Discover Medellín Through Taste: Exotic Fruits Tour at Plaza Minorista

Imagine starting your morning in Medellín not with a typical tour bus ride, but with a steaming tintico (local coffee) in hand, surrounded by the rhythm and color of one of the city’s most authentic markets: Plaza Minorista José María Villa.

Welcome to the Exotic Fruits Tour — a walking adventure that’s as much about flavor as it is about culture, history, and real city life.

Where we meet

We’ll gather right outside the market’s main entrance on Avenida Ferrocarril, where you’ll get to meet me — Jose, your bilingual local guide and founder of Medellín Sounds Tours. Before diving into the market, we’ll sip on a freshly brewed tintico from a local shop. This quick pause lets you slow down, tune into the city’s sounds, and get ready to taste Medellín like a local.

Tasting the magic of Medellín

We begin on the market’s main floor, where endless fruit stalls create a colorful maze. Here’s just a taste of what you might discover:

• Mora Andina – a tart, mountain blackberry

• Curuba – smooth and tangy, perfect for juices

• Granadilla – crack it open, spoon out the sweet seeds

• Guanábana (Soursop) – creamy, tropical, and fragrant

• Murrapo – a wild banana with a soft texture

• Mamoncillo – pop it in your mouth, suck the pulp, spit the seed

• Borojó – an Amazonian “energy fruit” with a rich, earthy flavor

• Chontaduro – traditionally eaten with salt or honey

• Papaya – sweet, familiar, but fresher than you’ve ever tried

• Feijoa – aromatic, almost minty and tangy

And that’s just part of it — the true magic is that the selection changes with the season, so every tour is different.

Beyond fruit: herbs, spices & hidden gems

After tasting our way around the first floor, we’ll head to the second level, where Medellín’s herbalists sell everything from local medicinal plants to fragrant spices.

You’ll hear stories about traditional remedies, and we’ll even step into one or two lesser-known stalls that sell esoteric items: crystals, candles, and other unique offerings many visitors miss.

A full walk through the market — and a local meal

We won’t just stand still — we’ll walk the entire market, taking in its sounds, colors, and everyday energy. The tour ends where locals refuel: at a simple but beloved market restaurant.

If anyone’s still hungry, this is the perfect chance to try a traditional dish or fresh juice before we wrap up.

Saying goodbye — for now

We finish right where we began — at the main entrance. You’ll leave not just with new flavors in your memory, but with a deeper understanding of how Medellín eats, shops, and lives.

Why this tour is different

• Bilingual, local guide who’s lived abroad and understands travelers

• Real market experience, away from tourist-only spots

• Seasonal tastings — every tour is slightly different

• Stories, sounds, and street-level history you won’t find in guidebooks

Ready to taste Medellín?

Book your spot on the Exotic Fruits Tour in Plaza Minorista and discover why locals say you don’t truly know Medellín until you’ve tasted its fruits.

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