Weaving Peace with visit to Casa de la Paz and lunch
A gastronomic tour to gain an insight into the complex evolution of Colombia’s conflict and peace efforts, while hearing multiple narratives of the same story from changemakers, artists, and chefs.
Description
After the enormous effort made for the Peace Agreement (signed in September 2016) that ended more than 50 years of conflict with more than eight million victims, Colombia is in a crucial moment that will define the path for the next decades. To understand the present, heal the wounds from the past, and build a solid peace fabric for the future, it is necessary to look at ourselves from a different angle and understand the tremendous complexity of our history and the contradictions that have been part of us. Our Weaving Peace tour is our way to address a central part of Colombia’s story and present moment, in a fun, interactive, and didactic way. Whether you are interested in history and politics, or just culture and gastronomy, this is for you. We have crafted this tour with the help of academia, artists, changemakers, and chefs to make it a MUST for every traveler who comes to Colombia. This tour visits different key spots in Bogota’s city center, walking along Avenida Jimenez towards Plaza de Bolivar, learning about all the history that holds the streets as you taste a variety of street food. Arrive at Fragmentos space, an anti-monument by the renowned Colombian artist Doris Salcedo that speaks about the transition towards peace (gallery closed on Mondays). Following this, enjoy a savory meal at Luz Dary's restaurant, where her journey from displacement to culinary recognition symbolizes resilience, hope, and the power of everyday passion in peacebuilding. After lunch, delight in a selection of exquisite chocolate that embodies stories of hope and resilience. To finish off, visit Casa de la Paz, an open-for-dialogue space where we will taste craft beer made by former FARC combatants and hear about their process of reintegration into society, and have a chance to know more about the entrepreneurship arising from the peace process.
Included
- Guide EN/ES
- Ice cream tasting
- Local Beer La Trocha
- Chocolate tasting
- Lunch at Mamá Luz
- Coffee tasting at Arte y Pasión
- Snack at Apotecario del Condor
Important information
Meeting Point: Arte y pasión Café: Escuela de baristas, Cl. 16 #7 - 76, Bogotá, Colombia
How this tour creates an impact
Travelers on the Weaving Peace tour support initiatives that are contributing to the peacebuilding process from different perspectives. Preserving biodiverse crops throughout Colombia and who work hand in hand with conflict-vulnerable farmer communities through fair trade and association. Promoting productive projects that guarantee opportunities out of war-based economies for previously conflict-involved communities throughout the country. Generating economic inclusion for actors that are transitioning from war-based economies.
- The "Full Experience" version is not available on Sundays.
- The short 3 hour version has a limited food experience.
- The meeting point for the short version is Arte y pasión Café: Escuela de baristas Cl. 16 #7 - 76
This tours is part our HEART experiences.
Additional information
Things to bring:
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- Raincoat or umbrella
Cancellation policies
This experience can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
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