Tejo and Beer Tour in Bogotá: Play Colombia's National Sport
Three hours of throwing, laughing and drinking beer with locals
A Tejo and beer tour in Bogotá is a 3-hour activity where you throw metal discs at small explosives while drinking local beer and learning Colombia's national sport from a guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a minimum of four beers per person, field reservation and all-risk insurance are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish and the minimum age is 18.
Step-by-step itinerary
Play Tejo and enjoy local beers
- Meet guide at hotel
- Travel to Tejo field
- Receive personalized Tejo lesson
- Play Tejo with locals and travelers
- Learn history of Tejo sport
- Drink variety of local beers
- Enjoy fun and laughter for 2 hours
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Bogotá accommodation.
- personalized lesson in how to play Tejo.
- a minimum of four local beers per person.
- reservation at the Tejo field.
- all-risk insurance during play.
- live guide in English or Spanish.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
Before you book
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours
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The experience
Tejo is Colombia's national sport. You throw metal discs at a clay target rigged with small explosives that detonate on impact. The guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you to a Tejo field in a popular downtown neighborhood, where you'll spend three hours throwing, drinking beer and watching locals play. The sport has humble countryside origins and moved into the city. The word Tejo itself means steel projectile. What makes it a sport rather than just target practice is the company. You play in a group, trade turns, and the noise and celebration are part of the rules.
You'll get a personalized lesson on how to throw and score before you start playing. The guide walks you through the technique and the scoring system, then you join in with other travelers and locals at the field. Four beers per person are included, and the variety of local options means you're tasting what people in Bogotá actually drink while they play. The screaming and laughing are constant. It's the sound of the sport itself, not decoration.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the field. The guide contacts you the day before to confirm timing and answer any questions. All-risk insurance covers you during play. Public transportation is available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at the field instead.
Is this one for you?You're staying in Bogotá and want to do something locals actually do instead of the standard sightseeing route. This puts you in a downtown neighborhood playing Colombia's national sport with a guide and other travelers, drinking beer and learning the rules as you throw.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What exactly is Tejo and how do you play it?
Tejo is Colombia's national sport in which you throw metal discs at a clay target embedded with small explosives. When the disc hits, the explosives detonate. You learn the throwing technique and scoring rules from the guide before playing with other travelers and locals at the field.
How many beers are included in the tour?
A minimum of four beers per person are included, and you'll sample the variety of local options available at the field.
Will I need to be fit or athletic to play Tejo?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide teaches you the throwing technique and you play at your own pace with the group.
What happens if I arrive late or need to leave early?
The guide will contact you the day before to discuss your schedule and any requirements. Public transportation is also available near the field if you need flexibility.
Tejo and Beer Tour in Bogotá: Play Colombia's National Sport
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