Colombian Culinary Explorer Tour Detail Page

Arrive in Bogotá, Colombia’s bustling capital, and check into a luxury boutique hotel. Begin your culinary adventure with a street food tour in La Candelaria, sampling arepas (corn cakes with cheese & butter), ajiaco (hearty chicken & potato soup), and chicha, a traditional fermented corn drink. Explore Paloquemao Market, one of the largest in Colombia, where you’ll discover exotic tropical fruits, fresh herbs, and local spices. End the day with dinner at Leo, a Michelin-starred restaurant celebrating ancestral Colombian ingredients.

Travel into the Andean countryside to visit a traditional coffee farm, where you’ll experience coffee picking, roasting, and a guided tasting session. Enjoy lunch at a hacienda, featuring the classic Bandeja Paisa—a platter with beans, plantains, rice, chorizo, and avocado. In the afternoon, visit a cacao plantation for a bean-to-bar chocolate-making workshop, where you’ll learn about the process of creating artisanal Colombian chocolate. Return to Bogotá for an aguardiente (Colombian liquor) & chocolate pairing session.

Fly to Medellín, Colombia’s most innovative culinary city. Begin your day at Mercado del Río, a trendy food hall featuring top local chefs. Join a private cooking class, where you’ll learn to make Sancocho (Colombian meat & vegetable stew), Empanadas Paisas, and Patacones (fried plantains with hogao sauce). Spend the afternoon exploring Plaza Minorista, a bustling market where you’ll sample exotic fruits like lulo, feijoa, maracuya, and granadilla. Dine at Oci.Mde, a renowned restaurant offering a modern twist on Colombian cuisine.

Indulge your senses on this immersive, full-day cocoa workshop experience in Medellín, where Colombia’s rich chocolate heritage takes center stage. Begin your journey with a hands-on introduction to the world of cacao, tracing its roots from bean to bar. Learn traditional roasting techniques, craft your own artisanal chocolate, and discover the complex flavors that make Colombian cocoa world-renowned. Along the way, savor locally-inspired treats and sip on rich hot chocolate made the authentic way. Perfect for foodies and chocolate lovers alike, this day offers a delicious taste of Medellín’s culinary soul.

Travel to Cartagena, the jewel of the Caribbean coast, and visit Bazurto Market, a lively hub of Afro-Caribbean flavors and local vendors. Join a cooking class with a Palenquera chef, learning to make Coconut Rice, Posta Cartagenera (slow-cooked beef in rich sauce), and Mote de Queso (yam and cheese soup). Enjoy a rum & chocolate tasting at a historic distillery before dining at Celele, a Michelin-recognized restaurant that celebrates the Caribbean’s culinary heritage.

Embark on a private boat trip to Barú or the Rosario Islands, where you’ll relax on pristine white-sand beaches. Indulge in a beachfront seafood feast, featuring fresh ceviche, grilled lobster, and coconut cocktails. Participate in a beachside cooking workshop, where local chefs teach you traditional coastal recipes. Return to Cartagena for a sunset dinner on a rooftop terrace, with stunning views of the historic walled city.