This is our selection for the World Cup: Over 200 producers will gather at Bolívar Square for the Gran Mercado Campesino

This free-admission event will gather nearly 200 food producers and processors from rural Bogotá and various regions across the country, transforming the heart of the capital into a grand showcase of flavors, traditions, and culture.

Gran Mercado Campesino

Over the course of two days, visitors and tourists arriving for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have the chance to journey through Colombia without leaving the city. They can discover fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, honey, tubers, and dairy products, as well as a wide array of processed foods, traditional candies, artisanal bakeries, and local dishes. This experience offers the perfect opportunity to have breakfast, enjoy lunch, buy groceries, and directly support rural communities

The Gran Mercado Campesino: ahora es mundial, led by the District Secretariat for Economic Development, aims to strengthen the bond between the countryside and the city. It promotes fair trade, conscious consumption, and recognition of the fundamental role that rural producers play in Bogotá's food security. The initiative also aligns with the celebration of National Farmers' Day, highlighting the dedication of those who cultivate and preserve the flavors that define the country

A spectacular goal at the Bolívar Square

In addition to the gastronomic offers, the Bolívar Square will feature a cultural and recreational lineup for the entire family. This will include musical performances, artistic exhibitions, sports activities, soccer, and, of course, traditional Colombian games like la rana. The initiative seeks to provide a comprehensive experience that blends identity, entertainment, and learning around the rural world.

Farmers' markets solidify their place as one of Bogotá's most authentic attractions. They offer an opportunity for residents and visitors to discover Colombia's cultural and productive diversity, while supporting the development of rural economies and enjoying a celebration that connects the countryside with the city.

Rural Bogotá

Rural Bogotá accounts for more than 75% of the Capital District's total land area. Contrary to the image of a metropolis made entirely of asphalt, it is a vast territory with a deep agricultural and environmental vocation. It shelters vital paramo ecosystems and is home to farming communities that supply the city with its food. 

The rural areas are primarily distributed across the mountainous regions and the southern part of the district: 

Sumapaz: This is the largest locality and the only one that is completely rural. It is home to the world’s largest paramo ecosystem and is dedicated to tuber production and high-altitude livestock farming. 

Usme and Ciudad Bolívar: Both localities feature vast rural expanses dedicated to the cultivation of potatoes, vegetables, peas, fava beans, and dairy production.

Other localities: Significant rural zones, primarily focused on environmental conservation, are also found within the localities of Usaquén, Chapinero, Santa Fe, San Cristóbal, and Suba.

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