PRIVATE Plaza Minorista Market Tour & Cooking Class with Daniela
About
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!
- Private experience
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.
Sample menu
Ajiaco (traditional soup) or Papa rellena (stuffed potatoes)
Sudado de muchacho (meat and potato)
or Arroz con pollo (rice with veggies and chicken)
Mazamorra (a traditional dessert made with corn)
or Arroz con leche (a sweet rice pudding)
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Reviews
6 on Viator · 19 on Tripadvisor
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
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Before you go
- 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
- Host name: Daniela Mariscal Roldán Host phone: +57 3114 770 397 Host email: danimarischo@gmail.com Host Address: Calle 1#38-88, Edificio Piedecuesta, Apto 504, Medellín (Colombia) Neighborhood: El poblado Meeting instructions: Meet Daniela at her apartment (PIEDECUESTA - El Refugio 2). Here is a Google Maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/YTwqVMPGn2CPCWLr5 When you're driving down "loma de los parra" just before you arrive at San Fernando Plaza, it is the old building on the right We hope you are looking forward to your in-home culinary experience with a local in Medellin! Please call your host if you need any help with directions. Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
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.