Exotic Fruits Tour

Curious to try some Colombian food which is not fried? Nothing against empanadas and buñuelos (we LOVE them!), but why not explore the healthy and truly diverse side of our local gastronomy? Join us on an exotic fruits tour, walk through one of Medellin’s main markets and see, feel and taste what makes Colombia the first country in the world in terms of fruit biodiversity. Learn about a variety of exotic fruits and try them with us…

Duration

2½ hours

Language

English

Schedule

Mon to Sun at 10:00am. Full time slot? Join the waitlist, extra groups may open.

Price

100,000 COP + VAT

Exotic Fruits Tour

In this tour we will guide you through the labyrinth of one of Medellín’s main indoor markets. We will stop at different fruit stalls to taste over 10 exotic fruits, most of which you are likely to never have seen before (we’re not talking mangos and pineapples!).

We will introduce you to some of the vendors, and explain the benefits of each fruit as well as how to recognize ripeness/quality. At the end, there will be a chance to sit down at Don Rigo’s “smoothie bar”, where you can enjoy a fresh fruit juice/smoothie. Join us on this tasty adventure and make sure to come hungry!

FAQ's

Content

We'll guide you through the labyrinth of one of Medellín's main indoor markets, stopping at different fruit stalls to taste over 10 exotic fruits — most of which you've probably never seen before (we're not talking mangos and pineapples!).

Along the way, we'll introduce you to some of the vendors and explain the benefits of each fruit, plus how to spot ripeness and quality like a local.

At the end, you'll have a chance to sit down at Don Rigo's smoothie bar and enjoy a fresh fruit juice or smoothie.

Come hungry — this is a tasty adventure!

Meeting Point

The main pedestrian entrance of Plaza Minorista. After booking, we'll send you detailed instructions about the exact meeting point.

Schedule

Monday to Sunday at 10:00am.

If a slot appears fully booked, join the waiting list — depending on demand, we may open an additional group. Booking is required!

Price

COP 100,000 + VAT per person (approximately US$24 + VAT). Includes fruit tasting and a fresh juice.

Don't want to pay the VAT? Check the VAT section below.

VAT

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Colombia is 19%. According to Colombian law, a VAT exemption can be applied to tourist services for non-residents who provide:

  • A copy of the main page of their passport.
  • A copy of the full passport page containing the tourist entry stamp (types PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, PIP-10 or visas TP-7, TP-11, TP-12).

Please note: sending only the stamp itself is not sufficient — the complete passport page where the stamp appears is required.

If you send us the required documents using the form provided during booking (before taking the tour), we can apply the exemption and charge you the price excluding VAT. The exemption applies only to the tickets of those from whom we receive the complete documentation.

Ending Point

The tour takes place entirely within the market. We finish inside, and the guide can walk you back to the same entrance where we started.

How Long Is the Tour?

2½ hours.

Language

English.

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