A sensory journey through Colombia's colors and fruits
★ 5.0 · AirbnbSmall groupsBooked via AirbnbRNT 271715
A walk through the vibrant Paloquemao market, tasting more than 20 Colombian fruits in various preparations. An experience that blends flavors, cultural history and conversations with local vendors.
Also included
A tasting of more than 20 Colombian fruits.
Exploration of the market's different areas.
Preparing fresh snacks with market produce.
Cultural insights into Colombia's history through its fruits.
Interaction with local vendors and producers.
This is for you if…
You’d rather taste a city than tour it — markets, street corners, family kitchens.
You want the history behind every bite, told by people who live it.
You prefer small groups that move like a group of friends.
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What you’ll live at Paloquemao
Four stops inside Bogotá’s biggest market, in the order you walk them.
Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Bogotá
1
Taste more than 20 fruits
Guanábana, lulo, mangostino, uchuva and many more — cut fresh in front of you, one at a time, with the story of where each one grows.
2
Prepare a dish inside the market
You pick the ingredients from the stalls and cook a simple Colombian dish right there, with produce bought minutes earlier.
3
Get a coffee tasting
A guided tasting of Colombian coffee at the market — you smell, compare and learn what makes a good cup before you drink it.
4
Learn the stories of local vendors
The families behind the stalls tell you how the fruit reaches Bogotá, and what has changed in the market over the years.
Guest reviews
5.0★★★★★53 reviews · rated on Airbnb
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“This is a must-try experience for anyone visiting Bogota and looking to explore the local culture. Andres was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and gave us an incredible tour of the market and also made is try many many different varieties of fruits which I didn’t even know existed. I had a memorable time and would definitely visit the market during my next visit!”
“This was one of the more interesting tours I have taken in Colombia. The fruit were absolutely delicious, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the fruits and history of Colombia. It was a lot of fun and a must do.”
“We loved our tour with Jenny. It was such an informative tour of local fruit and foods. Go hungry! Jenny has such a great personality and is so knowledgeable of the food markets. I highly recommend this tour. Food is such a great way to connect with a new culture.”
“This tour was so fun and we learned so much! You get to see how vast the market is and learn about its history. Each fruit and dish we tried the guide told us the relevant history about it and how it connects to Colombian culture. Everything was tasty and Jenny is so passionate about gastronomy it really translated into each item she had us try. Would do the tour again just for the fun of it! Definitely recommend and it is even better if you have a small personal group.”
“The fruit market tour was excellent! The host Jenny introduced us to dozens of Colombian fruits, shared fun stories, and created a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it as a great way to spend your time.”
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