Alimentec 2026 returns to Bogotá from June 9 to 12 at Corferias, consolidating its position as the most important B2B platform for the food and beverage sector in Latin America. Organized by Corferias and Koelnmesse (Germany) under the international Anuga Select Colombia label, the trade show gathers more than 600 exhibitors, 14 represented countries, and over 30,000 professional visitors from the horeca sector, retail, food industry, and food technology suppliers.
The 2026 edition marks a milestone: for the first time under the joint Anuga Select Colombia brand, raising its international profile and attracting delegations from Germany, Spain, Italy, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and all Andean countries. The thematic verticals cover gourmet, fresh, frozen, dairy, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, industrial baking, snacks, functional ingredients, process equipment, and packaging technology.
For global brand executives, corporate buyers from retail chains, regional distributors, and international delegations, mobility logistics in Bogotá during the trade show is a critical aspect. This guide covers transfers from El Dorado International Airport, executive hotels near Corferias, hourly service for exhibitors, and group coordination.
Alimentec 2026: Program and Key Facts
Venue: Corferias — Carrera 37 #24-67, Bogotá Dates: Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12, 2026 Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Tuesday to Thursday), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Friday) Format: B2B with prior professional registration (credential verification) Exhibitors: more than 600 companies from 14 countries Exhibition area: 30,000 m² (Gran Salón + halls 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6) Expected visitors: 30,000+ professionals
Parallel programming: - Foro Empresarial Alimentec — daily conferences and panels - Concurso Sabor Colombia — gastronomic innovations - Espacio Gastronómico de Autor — show cooking with renowned chefs - Misión Comercial Internacional — curated business agenda for foreign buyers
El Dorado Airport Transfers to Corferias
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of South America's most important air hubs. Corferias is approximately 8 km from the airport.
Direct route: El Dorado Airport to Av. El Dorado to Carrera 50 to Av. La Esperanza to Corferias. Time: 20-35 min depending on traffic.
Alternative route: Airport to Av. Boyacá to Calle 26 to Cra 37. Useful when Av. El Dorado is saturated.
Services included in our airport transfer: - Real-time flight monitoring (including tracking of early or late landings) - Reception with personalized sign in the international or domestic arrivals hall - Luggage assistance - Executive vehicle: Toyota Camry sedan, Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Fortuner SUV, or van depending on number of passengers - Onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water, USB-C and Lightning chargers - Bilingual Spanish-English chauffeur (German or Portuguese on prior request) - Official FUEC (Colombia's official special-transportation contract) for international corporate compliance
For delegations of international national teams or groups arriving on different flights, we coordinate staggered individual reception with a single point of contact in our operation.
Executive Hotels Near Corferias
Given the proximity to the trade show venue, we recommend lodging in Salitre, Quinta Camacho, or Centro Internacional:
Salitre area (5-15 min to Corferias): - Wyndham Bogotá Art Hotel — modern, 10 minutes from the venue - Estelar La Fontana — business classic, close to Salitre Plaza - Holiday Inn Salitre — practical and economical for mid-sized delegations
Centro Internacional (12-20 min to Corferias): - Tequendama Suites — Bogotá classic, full business center - Sheraton Bogotá Hotel — premium, 15 minutes away - AC by Marriott Bogotá Andino — modern, right on Carrera 7
Zona G / Quinta Camacho (15-25 min to Corferias): - BOG Hotel — luxury boutique, ideal for VIP executives - Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá — the city's most premium - Click Clack Hotel — contemporary design, top gastronomy
Zona G is the best option if you combine Corferias work with premium business dinners at top restaurants. Salitre is optimal if you prioritize saving transfer time to the venue.
Hourly Service for Exhibitors and Buyers
Professionals attending multiple days with simultaneous meetings at the venue and at corporate offices in Bogotá need full flexibility. Hourly service solves that:
Premium Exhibitor Plan: executive vehicle from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM with a dedicated chauffeur. Includes hotel-Corferias-hotel transfer, business lunches outside the venue (Quinta Camacho, Zona G, Usaquén), meetings at corporate offices of chains (Éxito, Olímpica, Carulla), and evening networking events.
VIP Buyer Plan: scheduled transfers based on daily agenda. More economical for those spending the full day inside the venue.
International Delegation Plan: coordination of multiple vehicles (sedans, SUVs, and vans) for groups of 6+ executives. A single logistics coordinator, centralized billing in USD, COP, or international wire transfer.
Included in all plans: onboard Wi-Fi, water, coffee/tea, universal chargers, FUEC for corporate compliance, bilingual Spanish-English chauffeur, and a detailed trip report for reimbursement.
International Delegation Logistics
Alimentec attracts organized delegations from bilateral chambers of commerce (USA-Colombia, Spain-Colombia, Italy-Colombia, Germany-Colombia) and from sectoral governments (USDA, ICEX Spain, ProMéxico, ProChile).
Our delegation service includes: - Staggered reception at El Dorado airport: one chauffeur per flight when arriving on different flights - Executive vans for 6-15 passengers for synchronized hotel-show-hotel transfers - Coordination of factory or supermarket visits: transporting groups to plants in Tocancipá, Mosquera, Madrid (Cundinamarca), or Funza - Dinners and networking events at Andrés DC, El Cielo, La Hamburguesería del Burro, Casa San Isidro (Monserrate) - Closing day transfers: extended agenda day
Billing: we issue Colombian DIAN electronic invoices with data for international reimbursement, optionally in USD at an agreed rate. We support the fiscal documentation required for corporate reports at headquarters.
Business Dinners and Evening Networking
Alimentec evenings become business-closing opportunities. Restaurants and zones recommended for executive dinner:
Fine dining (Michelin star / top list): - El Cielo Bogotá (Zona G) — molecular cuisine by Juan Manuel Barrientos - Leo Cocina y Cava (Quinta Camacho) — signature cuisine by Leonor Espinosa - Mini-Mal (Quinta Camacho) — contemporary Colombian cuisine - Criterión (Quinta Camacho) — intimate atmosphere
Executive classics: - Andrés DC (Zona T) — Colombian cuisine in a festive setting - La Hamburguesería del Burro (Usaquén) — terrace and view, relaxed atmosphere - Casa Vieja (Centro Internacional) — traditional cuisine, spaces for groups
Our nighttime service coordinates: - Hotel-restaurant-hotel transfer with chauffeur waiting during dinner - Fixed nighttime rate with no surge pricing - Multi-stop: includes after-party at a nightclub, nighttime view from Monserrate (when the cable car is operating), or a round of drinks at Zona T bars - Service until 3:00 AM
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