Unique things to do in Bogotá

First of all, an small introduction about ourselfs, our culture and explain all about the 5 different regions of Colombia. Then we go to try the most authentic dish of the Capital, Ajiaco. Then we got a surprise from the Orinoquia region! After that, the next restaurant is specialized in pacific coast food and for sure we cant forget our Caribbean region. Next step is tamal from the south of Colombia, one of the most representative ones. If you are still hungry, not worries, we will have more restaurants to visit! 7 in total. This is a real and deep gastronomical experience where we eat and learn. Remember, ALL THE FOOD IS INCLUDED, you dont have to pay extra money! This is a FLEXIBLE experience, restaurants may change (we have more options in case some of our friend restaurants are closed or people want to try other exotic plates) Vegeterians are more than welcome! Other things to note We are going to all restaurants by walking. All of it are located in a walkable distance in one of the most beautiful districts in Bogota, la Candelaria.

We'll meet at the "sweetest market on earth" Paloquemao Market. From there we'll start tasting different fruits, all while tracing their indigenous and colonial origins. Depending on which fruits are in season, we will taste around 25 different varieties. In addition, we will walk the market’s venues which includes the outdoor floral area. Finally, there will be a fruit juice tasting that goes along with a traditional snack, the arepa. The ideal geographic position that Colombia occupies due to its proximity to the equator and with the Andes stretching across the country, creates the perfect conditions for fruits to develop unique flavors.

Colombia is known as the coffee country, well, we got much more history linked to the “green gold”. Emeralds are part of the selected group of precious stones and the 60% of them in the world are originally from Colombia. Become part of the Emerald legend, by creating a ring with your own hands. This tour starts by having an introduction about the importance of emeralds for precolonial and colonial culture. We will go through the emerald and jewelry district to learn about the history of the precious metals and stones and its influence in Colombian culture. We will take a look at the emerald market to see the different minerals and qualities. Then we will work on your new ring, where you will decide all! the design, the stone and material, by the personal advisory of a orfebre (jewelry master) who teaches you how to do every single step.

Have you ever heard about the best-kept secret of Bogotá "El Dorado". This is the jewel of the crown. Let me introduce you to the biggest Páramo in the world: Sumapaz, the heaven's door. If you wanna knock at its door, we will take you there. This adventure is about the importance of water, wild animals, endemic plants, mountains and about where the oldest guerrilla FARC was born ideologically. We've got all the ingredients in our highlight spot in the city, the only part that is missing is you! By the way, if you want to go on different dates, just let me know by texting me, we can figure it out! im flexible with time. Have in mind is a high mountain, the weather is unpredictable and thats why is so magic. Time is also variable deppending on you hiking skills, normally we come back to the meeting point at 3pm, could be more, could be less. Activities: - 3 hours hiking (7 kilometers in total) - Viewpoint - 17 lakes! - Flora and Fauna observation - Historical explanation about the colmbian conflict - Indigenous sacred spots - We go in a private car to the starting point of the hike I offer this experience in French and Spanish as well Other things to note Paramo de Sumapaz is the biggest high plateu in the world. You will find unique species and a region full of water. Landscapes and views are not from this planet!

We will walk around Candelaria district, the oldest and most important neighborhood in Bogotá. We will talk about history, geography, graffiti, currrent social and political situation in Colombia. We get involved with our culture by drinking chicha! The most traditional fermented drink in the city, part of our indigeneous heritage. Also we will try some local traditional food and drinks INCLUDED to get a real cultural immersion. At the end of the tour we will play the gunpowder game, better known as Tejo, a funny drinking game played in the prehispanic times. This tour gives you an entire idea about the Colombia's capital context. You will never get bored due we talk about different topics, interact with locals, visit the most important spots in the city and get the max of the artistic and historical value of all the streets and alleys we walk trough. Join us in the oldest walking tour in the city!

You will live one of the best coffee experiences in Colombia, We will meet at our #1 Tripadvisor coffee shop (Experience Center), in one of the most emblematic sectors of Bogotá, we will do a brief introduction in which we will tell you our story and why Colombian coffee is considered one of the best in the world , we will carry out a coffee tasting which is a fun dynamic in which through the senses you will learn to differentiate a good coffee from one that is not so good in its fragrance, aroma, flavor and texture, later, you will taste four special single origin coffees prepared in four different methods (Chemex, Aeropress, Japanese siphon and espresso machine), and you will discover some tricks and techniques to make your coffee at home perfect. At the end, for those who wish, we will send a file with the memories. Contact me for more information. Our team has acquired all the experience and love for coffee to provide you with an unforgettable experience and is happy to welcome you. Important note. English 9:00 am Spanish 11:00 am, 1:00 Pm, 3:00 Pm To learn more visit us at: @divinocafeespecial

We'll meet at the "sweetest market on earth" Paloquemao Market. Once in there we'll start tasting different delicacies and start connecting the history and traditions of Colombia with its fruits. Depending on the season of the year, we’ll taste around 25 different fruits. After walking around the market and its sections, we'll end the experience with a fruit juice tasting that goes along with a traditional snack. The privileged geographic position Colombia has due to its proximity to the equator and the Andes crossing the whole country creates the perfect conditions for fruits to develop unique flavors.

In this oportunity we do our own Coffee Farm Experience.We gonna take you to the montains behind bogota to the really local town of choachi. From there we'll drive a few minutes more untill we get to our organic coffee farm, there we'll meet local farmers and with them we have a traditional colombian breackfast, also we'll talk about what it means to be an organic coffee farm and the daily tasks of a farmer. Latter we take our cocos for pick coffee, we get inside the plantation and we learn about the coffee in a organic farm. We'll walk around the farm and take in the more than 8,000 coffee plants, we'll learn how to hand-pick coffee and process it; also depending of the season may we cant collect coffee but we will rousted coffe them in a really native and artisanal way. We go under the local fruits trees, the idea is to feel the coffee culture pretty close and discover the colombian coffee world. We'll process the coffee and end drinking more coffee in a diferent way of preparation, we go to te town just for eat the best traditional lunch and in the way back to the city, making brief stops to take pictures of the Paramos ecosystems and the picturesque Bogotá city skyline. Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, private transportation, coffee teasting, coffee bag to take home and a professional tour guide. Meals at the experience can be adapted to vegetarian and vegan preferences.

More than 500 reviews confirm that we're your best choice for dancing in Bogotá Learn the basic steps of Colombian salsa and other Latin rhythms (Merengue, Bachata, Vallenato) in this private class that will guide you from scratch and help you defend yourself on the dance floor even if you've never danced Latin music before. We will start by discovering the basics of Latin rhythms such as merengue, reggaetón, and vallenato, then move forward and focus on the Bachata and Salsa. If you already have experience dancing, request a private experience that fits your skills Whether you're coming on your own or with your partner, this experience is learning and fun assured. If you wish, we also have a dance rental service for the class (man or woman) at an additional cost. Before the class, we'd like to know if you have any previous experience dancing to give you the best experience possible. The timeframe you're looking for isn't listed? Contact us to host a private session at the time and headquarters that best suits you. We respond ASAP.

We meeting at the gold museum in Bogota, we take a private transport to Paloquemao Market, there we will star the tour in Paloquemao Market the historical place of my city and the most emblematic market in Bogota, I offer you the only Brunch experience in Bogotá in the biggest local and emblematic market in Bogota, where you can find all the diversity and variety of fruits and food of our City. 1. In the first part of the tour we visit the flowers area, there we can appreciate the diversity in colors, sizes and kinds of flora offered by our country. 2. We go to the fruit section and we taste different exotic and popular Fruits of Colombia. 3. We Taste one of the most traditional Colombian snacks like Pandebono, Buñuelos and Avena a delicious local drink. 4. We have a coffee tasting and you can smell and taste a really high quality Coffe. 5. Finally we arrive at the brunch area where we will find two different options to try typical Colombian food, such as: tamal, caldo de costilla, rice with egg, arepa, chocolate with cheese. 6. After that we go back in the transfer to Gold Museum. RNT 139716

Join me on my Great Tour and visit 5 important tourist attractions in one day. IT INCLUDES ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION, WE WILL PICK YOU UP AT YOUR HOTEL OR AIRBNB. The tour is done with small groups in car or van depending on the number of passengers, flexible and comfortable itinerary. I am ENGLISH and SPANISH Speaker Visit the following places: 1. Guatavita Lake 2. Guatavita Town 3. Zipaquira Salt Mine/Cathedral 4. Bogota Savanna 5. Typical Colombian Food Restaurant in Zipaquira Town In the Colonial town of Guatavita you walk with us through its main squares and old streets where we explain its history The Cathedral/Salt Mine of Zipaquira provides free audio guides in English and other languages In the Guatavita Lake (2 hours of moderate walking) and the Zipaquira Salt Mine/Cathedral you do the tour with the natives guides who only speak Spanish so we give you previous instructions in English to enjoy the tour The Bogotá savannah is a mixed ecosystem of forests, mountains and native animals outside Bogotá We have lunch in a typical Colombian restaurant tasting very representative dishes of the country. Entrance tickets and meals are not included The tour lasts 12 hours approx On Mondays the Guatavita lake is closed, it is replaced by the visit to "la Casa Loca"

Our tour lasts 4 to 5 hours and includes part of the historical center and the Santa Fe, Los Martires and Teusaquillo neighborhoods. During the tour we visit the Parque Nacional, a coffee roaster where we see how Colombian coffee is selected and prepared, we taste fruits in a traditional market, pass by the National Museum and bullfighting plaza, where we often enter, and we play Colombia’s national sport, tejo. The tour covers some 13 kilometers, mostly flat. It’s a relaxed tour, with many stops where we talk about history, culture, politics, urban development and other subjects. All of our guides speak English, and for private tours we have also have French-, German- and Portuguese-speaking guides available. Our bicycles have aluminum frames, front suspension, 18 to 21 gears and Shimano parts. For tour groups of more than six people a mechanic/support person also accompanies the group.

Did you know Bogotá has the best nightlife in Latin America? Enjoy Bogotás nightlife with a Pub Crawl in the best party district of Bogotá, Zona Rosa, meeting people from all over the world. I'll be waiting for you at the meeting point where we'll have a craft beer tasting, and then you’ll get to choose your favorite beer to have a full glass of it. If you’re not a beer lover, no worries, you can have a shot of aguardiente, Colombia's national liquor. After this, we'll visit another bar in Zona T with a great ambiance, where we'll have cocktails with local liquors. We'll finish the pub crawl at a nightclub and keep the party going local style. We'll visit two great bars in Bogotá, enjoying a drink at each one of them and finishing at one of the coolest clubs in town meeting people from all over the world. Other things to note Please don't wear shorts or flip flops as this is not allowed at the nightclub. Jeans, tennis and a shirt or t-shirt is a perfect outfit. RNT 48080

If you want to discover the deep reality of the colombian capital you should join me in this experience trying to see and understand the configuration of the colombian society, we will not see colonial architecture, museums or fancy streets, we will go through the south neighborhoods of Bogota by using one of the most innovative transportation system in the world, Tansmilenio and Transmi Cable (Cable car). Bogota has different faces and this a really interesting one you dont want to miss. First of all, we take the Transmilenio (BRT System) direction to Tunal Station and reach the Cable Care used by 700.000 locals everyday as their main transportation system. We will go to the last station Paraiso, and walk around in a deteriorated urban district by the violence and poorness in the past, trying to improve its habitants and surroundings through the education, urban renovation, sports and art equipments. After visiting Paraiso district, seeing and spectacular view of Bogota and having a look to te different Graffiti scene, we will eat delicious traditional local food. By doing this tour, part of the money is to support the graffiti colective in the neighborhood! Other things to note Dont worry about safety, we will not take any risk and you will follow my indications. Andrea my friend, is a recognized leader in the neighborhood and she will be with us the entire time

Join a memorable visit to Namigni Animal Sanctuary, one of the world's largest cow sanctuaries and the largest farm animal sanctuary in Latin America. In a unique tour, you will learn the stories of the rescued and protected animals at the sanctuary, perhaps Tatara (the sheep who thinks she's a dog) will accompany us on the trails, you will be greeted by a large group of goats and sheep, and you can relax and contemplate the donkeys, horses, calves, bulls, and cows who enjoy human company. In a two-hour tour, you'll learn about what used to be a dairy farm and became an animal sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you here!