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.
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Fashion takes Bogotá with second “B Capital” event
Sponsored by Colombia's Fashion Institute, Inexmoda, the three-day fashion event "B Capital" offers consumers the chance to purchase the latest in design at affordable prices.
Plaza de Bolívar: Colombia’s square of “peace” at the crossroads of history
Bogotá's emblematic Plaza de Bolívar is at the epicenter of Colombia's push for peace. A candlelight rally and art installation by Doris Salcedo the highlights…
Global Network of Cities Summit launches in Bogotá and hosts 500 mayors
The 5th Summit of The Global Network of Cities launched Wednesday in Colombian capital and hosts 500 mayors from around the world, as well as…
“Colombia Flourishes” orchid show tributes 80-years of the Cattleya Trianae
Last chance to catch some of the beautiful orchids on display during the 15th edition of the Bogotá Botanical Garden's National Orchid Show.
Crime numbers down in Bogotá reveals study
A study released by the subsecretary of Security reveals that muggings and armed robberies are down during the first 8 months of mayor Peñalosa's term.
Bogotá to host world’s largest urban issues summit in recent history
Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa launched the countdown to the 5th edition of the UCLG Summit to held mid-October in the Colombian capital.
Bogotá chosen for 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
Bogotá has been chosen to host the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in 2017 and the first time it takes place in Latin…
Plans, route unveiled for long-awaited Bogotá metro
Colombia's president and Bogotá's mayor announced plans on Saturday for Bogotá's metro system, including billions of pesos in national funds.
Peñalosa’s “Operation Saturday” clears Bogotá streets
The mayoral campaign "Operation Saturday" has sent thousands of vehicles to the city pound in response to illegal street-side parking.
Vueladentro: Letting kids “take flight”
An early childhood education program in Bogotá applies the Reggio Emilia method of learning and lets kids "take flight."
Demolition begins in Bogotá’s El Bronx
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa ordered the demolition of Bogotá's largest crime scene: El Bronx.
Fresh brew, books and Bogotá
Bogotá bookstores offer clients premium coffee in a relaxed setting. Here some real gems.
Bogotá’s indigenous street art under threat
Street artists share their heritage by incorporating indigenous themes into murals, but some politicians are trying to erase their work in cities across Latin America.
El Bronx: The living hell at the heart of Bogotá
After authorities shut down one of the most violent areas of the capital, The City Paper was granted access to the living hell that was…
Bogotá gets makeover with mayoral beautification offensive
Several public works projects underway by the Mayoralty of Bogotá will improve lighting in parks and rid walls of vandalism.