Afluente

Jeferson García, chef of Afluente Restaurant in Bogotá, Colombia, is a man with a unique vision and a deep love for his homeland. His story is one of exploration, return, and a passionate commitment to sustainability and Colombian gastronomic culture. After spending several years outside of Colombia, Jeferson returned four years ago with a clear purpose: to reconnect with his country and its natural riches, especially with the páramos, ecosystems that host 50% of these biomes worldwide and that, paradoxically, are unknown to many Colombians.

The concept of Afluente emerged more than three years ago, inspired by Jeferson’s journeys through the páramos. These trips not only allowed him to rediscover the beauty of his country, but also the importance of water and the biodiversity that these ecosystems provide. The páramos, which play a crucial role in regulating the water cycle and conserving endemic species, became the source of inspiration for his culinary proposal