Colombia
9 Best Markets in Colombia
The markets travelers rate highest across Colombia, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Colombia. Refreshed monthly.
Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao
Market · BogotaFree entryPlaza de Mercado Paloquemao is a vibrant public market in central Bogotá, offering an authentic slice of Colombian daily life.
Read our full guide →Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquen
Market · BogotaFree entryMercado de las Pulgas de Usaquen is a vibrant weekend flea market set in the charming Usaquen neighborhood of Bogota.
Read our full guide →Centro Comercial Andino
Market · BogotaFree entryCentro Comercial Andino is one of Bogota's premier shopping destinations, located in the vibrant Zona Rosa district.
Read our full guide →Centro Comercial Atlantis Plaza
Market · BogotaFree entryCentro Comercial Atlantis Plaza is a contemporary shopping mall located on Calle 81 in the affluent El Retiro district of Bogotá.
Read our full guide →Centro Comercial Bima
Market · BogotaFree entryCentro Comercial Bima is a lively market located along Autopista Norte in Bogota, Colombia.
Read our full guide →Lucy Jewelry
Market · CartagenaFree entryLucy Jewelry is a well-known market located in the heart of Cartagena's old town, on Calle Santo Domingo.
Read our full guide →Coolture Coo
Market · BogotaFree entryCoolture Coo is a vibrant concept store and market in Bogotá that showcases the best of Colombian contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship.
Read our full guide →Casa Santamaria
Market · BogotaFree entryCasa Santamaria is a delightful market nestled on Antiquarian Street in Bogota, offering a treasure trove of antiques, vintage items, and collectibles.
Read our full guide →Avenida Chile Centro Comercial y Financiero
Market · BogotaFree entryAvenida Chile Centro Comercial y Financiero is a commercial and financial hub located in the heart of Bogota, Colombia.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in Colombia?
Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao in Bogota is the most reviewed, with 726 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Colombia's markets is worth going out of your way for?
Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquen in Bogota rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 668 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Colombia has the most markets?
Bogota, with 8 on this list, ahead of Cartagena on 1. The list spans 2 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these markets free to visit?
Yes, 9: Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquen, Centro Comercial Andino and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 225 tracked places in Colombia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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