Shopping Tour in Bogotá

A Shopping Tour in Bogotá typically lasts between 4 to 6 hours, depending on the places you’d like to visit and how much time you spend at each stop. Here’s an approximate breakdown:

Estimated Duration:

• Transportation between stops: 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on traffic).

• Time in shopping centers and markets:

  • Modern malls (Andino, El Retiro, Santafé): 1–2 hours per location.

  • Artisan markets (Pasaje Rivas): 1–1.5 hours.

• Free time: Usually included for you to explore at your own pace.

• Optional additions that may extend the tour:

  • Lunch stop at nearby restaurants (1–1.5 hours).

  • Extra time if visiting more than three locations.

On the Shopping Tour Bogotá, you’ll find fashion, leather accessories, crafts, jewelry, and Colombian design products.

The tour includes visits to jewelry stores, leather goods shops, Colombian designer boutiques, fashion outlets, and local artisan stores.

In Bogotá, you’ll discover a wide variety of unique products that reflect Colombia’s cultural, artisanal, and culinary richness. Here are some recommendations:

1. Crafts and Souvenirs:

   • Wayuu Bags: Handwoven, colorful bags made by indigenous communities.

   • Vueltiao Hats: A Colombian symbol, made from cane fiber.

   • Jewelry and Emeralds: Colombia is renowned for its high-quality emeralds—look for certified jewelry shops.

   • Clay and Ceramic Figurines: Traditional decorative items found in markets like Usaquén or La Candelaria.

2. Local Clothing and Fashion:

   • Alpaca and Wool Garments: Ideal for Bogotá’s cool weather, available in local shops and artisan markets.

   • Colombian Design: Find unique fashion pieces from local designers in exclusive boutiques in Zona T or Andino Mall.

3. Coffee and Gourmet Products:

   • Colombian Coffee: Specialty coffee from local farms or brands like Juan Valdez or Devoción.

   • Artisan Chocolate: Made with fine aroma cacao—perfect as gifts.

   • Typical Snacks: “Panelitas de leche,” “bocadillo veleño” (guava paste), and “obleas.”

4. Art and Home Décor:

   • Paintings and Sculptures: Created by local artists reflecting Colombian culture and landscapes.

   • Handwoven Textiles and Tapestries: Great for home decoration.

5. Books and Music:

   • Books by Colombian Authors: Works by Gabriel García Márquez, Laura Restrepo, or Mario Mendoza.

   • Traditional Music: CDs or vinyls of vallenato, cumbia, and Andean music.

6. Local Markets:

   • Paloquemao Market: Buy fresh flowers, exotic fruits like granadilla, uchuva, and lulo, or Colombian spices.

• Artisan markets: Usaquén, Pasaje Rivas.

• Shopping malls: Andino, El Retiro.

• Specialty shops: Zona G and Zona T.

These items let you take home a piece of Colombian culture, filled with authenticity and quality.