Take a Food- and Drink-Fueled Trip Through the Streets of Bogotá

See why the capital of Colombia is quickly becoming the world's next big food destination.
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The new Colombian cuisine involves plenty of locally grown produce, a nod to traditional recipes, and a marked tendency toward the whimsical. Here are all the places you can seek out the best of nuevo Colombiano food and drink. That is, once you've booked your flight to Bogotá.

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    The lofty, airy interior at Mercado, a much-loved farm-to-table spot.

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    Enjoying pour-over Colombian coffee at Bourbon Café.

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    Tender grilled octopus and veggies at Abasto, a colorful restaurant-cum-bodega with a focus on sustainable produce from local farms. Totally on-trend.

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    The staff at Abasto.

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    Drinking chicha, a sweet maize-based beverage, in the La Candelaria of downtown Bogotá.

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    You'll find mostly vegetarian fare at El Ciervo y El Oso—but you'll also fried pork rinds with yuca.

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    A fresh juice from El Ciervo y El Oso.

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    Tomate de árbol, maracuyá, guanabana—if it sounds like something that's hard to pronounce, chances are it's one of the many exotic native fruits sold at Paloquemao market.

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    The highlight of Paloquemao market: The exotic, fruity juices sold at many of the stalls.

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    If you find yourself hungry at Paloquemao, lunch on lechona (a pork and rice dish served out of the pig itself).

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    Watermelon at one of the many fruit stands around the city.

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    Carve out some time for a long lunch at the chill neighborhood favorite Salvo Patria.

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    Braised beets at Tábula, where you'll find home-style dishes in one of the city's most beautiful dining rooms.

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    The stunning view.

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