Farmers Markets in Bogota??

raquel23 says on Jul 26, 2007, 19:10:

Thank you, i think i prefer the smaller ones

Raquel

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Beantown says on Jul 26, 2007, 20:16:

When I am in Norte Bogota, I go to Codabas with my girlfriend. It's a great farmers market in the more local tradition. I am told that farmers sell directly. In my experience, the prices are cheaper than the Exito/Carrulla/Cafam stores (which are the big chains). The neighborhood is more run down (even for being on the North) so be careful ... at least that's what she says. I never see the danger.

The address is Carrera 7 # 180

Definately fresh fruits we don't have here ... if "here" is outside of Colombia.

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Leeroy says on Jul 27, 2007, 07:07:

Exito also has fruit. So does Carulla and Carrefour, I believe...

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juanalejo says on Jul 27, 2007, 07:31:

raquel, there is a supermarket called Surtifruver which caters only to fruits and vegetables, it is very worth having a look at if you are looking for exotic fruits. There is a large one at Avenue 9th with 140th Street.

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webmanco says on Jul 27, 2007, 08:00:

There are lots of places to buy fruits,

Even near La Candelaria there is a "Placita", others as mentioned before are, Paloquemao con calle 19 before carrera 30, Las Ferias Av Rojas Pinilla Boyaca Avenida Rojas # 74 -52. Plaza de las Nieves, at different locations there are surtifruver and Gran Trigal.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Gator says on Jul 27, 2007, 08:40:

Surtifruver is good and we have never had a problem with Carulla. A little more expensive but since it is only a couple blocks, around the corner, on 7 and Cl 63, there is no driving and close by. Big plus is anything we don't like can easily be exchanged. Open from a bout 7 am to 1o pm.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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cderekbower says on Jul 27, 2007, 12:05:

If you are really interested in tropical and subtropical fruits, their uses and methods of preparation, I would be able to go with you to the big cheap market near the apartment where my wife and I live.
I am familiar with about 100 species of tropical fruits and have recently left my farm in Dominica where I grew many uncommon foods. Fruits are my passion.
282 2452 ...a spanish-only speaker will answer the phone just ask for Carlos or Nisha.

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