The Fruit Tour - Best food market in Bogota
Description
This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Delight yourself with the flavors and colors of the exotic fruits, flowers, and herbs of Colombia with farmers and merchants in Paloquemao, the country’s most traditional market, where you'll try out around 20 types of fruit as well as breads and pastries.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service from Bogotá Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. * Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Chía, Cota, Funza, Mosquera, La Calera). Please contact us to arrange it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(5)
I highly recommend this tour. Of all the travel experiences I’ve had this one was so unique and lovely that I will tell everyone I know about it. We have 4 kids, 12, 10, 8, and 6. It is hard to keep them engaged and involved. We did not have this problem on the fruit tour. Both our guides were incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and intuitive with kids. From start to finish I watched my sometimes picky kids explore the market, marvel at the variety. Then when it came time for the main course it was incredible to watch them try everything on the plate. They absolutely loved it. 10 out of ten, A+++
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!
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Fruit Tour in Bogota! Sara's passion and expertise truly make for a delightful experience. Exploring the vibrant markets and indulging in a variety of fruits sounds like a perfect day. Thank you for recommending us! - Impulse Travel Team
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
Thank you for your glowing review of The Fruit Tour! We're delighted to hear that you and your teens had an impactful and enjoyable experience with our guide Mar Jo. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more diverse culinary adventures. Love, Impulse Travel.
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.
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.
Hey Mosetee! Thanks for share your comments regarding your experience in the Fruit tour. We're happy to know that you had a great experience and could tried different samples of fruits and typical colombian snacks. Your're right! Travelers must be ready for lots of food. Hope to be your host in your next experience around Colombia. Kind regards, Valeria
