Pico Iyer, author of The Open Road: Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama speaks on travel and global community.
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EnObra: no work in progress
Despite what it’s name might suggest, EnObra is fully operational and one of the trendiest bars in the La Macarena.
Chávez and Colombia’s peace
Chávez’s death marks the end of an era for both his nation and the FARC, who are losing a prominent ideological leader.
Opinion: Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez is dead
After fighting cancer for more than a year and a half, Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez died today at age 58.
Suna than later
For purely organic ingredients and healthy preparations that never sacrifice flavor, try Suna in the Rosales neighborhood.
Perfect Peruvian at Rafael
Rafael, in the Zona G showcases the absolute best of fine Peruvian gastronomy with succulent and exotic flavors.
Bolívar’s refuge
Following a turn of the century restoration, the Quinta de Bolívar is an oasis of history just minutes from downtown Bogotá.
Bogotá’s Museo del Oro: Where Gold is eternal
Covering centuries of Pre-Colombian history, the Gold Museum is a must experience for anyone visiting Bogotá.
Leatherworking: Made by César
The Taller Manual de Cuero is a landmark of leather in La Macarena neighborhood of Bogotá for years.
Urban orchards growing
An NGO in the south of the city has set up a network of urban orchards to help women create a sustainable future.
The Free Trade challenge
Investment between Colombia and its Free Trade partners continues to grow, but there are challenges on the horizon.
20 Questions: Monika Bravo
Monika Bravo is a multi-disciplinary artist whose use of photographic engravings leads viewers through emotional landscapes.
Where’s my cédula?
Confusion regarding Colombia’s new cédula de extranjeria has led to a host of problems for foreign residents.
On Lengerke’s trail
A walker’s paradise, Guane offers visitors the chance to retrace the steps German explorer Geo von Lengerke.
Land of ‘La Unite’
In the early 20th century, the United Fruit Company ran Colombia’s northern coast, and bananas were mean business.
The words we write
As we approach five years in print and three months online, The City Paper reaffirms its commitment to incredible coverage.