Bogotá mayoral race in dead heat between Galán and López shows poll
With less than two weeks to go in the Bogotá mayoral race, Carlos Fernando Galán and Claudia López are in a dead heat according to…
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Bogotá elections 2019: Candidates outline security agendas
Security in Bogotá has become a vote convincing opportunity for the candidates facing-off in the Oct 27 elections.
Nationwide transport strike affects mobility in Bogotá
Cab drivers are protesting Monday across Bogotá over the suspension of licenses by the District Mobility Secretariat. Commuters advised to exercise caution and avoid rush…
Barcú: Memorable moments of Bogotá’s community inspired art fair (gallery)
The sixth edition of Barcú welcomed artists from around the world and converted colonial homes in La Candelaria into temporary galleries, including the old forge…
Pianist Wiley Skaret performs benefit concert with Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra
Having performed in prestigious concert halls in the U.S., at age 17 Wiley Skaret makes his Bogotá debut with the Philharmonic Orchestra and benefit concert…
BOmm 8 takes to the stage as showcase of Colombia’s musical talent
BOmm is the music networking platform of the Bogota? Chamber of Commerce and helps emerging acts build their careers to reach audiences around the world.
Bogota’s largest jazz festival set to launch with renowned ensembles
Legendary American jazz double-bassist Ron Carter and his Trio join an impressive cast of renowned musicians participating in the 24th edition of Jazz al Parque.
Bogotá: A walking tour of the Royal Road-turned-Septimazo
The Parque de la Independencia and environs express the quirky, offbeat street culture of the capital. Take a walk!
Bien-Estar Yo!: Health and wellness festival comes to Bogotá’s 93 Park
Looking for solutions to deal with the stressful Bogotá lifestyle? During two days (August 10- 11), Bogotá's Parque 93 will host the first health and…
Bogotá’s Los Mártires finds cultural revival with creative industries
Our expert street guide Jimmy Weiskopf continues his exploits in one of Bogotá's less frequented districts for tourists, but with a fascinating past: Los Mártires.
Does Bogotá have an architectural identity?
Leading architects explain the defining characteristics of Bogota?'s cityscape. Is there a sustainable future for the capital's architecture?
Cinemateca de Bogotá: A new home for cinematic arts in the capital
After almost a half-century in its iconic home on the Carrera Séptima, the mayoralty inaugurated the new Cinemateca de Bogotá for the promotion of the…
A walking tour of Bogotá: At so many Tchotchkes* so reels the mind
Antique dealers, boutique retailers and plenty of gaudy home furnishings are fixtures of walking in La Cabrera and El Retiro.
Peñalosa: Bogotá to get “largest fleet of electric buses in Latin America.”
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa announced that the bid to upgrade TransMilenio into an all-electric transportation network is open, with first 594 buses operational in 2020.
Futurible: Raising environmental awareness with Colombia’s youth
The third symposium of Futurible takes place May 21 at Gimnasio Moderno in Bogotá with special guest, singer-songwriter Andrés Cabas.
Walking Bogotá’s Avenida Chile: Banks, booklets and brunches
The Calle 72 is the “Wall Street of Bogota?” but universities, book merchants and a vibrant gastro zone have flourished in this former suburb.