BOGOTÁ
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The 10 most popular workshops in Bogotá. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Bogotá specialty coffee workshop: field-to-cup roasting lessons, Chapinero café tastings, and caffeinated samples for $45.95.
“An amazing trip through Colombia’s coffee regions with delicious coffee. Learned so much about the history, culture, and intricacies of the varieties.”
Learn aerosol basics in Bogotá. Invent a name, practice throwup 3D style, and paint your own graffiti in a mural-filled courtyard.
“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work,…”
Make a real Colombian emerald silver ring in a working Bogotá workshop, learning the metal-and-emerald story with a small English/Spanish group.
Private 90-minute salsa and Latin rhythms class in Bogotá. Learn basics of Colombian salsa, merengue, bachata, vallenato with English support.
“I would definitely recommend taking a salsa class with Julien. He was a great instructor and tailored the class to our skill level. One of the most fun things we did in Bogota.”
Private Latin dance lessons in Bogotá’s La Candelaria with salsa, bachata, merengue options, plus a Monserrate stop and easy-practice tips.
“Roger was an excellent and patient teacher despite my lack of coordination and the language barrier. I learnt heaps with him in a very short amount of time, highly recommend!”
Private Bogotá market tour and 4-hour Colombian cooking class with Liz cocina taller, coffee, and 3 dishes, including vegetarian options.
“We learned how to make empanadas and aborrajados from a pro! First we went to a small market to get our ingredients and then we were off to her kitchen to make typical Colombian food. Liz was so much fun, easy going and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed her cooking class, the food was delicious…”
Taste Colombian cocoa from five regions in Bogotá, learn the process, and make truffles at Di Amato in a 90-minute workshop.
“This was a great experience. I had a lot of fun and was very well educated about many things Colombian. Thank you to Juan Davide and Melissa for their time and effort.”
Bogotá mochila workshop: weave a mini bag, sample Indigenous fermented drink, and take home a full-size mochila after a Muisca-area walk.
“I loved this activity. Juan was our informative and professional guide. On our walk to the shop, he gave us interesting information about what we were seeing. He also took pictures of us making the mochila. It was fun and I didn't realize the detail that went into the products. The lady at the shop…”
Full-day coffee plantation tour from Bogotá with hotel pickup, hands-on Hacienda Coloma learning, tastings with coffee liqueur, and scenic stops.
“This tour had many problems and was very disorganized; it was improvised every step of the way. Keep in mind : we had a manager of this tour company with us on the tour in addition to the driver and the guide.”
Private 3-hour Bogotá coffee walking tour with cupping, three specialty cafés, and an English-speaking guide teaching tasting and brewing.
“An amazing time! We learned so much including a lot of history and how to taste different notes and aromas! Highly recommend.”
