Find time to escape the capital, even if these four towns may not be familiar, they are worth visiting for their architecture, strange delicacies and historical charm.
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A walk through Rogelio Salmona’s architecture in Bogotá
Many of the emblematic red brick buildings designed by architect Rogelio Salmona are located in visible public spaces and can be enjoyed on an leisurely stroll of the capital.
ARTBO Weekend: Apes and artistic discovery at NC-Arte
The NC-Arte gallery presents an exhibition by Amalia Pica, inspired by the relationship between humans and African primates.
Pueblito Boyacense: All of Boyacá in one day
An eccentric version of all of Boyacá condensed into a single town makes for a quirky destination for tourists.
Two nations united by music and a chance for youth to shine on stage
The French flute player Samuel Bricault will perform this evening with the youth orchestra Batuta and Nueva Filarmonía at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo as part of the Colombia-France Year celebrations.
Bogotá’s observatories are 2,600 metres closer to the stars
Bogota?’s observatories are witnesses to the galaxies and stars, but also the very history of Colombia. As they look towards what is far beyond us, they also capture what is deep within us.
Tayrona Park reopens after eco “healing” helps endangered biodiversity
Closed for one month by the indigenous groups that inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the PNN Tayrona reopens confirming the existence of endangered jaguars, pumas and the paujil.
A grand piano debut for Bogotá’s “Royal” Séptima
Mayor Enrique Peñalosa wants Bogotanos to get in tune with the city, rolling out a Kaway grand on the Carrera Séptima.
Anato kicks off in post-conflict Colombia to promote tourism potential
The 36th edition of Anato, the country’s most important travel fair, kicked off Wednesday with an emphasis on promoting eco-tourism in post-conflict Colombia.
Bogotá’s Café Origami blends Japanese art, Iranian food and Colombian coffee
An ancient Japanese art form meets traditional Iranian food at Café Origami in Bogotá’s bohemian La Macarena neighborhood.
First ‘No Car Day’ of 2017 in Bogotá gets underway
The year’s first “No Car Day” is expected to keep some two million vehicles off the capital’s streets.
Colombia’s Ministry of Culture to set up mobile libraries in FARC camps
The Ministry of Culture will take 20 mobile libraries to remote regions of Colombia where FARC rebels are concentrating for the handover of weapons.
Year of France on every stage in Bogotá
With the launch of 2017 Colombia-France year, an exciting agenda of cultural events awaits.
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Bogotá buffed up for a bright and beautiful holiday season
A bust agenda of cultural events ushers in the holiday season in Colombia’s capital. These are the highlights, literally.
B Capital captivates Bogotá for three nights of runway fashion
The B Capital fashion and design showcase brings to Bogotá the essence of couture in a unique warehouse experience.
New Gunadule indigenous art exhibition opens at Bogotá’s Gold Museum
The timelesss tradition of stitching elaborated patterns and colourful designs by the Kuna indians and known as molas are on display at the Gold Museum in Bogotá.