Gastronomy Bogotá has become a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience coffee beyond a single cup. In its traditional and modern neighborhoods, the city offers a vibrant route through areas where specialty cafés, artisan roasters, and cultural spaces invite you to explore in December the many nuances of a product that is a national symbol.
To strengthen this legacy and recognize Bogotá as the national epicenter of consumption, culture, and sensory experiences of 100% Colombian coffee, the District Institute of Tourism, the Coffee Cultural Fund (FCC), the Bogotá Secretariat of Economic Development, and the Departmental Committee of Coffee Growers of Cundinamarca present Conexión Bogotá: Experiencias de Café.
This initiative aims to promote the consumption of this iconic beverage through specialty coffee shops located throughout the city, which are featured in a multimedia special on www.visitbogota.co, the city's official tourism promotion website. Here is a tour of some of Bogotá's coffee zones, which offer the finest beans in the country.
Between cups, flavors, and traditions
The first sip of coffee, perhaps paired with a delicious buñuelo, should be enjoyed in Chapinero. This area, which is much more than one of Bogotá's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, is also a place where the aroma of specialty coffee blends with art, sustainability, and urban culture. To explore its coffee-growing area is to enter a circuit of unique, diverse spaces that celebrate Colombian talent, from seed to cup.
This part of the city is home to places where the search for balance and energy transforms coffee into a sensory experience, awakening body and mind through hot and cold beverages. Cráneo Sacral (Carrera 8 #41-38), Café de la Tintería (Calle 54A #4A-21, second floor), and Café de los Tres (Calle 56 #7-36) offer a learning laboratory: workshops, extraction methods, and conversations that connect visitors with the essence of coffee culture.
At Carrera 14 # 77-30, Haba Tonka Pastelería Artesanal sweetens the route with its signature pastries. Here, specialty coffee meets local ingredients to create unforgettable pairings—try it with the traditional Christmas natilla and enjoy a delightful match for your palate. But if diversity is your thing, Open Chapinero (Calle 65 #4 A 03) offers 100% national products sourced from micro and nano lots from different regions of the country. Its selection highlights aromatic profiles and flavors that reflect the richness of Colombia’s soils and mountains.
Usaquén: a sensory journey through northern Bogotá
The invitation now is to venture into Usaquén, where the coffee tradition beats in every corner. Among streets filled with history, artisan markets, and bohemian spots, this iconic district in the north of the city invites you to enjoy an end-of-year experience through authentic spaces, unforgettable aromas, and proposals that celebrate local culture. Nebel (Av. Calle 116 # 11c-50), Macizo Café (Carrera 6 # 119-23), and Huellas & Café (Calle 116 # 9-76) are specialty shops that honor high-altitude coffees, production processes, coffee growers, and purpose-driven causes, places where every cup becomes a sensory exploration.
And since December is synonymous with charm and love, Aromas del viento (Av. Carrera 19 #143A-14) and Caffa (Carrera 7 #113-43) offer complete experiences, where each cup tells a story, and each visit invites you to explore the country's coffee identity. It's the perfect time to fall in love with coffee.
La Candelaria, coffee between colonial walls and urban art
In this part of the city, on the cobbled streets of La Candelaria, where every façade holds centuries of history, the aroma of Colombian coffee becomes your guide. This coffee experience will take you to Jaguar Coffee (Calle 12b # 2-85), a space where every cup seeks to reconnect with nature. A few steps away, Santos, Brujas y Alquimistas (Carrera 6 # 7-24) invites you into a magical universe where coffee transforms into art.
Very close by, in the heart of Callejón del Embudo, you’ll find Casa Galería (Carrera 2a # 12b-92) which blends history and flavor; Café del Mercado (Carrera 2a # 12b-92), located inside La Concordia Marketplace and ideal for enjoying a special cup after exploring the neighborhood or nearby markets; and Aromas de la Tierra (Calle 12C #1-40), where visitors can find responsibly grown Colombian coffee, along with a variety of organic products from different regions of the country.
Finally, Doris Ortíz (Carrera 6 #10-05) offers a space that pays tribute to Colombia’s artisan hands, bringing together products made by families from different regions and pairing this cultural offering with export-quality, 100% Colombian coffee.
La Candelaria is an unmissable stop for those seeking cultural tourism paired with exceptional coffee.
Santa Fe and Teusaquillo: a journey through the aromas and culture of Bogotá
And to conclude this coffee-filled journey, in the heart of the city, within these two traditional districts, lies an area infused with tradition, art, and sustainability. It is a place that invites you to discover how Colombia’s most iconic bean transforms into unique experiences full of flavor and creativity.
In Santa Fe, Agüita Negra (Carrera 4a # 26c-04) is a place where coffee from Santander comes to life. Its brewing methods highlight diverse profiles, the result of the work of coffee growers from that region who are renowned for their excellence. Just a few steps away, Cat Coffee (Carrera 6 #26B-61 L1), and a bit farther, Café Balzac (Carrera 7a # 17-01), are places where coffee becomes culture, history, and shared knowledge. Its aroma blends with workshops, tastings, and educational experiences that reveal each step of the process, from harvest to cup.
And in Teusaquillo, Café Aima (Calle 53a #25-21 Galerías Shopping Center, Location 3064) offers far more than a beverage: it tells the story of a bean grown directly by its producers, under an approach that protects life in all its forms. Its flavor is sweet, with medium citrus acidity, fruity notes, and a touch of dark chocolate. Just steps away from the urban bustle, Doppio Café (Carrera 20 #37-10) appears as an intimate refuge where espresso takes center stage. In this cozy space, every cup is crafted with care and precision, accompanied by a delicious selection of artisanal pastries.
Bogotá Coffee Roasters (Calle 43 #19-30) represents the most contemporary and educational side of specialty coffee. This project invites you to explore 100% Colombian origins, profiles, and preparation techniques. Its modern spaces, enlivened by live music and jazz, create a creative atmosphere that accompanies workshops, tastings, and experiences dedicated to roasting.
Finally, Quipile Coffee (Av. Carrera 24 #42-71) and Le Tiende (Carrera 24 #37-44) located on the beautiful and bohemian Parkway, are places where ideas, friendship, music, arts, and diversity come together. More than just cafes, they are spaces for experiences where visitors can learn, taste, and connect with the real origin of Colombian coffee.
Teusaquillo is the ideal place for those who seek to understand coffee from its origin to the final cup, guided by expert baristas and an educational approach that celebrates the country's coffee culture.
Through these shops, Bogotá offers the perfect experience to discover, learn, and enjoy the essence of Colombian coffee flavor. It's December, Christmas is in the air, and there’s nothing better than celebrating it with a good cup of coffee.
All the tourist and entertainment plans in the city can be found here, at www.visitbogota.co. Don't forget to download the free 'Visit Bogotá' app on your smartphone.
