PRIVATE Plaza Minorista Market Tour & Cooking Class with Daniela

5.0
(25 reviews)
Medellín, Colombia

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a guided tour of Plaza Minorista with Daniela, the second biggest market in Medellin. She will teach you about local ingredients used in Colombian cuisine and the history behind the country's diverse food, while you walk through this vibrant market. You will also get a tasting of a few local fruits and street food like buñuelos (cheese fritters) or arepa de choclo, before your 1 hour market tour ends. And once you're back at Daniela’s home, you will learn how to cook a Colombian meal with her mother, that you will later share together.

Don't hesitate to embark on this culinary adventure and learn all about Columbian culture and cuisine!

Example Menu

Starter

Ajiaco (traditional soup) or Papa rellena (stuffed potatoes)

Main

Sudado de muchacho (meat and potato)

or Arroz con pollo (rice with veggies and chicken)

Dessert

Mazamorra (a traditional dessert made with corn)

or Arroz con leche (a sweet rice pudding)

What's Included

Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Hands-on Colombian cooking class in a local family home
Guided tour of Plaza Minorista market with a local
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host at their home in El poblado. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and contact details can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover Medellín's food culture with Daniela on a private visit to Plaza Minorista, one of the city's largest and most vibrant markets. Explore stalls filled with fresh produce and local ingredients before heading home to prepare authentic Colombian dishes with Daniela and her family, then sit down together to enjoy your homemade meal.

This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Daniela will teach you 2 traditional Colombian dishes from family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together.

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Colombian culture and cuisine.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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