Fruit Tasting, 2.5 Hours

Bogotá: Paloquemao Market Tour with Fruit Tasting

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2.5 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Paloquemao market
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Guaca Tours

Overview

This tour spends two and a half hours inside Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, Bogota's well-known fruit market, with a guide who leads you from stall to stall and puts more than 15 exotic Colombian fruits in your hands. You taste as you go, hear what each fruit is used for in Colombian cooking, home remedies and celebrations, and talk with the vendors whose families have worked these stalls for generations.

The fruit is fresh, natural and chemical-free, served at peak ripeness, and the guides explain the health benefits of each one. Beyond fruit, several travellers mention extras that came up along the way: traditional breads, arepas and a warm coffee toward the end, plus time to ask vendors questions or buy something without being rushed.

It suits curious eaters, first-time visitors wanting an introduction to Colombian produce, and anyone who likes markets with a local guide rather than exploring alone. Guides run the tour in Spanish or English. You make your own way to the market and back, since no transport or hotel pickup is provided, so plan your travel on both sides of the tour.

What's Included

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

Itinerary

Meet at PaloquemaoThe group gathers at Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-04, Bogota. Arrive a little early, since one reviewer reported trouble finding the exact spot.
Guided market walkA guided visit through the market with fruit tasting, lasting 2.5 hours. You move between stalls, meet vendor families and taste more than 15 exotic fruits.
Tastings and extrasAlongside the fruit, reviewers mention breads, arepas and coffee offered during the walk. There is also time to buy produce or snacks from vendors if you wish.
Tour ends at marketThe tour finishes back at Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao. Transport away from the market is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the visit.

Getting there. You meet the guide at the market entrance address given on the listing, and no hotel pickup or drop-off is provided. One reviewer's group got lost finding the meeting point, so have the address and a map ready.
What to wear. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes and sunscreen. You will be on your feet walking the market for the full duration.
Bring cash. The listing advises bringing cash for purchases at the market. Reviewers said they were never rushed when buying things or chatting with vendors, so there is room to shop.
Pace and feel. Several reviewers describe the guides as friendly and patient, more like local friends showing you around than lecturers. The atmosphere is conversational, with lots of questions answered along the way.
Food and drink. More than 15 fruits are included in the tasting, and reviewers also mention breads, arepas and a warm coffee near the end. Anyone wanting a full meal can stay afterwards; one reviewer said guides pointed them to a food stall in the market.
Timing. The listing gives the duration as 2.5 hours, though one reviewer found it ran just under 3 hours. Leave some slack in your schedule after the tour in case it goes a little long.

Common issues. Transport to and from the market is not included, so you cover your own travel on both ends. The listing bans baby strollers, alcohol and drugs, and party groups, which rules the tour out for some visitors. One reviewer felt the fruit tasting was rushed at the end, with too many fruits at once, and suggested splitting it across two spots. Finding the meeting point confused at least one group before the tour started. Running slightly over the stated 2.5 hours was also mentioned, though that reviewer was happy with the tour overall.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a guided visit to Paloquemao Market, tastings of more than 15 exotic Colombian fruits, and explanations of each fruit's health benefits and traditional cultural uses. Interaction with local vendors and the families who own the stalls is part of the experience. All fruit tastings are fresh, natural and chemical-free.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Transportation to and from the market and hotel pickup are both excluded. You meet the guide at Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-04, Bogota.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour is listed at 2.5 hours. One reviewer reported it took slightly under 3 hours on their visit, so plan a small buffer afterwards.

What Should I Bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring sunscreen, as the listing recommends. Cash is useful for buying fruit or snacks from vendors during the walk.

Are Strollers Allowed?

No, the listing states that baby strollers are not allowed. Alcohol, drugs and party groups are also prohibited on the tour.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for anything beyond that before you reserve.