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Honest ingredients, modern twist.
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Camilo Albarracín · brand since 2015Baked with Gregoria, our 10-year-old sourdough starter, named after Camilo's grandmother and lifelong inspiration
Cycling chef · Cycling bakery · Holistic food
Camilo Albarracín, Natural Sourdough Bakery & Coffee in Guasca, near Bogotá.
Natural sourdough bakery, Guasca Colombia, by chef Camilo Suárez Albarracín, cook for professional cyclists in Europe, on one of the most important cycling routes in the world. & Performance Nutritional Advice with the focus on Whole Foods + Fermented Products.
- Since
- 2015
- Location
- Guasca
- Origin
- Colombia
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Friday delivery
Masa Madre at Home
Get 2 fresh sourdough loaves delivered every Friday. Monthly subscription with delivery included, pause anytime, and 5% off add-ons.
from $140,000 COP/month· Guasca area
Monthly billing · Pause or cancel
2 loaves · Friday · delivery included
Our assortment
From the oven to the road
White Sourdough
Purple · Walnuts & Dates
Activated Charcoal
Natural Smoothies
Tostada Americana
Camilo at work
Fuel for cyclists
White Sourdough
Purple · Walnuts & Dates
Activated Charcoal
Natural Smoothies
Tostada Americana
Camilo at work
Fuel for cyclists
Camilo Albarracín · brand since 2015
Baked with Gregoria, our 10-year-old sourdough starter, named after Camilo's grandmother and lifelong inspiration
Aroma
Single-origin coffee and freshly baked bread.
Texture
Natural healthy food for cyclists and travellers.
For cyclists & locals
Made for our community.
Come share breakfast, fresh-baked breads, coffee and healthy pastries with our familia at the bakery in Guasca, good chats, cycling races on the screen, free WiFi, and food made with love. Sunday home delivery to Bogotá and La Calera; days and costs may vary, just reach out.
Sunday home delivery · more info →
Pick-up
Delivery (Sundays)
- Bogotá
- La Calera
Sunday home delivery to Bogotá and La Calera. Days and costs may vary, please contact us for options and delivery costs.
The menu
Handmade,
in small batches.
Sourdough breads, warm breakfasts and natural energizing drinks crafted for cyclists, travellers and the people living in the Northern mountains of Bogotá.
01
White sourdough
Slow ferment, open crumb, golden crust.
02
Púrpura
Purple sourdough with dates & walnuts.
03
Macadamia pancakes
The cyclist's breakfast, banana & blueberry.
04
Energy bars
Date bars to climb the Guasca pass.
The chef
Camilo Suárez Albarracín.
Sports chef. He cooks for professional cycling teams in Europe and comes home to bake in Guasca, next to one of the country's most loved mountain routes.
Sports chefSourdoughSingle-origin coffeeHolistic food
Read the chef's story →
Camilo Albarracín2015
“Honest ingredients,
modern twist.”
Manifesto
Pro cyclists
Cooking for the world's best.
From World Tour teams in Europe to local riders climbing to Guasca, same honest food, same craft.
Mathieu van der Poel
Peter Sagan
Romain Bardet
New
Delivery now from Guasca to Bogotá
Most orderedFeatured dish
Tostada Americana
Sourdough with avocado, cherry tomato, queso pera and poached egg. Favorite of cyclists climbing to Guasca.
The bakery's queen
Meet Lolita.
Our four-legged hostess and unofficial queen of the bakery, she greets cyclists at the door and supervises every loaf.
From the journal
Read, learn, bake.
Quick guide
How to store and prepare your sourdough
Bread box, fridge, freezer and pan: the exact steps to keep your bread fresh and tasty.
Read the guide →Fermentation
The real benefits of sourdough bread
Gluten, phytic acid and glycemic index: what an 18 to 72 hour ferment actually changes.
Read the article →
Around Guasca
What to do near the bakery
Siecha Lake, Guatavita, Zipaquirá, Alpina, paragliding in Sopó and more day plans 1 hour from Bogotá.
Read the guide →Ruta Guasca
The best training ground in the world for altitude riders.
Stable climate year-round, and from the bakery you climb above 3,000 m in under an hour at Páramo de la Cuchilla. The Machetá road swings between 1,377 and 3,525 m in a single ride. Los Patios is arguably the most popular urban climb on the planet. VALS (Vuelta al Norte from Bogotá to Sopó and back via Guasca / Los Patios) and Gran VALS (out to Lake Guatavita) both finish at Camilo Albarracín. You can also leave your car here to ride out to the Páramo.
Read the full route guide →+3,000 m in under 1 h
Páramo de la Cuchilla from Guasca.
Alto de Los Patios
Arguably the most popular urban climb in the world.
Vía Machetá
From 1,377 to 3,525 m in one ride.
VALS · Gran VALS
Finish at the bakery. Leave your car here.
Visit us
On the cycling route,
in Guasca.
Book your visit on WhatsApp. Orders, breakfasts for cycling groups and bread on request.
- Free parking
- Bike repair shop
- Gas station
- EV charging
FAQ
Before you visit.
Where is the bakery?+
Centro Comercial Los Laureles, Vía Guasca km 23+700, Guasca, Cundinamarca, about 1 hour northeast of Bogotá and a short detour from the classic Patios / La Calera / Sopó cycling routes.
What are your opening hours?+
Monday to Thursday 7:20 - 14:00, Friday 7:20 - 17:30, Saturday 7:20 - 18:30, Sunday 7:20 - 14:00. On Colombian Monday public holidays we're also open. Closed only on December 25 and January 1.
Do you deliver to Bogotá?+
Yes, Sunday home delivery to Bogotá and La Calera. Days and costs may vary, please write to us on WhatsApp at +57 311 8950129 to confirm.
Do you have WiFi?+
Yes, free WiFi for all our guests. Perfect to catch up on the cycling race, work a bit or share your ride photos while you enjoy breakfast.
Can I book for a cycling group or birthday?+
Yes, we host cycling groups, birthdays and special events for 10+ people. Reserve via WhatsApp at +57 311 8950129 or info@camiloalbarracin.com.
Who is the chef?+
Camilo Suárez Albarracín, Colombian sports chef cooking for UCI World Tour cycling teams in Europe (Alpecin-Deceuninck, formerly Team DSM) and founder of the Camilo Albarracín natural sourdough bakery in Guasca.
Is there parking and is it bike-friendly?+
Yes, free parking at the shopping center, safe space for bikes, water refill, restrooms and shaded outdoor seating for riders.
How can I leave a review?+
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a review on Tripadvisor or on Google, both help other cyclists and travellers find us.
What else is around the bakery?+
We're on one of the most famous cycling routes in the world, with a bike repair shop nearby. Sopó, Guasca and La Calera are all close, with plenty of tourist activities and sightseeing, lakes, páramo hikes, churches, artisan markets and mountain viewpoints.