Bogota

The plumes of smoke form the Fontibon tire fire.

Storms and smoke bellow over Bogotá

Powerful winter storms are affecting Bogotá and are predicted to last until December. An industrial fire has also affected the air quality.

Illustration by Surian Soosay.

Crime and “perception”

A report released by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce reveals interesting stats on how Bogotanos perceive insecurity and crime levels.

TransMilenio by Claudio Olivares Medina

Bus strike in Bogotá

Private bus operators went on strike Monday in Bogotá angered at the recent mobility legislation which extends the license plate restriction.

View of the Catedral Primada of Bogotá.

Our imagined ‘atmospheres’

Bogotá is the focus of research into what is “real” and what is “imagined.” Sometimes they come together and generate emotional “atmospheres.”


The Gold Museum in Bogota.

A ‘Gold’ in recognition

Botero and El Dorado gold have caught the attention of the international traveler, with two Bogotá museum on the "top" list of TripAdvisor.

Creative Commons.

Bogotá: Boarding school fair

The weekend hosts the Boarding Schools and Summer Camp fair for parents interested in global learning environments.

Bogotá rally on Climate Change

Ahead of Tuesday's key UN climate change forum in New York, a mass rally is scheduled Sunday in Bogotá.

A new bus lane generates debate over mobility.

The TransMilenio expansion

A new exclusive bus lane for the SITP buses generates debate over mobility and the future of the Carrera Séptima.

The Constitutional court votes in favor of allowing bullfighting in the Plaza Santamaria.

The return of the bulls

The Constitutional Court votes to allow bullfighting in Bogotá. The word is out if Mayor Petro will abide by the historic ruling.


Take Bogota traffic in stride. There are some thrilling adventures out there.

Make driving fun in Bogotá

Why get stressed over Bogotá traffic? Here are some thrilling rides that are out there, and for free.

The proprietor of Teusaquillo's dubious Museo de la Basura.

A museum of ‘trash’

Bogotá’s dingy and dubiously titled ‘Museo de la Basura’ has strange curatorial powers, especially when mixed with whiskey.


The Viennese style clock in front of the Old Mint, La Candelaria.

A city caught in time

Time seems to stand still in Colombia's capital. Despite digital and decay, some clocks are turning their hands once again.

The Colombian capital offers children plenty of interesting activities.

Bogotá for kids

As schools close for the summer there are many options to keep your little ones entertained in the vibrant city.