Clashing over contraband in Bogotá’s San Victorino
Chinese shopkeepers are being accused by their Colombian counterparts of flooding the San Victorino commercial district with contraband.
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Rash of muggings in and around Bogotá raises security concerns
After more than 60 people were tied up and robbed in and around Bogotá on Sunday, The City Paper looks at security trends in the…
How to handle the ups and downs of Bogotá’s high altitude
At 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level, Bogotá can throw travelers for a loop, but don't let the high altitude get you down.
Architect Richard Meier makes Bogotá debut with glassy Vitrum
Architect Richard Meier makes his Bogotá debut with the Vitrum apartments near the Parque Chicó in the city's north.
The upstream battle for a cleaner Río Bogotá
The Río Bogotá still serves as a sewer for millions of Colombians, despite decades of efforts to clean up it waters.
How to bus like a boss in Bogotá
Bussing in Bogotá can be quirky and treacherous, but these tips should help any novice to tame the troncal.
10,000 Bogotanos to bare it all for photographer Spencer Tunick
Spencer Tunick is asking as many as 10,000 Bogota residents to strip down for a mass photoshoot in the Colombian capital this June.
Crowdfunding climbs to new heights as BD Bacatá revives downtown Bogotá
Bogotá's new BD Bacatá tower is a symbol of urban renaissance and a pioneering effort in crowdfunding major projects.
Chapinero’s second ‘renaissance’ as a Bogotá real estate star
More than just the area between downtown and Bogotá's north, Chapinero is a budding hotspot for the Colombian capital's trendiest residents.
Taxi protest jams traffic in Colombia’s capital
Thousands of taxis took to Bogotá streets Monday in protest of the government’s lax enforcement of laws that prohibit Uber and other ridesharing services.
Explosion impacts military, civilian vehicles near Bogotá
A small explosion impacted a Navy bus and school transportation Monday morning just outside of Bogotá injuring at least five.
End of ‘Skyscraper Decree’ brings Bogotá buildings back to earth
On Monday, Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa struck down controversial rules permitting skyscrapers in residential neighborhoods and other parts of the city.
Bogotá’s Thomas van der Hammen Reserve debate explained
The Thomas van der Hammen Forest Reserve north of Bogotá sparked controversy between current and former mayors, developers and environmentalists.
Peñalosa creates new citywide animal protection post in Bogotá
Bogotá steps up animal protections programs with the creation of a new center dedicated to providing veterinary services, pet adoptions and more.
Attack on Bogotá Uber endangers life of former VP’s daughter
Threats and confrontations ratcheted up a hostile situation between taxi drivers and Uber drivers Friday in Bogotá.
Peñalosa goes on the offensive against Bogotá potholes
Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa hopes to cap 2,000 potholes in 100 days as part of an offensive to reclaim the city's streets.