Cooking Class, Market Visit

Bogotá: Colombian Cooking Class with Market Visit

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4 hours, free cancellation.

from $90 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Liz cocina taller

Overview

This four-hour experience starts at the La Perseverancia market square and is built around shopping first and cooking second. The operator, Liz cocina taller, runs it as a private class centered on local food culture. You meet at the marketplace on Cra. 5, then walk the stalls together, learning how Colombian produce, fruits and pantry staples fit into everyday cooking.

The shopping is part of the lesson, not a formality. You buy the main ingredients for three dishes at the market itself, then stop into supermarkets and typical shops in the La Perseverancia neighborhood for anything else the recipes need. After that, the group moves a few blocks away to the kitchen, where the cooking class itself takes place. Coffee, a natural infusion with aromatic herbs or fruit juice is included with the class.

It suits travellers who want context rather than just recipes, since the market visit frames each dish before you make it. Reviewers have described the experience as authentic and warm, with one couple saying they left planning to cook Colombian food at home. Note that hotel pickup is not part of the package, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point.

What's Included

Includes tour of local market
Private Colombian Cooking Class
Coffee, natural infusion with aromatic herbs or fruit juice

Itinerary

Meet at the marketThe group gathers at La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace, Cra. 5 #30 A. The host gives an introduction to the market and Colombian food culture.
Shop the marketYou walk the market stalls and buy the main ingredients for the three dishes you will prepare.
Visit neighborhood shopsThe tour continues to supermarkets and typical stores in the La Perseverancia neighborhood to pick up the remaining ingredients.
Walk to the kitchenThe class moves a few blocks away to the cooking space.
Cook three dishesYou prepare three chosen Colombian dishes in a private cooking class, with coffee, a natural infusion or fruit juice included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan for this class, from getting to the meeting point to what the four hours actually involve.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need to arrange your own transport to the La Perseverancia market square on Cra. 5. Budget time to find the meeting point, since the class starts with the market walk.
Pace and walking. Expect to be on your feet for much of the session, walking market stalls and neighborhood shops before cooking. Wear comfortable shoes for the market portion.
Class format. The cooking portion is a private class, so the group is just your party with the host. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as dedicated and warm, with a host who shares her passion for the cuisine.
Food and drink. The class covers the preparation of three Colombian dishes, with ingredients bought fresh at the market that day. Coffee, a natural herb infusion or fruit juice is included during the experience.
Duration. The class runs four hours in total, covering the market visit, the ingredient shopping and the cooking. Plan the rest of your day around a half-day commitment.
Taking it home. Come ready to note down recipes and techniques, since one couple said they left planning to cook this food in their own kitchen. The market visit also teaches you about local fruits and vegetables you may want to seek out later.

Common issues. The main practical limit is transport: hotel pickup is not included, so you must get yourself to the La Perseverancia market on time. The four-hour format also involves real walking through a working market and neighborhood shops, which may not suit anyone who struggles on their feet. The listing does not state accessibility provisions or child policies, so check the booking page before reserving if either matters to you.

Common Questions

Where Does The Cooking Class Meet?

The meeting point is the La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace, Cra. 5 #30 A in Bogota. You meet there before walking the market and shopping for ingredients.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup is not included in this tour, so you need to arrange your own transport to the market meeting point.

How Long Is The Experience?

The class lasts four hours. That covers the market tour, the shopping stops and the cooking of three Colombian dishes.

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour of the local market, the private Colombian cooking class, and coffee, a natural herb infusion or fruit juice are included. Hotel pickup is not included.

What Will We Cook?

You prepare three chosen Colombian dishes. The ingredients are bought fresh at the La Perseverancia market and nearby shops during the visit.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window, check the booking page for the terms that apply.