquemao Plaza.
Paloquemao claims to be the only market in the world where you can find 67 different fruits plus a multitude of other culinary treats!
Guided by a street food guru, an expert who has worked closely with the market community since 2015, Bogota's top foodie experience will connect you with the farmers and merchants that have built their family businesses in the market and who are working to develop community projects such as "back to the plaza" and "hello my friend" to re-connect the capital with the champions of the Colombian countryside.
These initiatives were created to promote employment and the learning of a second language among the market’s community members and to encourage visitors to put money directly into the pockets of small-scale farmers and businesses.
After stopping at each produce section, you’ll sit down to savor a banquet of 20 exotic fruits sourced from different regions of Colombia.
While tasting these tasty fruits, you’ll hear tales of Colombia’s troubled history, present and get a glimpse of its future from the unique viewpoint of the merchants that bring Colombia's agricultural delights from the farm to table every day.
Your expert guide will also teach you how to prepare Colombian fruits like a pro and ensure you get to know your way around a street food stand!
FAQs
What’s Included on this tour?
Travel insurance.
Private transport (pick-up & drop-off service at your hotel or Bogota vacation rental).
Bread and pastries from the stalls.
A variety of different fruits.
Private expert guide (English or Spanish) .
Contribution to the market vendors.
Local souvenir.
Taxes.
Carbon offsetting for transportation.
What’s not included on this tour?
Services not mentioned in the program.
Tips to driver/guide.
Unspecified food or beverage.
Who will enjoy this tour?
Serious foodies looking to expand their knowledge on the diversity of Colombia’s delicious fruits. Visitors looking for a bona fide experience and that want to contribute to the positive development of the city of Bogota.
Is this a private or shared tour?
Private.
What time does the tour depart and return?
Everyday except Sunday | 9:00am or 12:00pm
Where does this tour depart from?
From your hotel or Bogota vacation rental.
$49
Per Person *
This is a private experience, just for you and your group. That means your guide will meet you at your hotel and you won't be joined by other visitors on the tour. If you would rather book a shared group experience, great for meeting like-minded people sometimes there are fixed departure tours from fixed meeting points that you can join. If you would prefer to join one of these tours, please contact us for more information.
* Based on a minimum of four people.