Bogota


Another ‘No Car Day’ Wednesday

On Wednesday, April 22, Bogotanos will take to the streets on bicycles and buses as the city decrees its second No Car Day of 2015.

Metalheads get “the chop”

Bogotá’s metalheads will cut their locks for a noble cause: wigs for breast cancer treatment. One can get involved by donating to this city event.




Bogotá’s ‘G Zone’ under threat

Residents of the city’s G Zone have taken to the streets to voice their anger over a planned “Intervention” by the Chapinero Mayor.

Safeguarding ‘Languages’

Colombia is home to 68 languages and protected under the Languages Law. As Mother Language Day approaches, events are being in the city.

Bogotá’s “Green Race”

If you own a pair of sneakers and want to run to make a difference, the U.S. Embassy has teamed up Natura Foundation to sponsor…

Scene from the Virrey Park on No Car Day.

Bogotá: No Car Day

Millions of Bogotanos are using bikes and congested public transport during the first No Car Day of 2015. Motorbikes are restricted.

Coconut cocadas along the Calle 11 in Bogota.

My secret Bogotá

From coconut cocadas nestled next to religious icons, to artisanal ice cream in Chapinero, Bogotá has its share of secrets for the street savvy.

Bogotá as bumper sticker

Why do some cities sell themselves as loveable and liveable places, while others get stuck on cliches? And what to do with BOG?

A half century of crafts

The governing entity of the largest crafts fair in the country, Expoartesanías, recently reached a milestone.

Bogotá: ‘Uber’ and out

After one year operating in Bogotá, 'Uber' is facing resistance and opposition from the city's yellow cabbies. Are our 'Uber' days over?

Christmas all around

Here's a listing of the important city-sponsored events during the holiday season. Take advantage of the lights and fireworks in public parks.

CC photo of Bogota by Mariusz Kluzniak

Breaking myths of Bogotá

Bogotá suffers from many negative perceptions despite a welcoming spirit to visitors. To enjoy this metropolis is to simply not ‘believe.’