We had read about Bogota Bike Tours and
decided that this was probably the best (and most
unique) way to see parts of the city that we would
never otherwise find, so we signed up the next
day. Mike Caesar, our guide, led us to the
Paloquemao Market, filled with fruit and
vegetable vendors, where he arranged for the
group to taste a dozen or so different local fruits.
We then headed to an off-street coffee importer
to learn about production, and in the adjoining
café, to order delicious tinto (black coffee) and
creamy cappuccino. We continued on to the
historic city cemetery, the colourful red light
district, the bull-fighting arena, then ended the
tour back at Bolivar Plaza where some of the
brave souls in the group tasted fried ants
Paloquemao Market: smiles and local produce
(apparently it’s an acquired taste). But it was a
pretty amazing afternoon and certainly equalled the next day when we signed up for a two-hour
graffiti walking tour of the downtown area. Graffiti is an
accepted art form in the city and paintings by artists such as
Stink Fish, Nomad an