We’ll take you on a journey through Colombia that goes far beyond its spectacular landscapes, colourful villages and bewitching rhythms… With our agency, you’ll also discover some of its most beautiful and magnificent gastronomic experiences!
Each region reveals its specialities, its local produce, its emblematic recipes and a gastronomic culture that is as generous as it is tasty.
We’ve put together an itinerary of gourmet experiences for you to enjoy to the full – whether you’re travelling with friends, as a couple or as a family. Authentic, local experiences, rich in flavour, for an unforgettable taste experience in the heart of Colombia.
Bogotá: markets, empanadas and haute cuisine
Start your immersion in the capital with a visit to the Paloquemao or La Concordia markets. Here, it’s a festival of colours and smells: granadilla, lulo, soursop, mangosteen, chirimoya, gulupa… so many exotic fruits to taste on the spot, often unknown in European latitudes!
In the afternoon, why not get your hands dirty with an empanadas workshop? It’s a fun way to discover this emblematic Colombian snack.
For lovers of more sophisticated gastronomy, treat yourself to dinner at El Cielo or FrenessÃ: multi-sensory experiences combining creative cuisine and strong emotions in a magical setting.
The coffee region: between beans and aromas
In this fertile region, you can visit a traditional coffee finca. You’ll learn all about the process, from picking the coffee to sorting, drying and roasting it… before enjoying a delicious coffee tasting.
And why not continue with a gastronomic experience based around organic cocoa? You’ll make your own chocolate from local beans, which you can flavour with orange, passion fruit or mint. A sweet and instructive break.
In the heart of QuindÃo, in Filandia to be precise, enjoy a unique gastronomic experience, designed as a genuine tribute to Colombia ‘from the inside’. Here, every bite tells a story: the story of local flavours, of committed producers, of living traditions and of craftsmanship magnified with creativity. A table like no other, where cuisine, culture and emotion come together for an unforgettable experience.
Barichara: local traditions and cuisine
In Barichara, the immersion is total. You’ll be welcomed into local homes to cook and taste the famous ‘hormigas culonas’ – roasted ants with a peanut flavour, a surprising local speciality full of character.
You can also take part in a local cooking class, to discover traditional recipes in a small group or privately, in a charming rural setting.
Our agency opens the doors to a gastronomic experience that is as intimate as it is exceptional. Just imagine: a completely private restaurant just for you – whether you’re a couple or a small group. No multiple tables, no coming and going, just your reservation. The chef, Pilar, welcomes you as if you were at home, and cooks a delicious complete menu before your very eyes: starter, main course and dessert, all accompanied by a carefully chosen glass of wine. Passionate and generous, she will share with you the secrets of her recipes and the stories behind each ingredient. A rare, authentic and deeply human moment.
Or the superb Elvia restaurant.
MedellÃn: cuisine, culture and street food in the Comuna
In MedellÃn, enjoy a gastronomic experience of solidarity in a ‘comuna’: cook a typical dish with local people, in a social project that gives meaning to every mouthful. The aim is to teach locals and travellers how to cook a balanced meal using inexpensive ingredients.
Don’t leave without sampling the local street food: arepas, buñuelos, empanadas, desserts and fresh juices… a tasty stroll around every corner!
Cartagena: Caribbean cuisine, ceviche and dinners with your feet in the sand
The cuisine here is a magical fusion of African, indigenous and Spanish cultures. Start your day at the Bazurto market, guided by a local chef, then take a typical cooking class: ceviche, fish, dishes in sauce… whatever takes your fancy!
For a lighter but just as delicious version, take part in a ceviche and passion fruit lemonade workshop at GetsemanÃ.
In the evening, let yourself be tempted by the gastronomic experience of a dinner on the beach, with grilled fish, tropical cocktails, a private mini-concert, cumbia dancing… and a final ritual under the moon. This is a local initiative by a foundation that teaches young people. An unforgettable evening!
Popayán: a historic capital… and a gastronomic one too
Did you know that Popayán has been designated a ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO? Take a stroll through its colonial centre to discover its culinary heritage.
On the menu: empanadas de pipián, salpicón, carantantas, traditional desserts and local drinks. And if you want to go one step further, take part in a workshop to learn how to cook pipián, a speciality made from potatoes and peanuts. A real treat.
Throughout Colombia: markets as a gateway
Wherever you are, visit a local market! It’s the ideal place to discover Colombia through its flavours, meet the producers, taste some surprising fruits, and chat over a maracuja juice or a hot arepa for a local gastronomic experience.
An explosion of flavours: discovering exotic Colombian fruit
Forget the classic mangoes and pineapples! In Colombia, exotic fruits are a real sensory adventure. Maracuyá, lulo, guanábana, uchuva, mangostino, borojo… all intriguing names for colourful, fragrant treasures that can be discovered at the market or during a refreshing break. Rich in flavour, vitamins and local history, these fruits are astonishing in their diversity and freshness. With our agency, experience a gourmet immersion in the heart of the orchards, taste the juices squeezed by the minute and learn to recognise these marvels of nature – sometimes unknown elsewhere in the world. It’s an explosion of flavours, the perfect way to awaken your taste buds… and your travel memories! Read our article on exotic Colombian fruits!
a Colombia to chew on
Colombian gastronomy is a reflection of its people: warm, generous, colourful and deeply authentic. It is the fruit of the diversity of the country, its regions and its history. More than just a meal, each gastronomic experience is a moment of sharing and discovery.
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Want a different taste of Colombia?
Whether you’re a gourmet, curious about new flavours or simply in search of authenticity, our team is here to help you build a tailor-made trip full of culinary discoveries and local encounters.
In each region, we make sure to offer meals in local restaurants with Colombian dishes or Colombian-inspired gastronomy, but always using local ingredients.
Get in touch with us now so that together we can plan your gourmet adventure in Colombia!