Pereira: Enjoy an afternoon of fishing with local cuisine

Risaralda, Colombia



You'll get to experience the thrill of catching your own lunch, which will include delicious fish and fried patacones (plantain slices) served on banana leaves, typical of Risaralda, with hogao (tomato and onion sauce) and a drink.

Highlights

  • Go sport fishing in the midst of nature
  • Eat your own fish wrapped in a banana leaf
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch with hogao

Description

10:30 AM – Hotel pick-up: The experience begins with the pick-up of participants at the hotel to take them to Pesca Deportiva El Dólar, a natural setting designed for enjoying a different kind of day, surrounded by tranquility, nature, and the typical cuisine of our region.

11:00 am – Start of the experience: Upon arrival, we'll kick off a fun day of sport fishing, where you can experience the thrill of catching your own lunch and enjoy a moment of connection with nature. The activity is designed both for those who want to enjoy a different kind of adventure and for those who are looking for a place to relax and unwind.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Experience: During the day, you can enjoy fishing and the areas available for picnicking and relaxing. As part of the experience, you can enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of fish and fried patacones (fried plantains), traditionally served in banana leaves, accompanied by hogao (a tomato and onion sauce) and a delicious drink, highlighting the distinctive flavors of our beautiful Risaralda region.

2:00 p.m. – End of the experience and drop-off: We wrap up the experience and begin the return journey, transporting the participants back to the hotel.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, suitable footwear, and insect repellent. Food, drinks, or items other than those specified are not included. Any additional purchases will be the participant's responsibility.

Includes

Includes a fish lunch wrapped in banana leaves with hogao sauce and a drink

Excludes

It does not include the consumption of food or other unrelated products.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes hotel pick-up, sport fishing at Pesca Deportiva El Dólar, and a lunch featuring fish cooked in banana leaf with hogao sauce.
Fishing takes place at Pesca Deportiva El Dólar, a natural outdoor location near Pereira, Colombia.
The experience typically starts around 10:30 AM with hotel pick-up; check the website for current schedule details.
Yes, the activity is suitable for beginners and experienced anglers alike.
The fish caught is cooked wrapped in a banana leaf and served with hogao, a traditional Colombian sauce.
Yes, transportation from the hotel to Pesca Deportiva El Dólar and back is included.
Yes, participants eat the fish they catch as part of the lunch provided.
The lunch features local Colombian cuisine, including fish cooked in banana leaf with hogao sauce.
The experience lasts approximately a few hours in the late morning and early afternoon; check the website for exact duration.
Yes, the activity is suitable for families and children interested in fishing and local Colombian food.

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