Bogota

La Candelaria at sundown.

La Candelaria, haunted

Legendary ghouls, ghosts and spirits have haunted Bogota's La Candelaria neighborhood for centuries, according to locals.

The building of the centre for memory with the main cemetery.

The ‘Memory’ museum

After years of planning the sombre Centre for Memory opened its doors, shedding light on Colombia’s complicated past.

Bogotá has its share of used books and stores.

Bogotá: beloved books!

The City Paper goes on a walking tour of the city in search of some rare and eclectic bookstores.


The Botanical Gardens of Medellin are a peaceful green space in the modern metropolis.

An oasis in Medellín

Medellín’s Botanical Gardens offer outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts an oasis of tranquility in the modern city.


Being mugged is always traumatic.

Mugging: fight or flight?

Getting mugged can test the zen psyche of anyone. It is always a tough introduction to life in a big city.

Bogota's trees are under threat from construction and harsh winters.

Goodbye ‘Green’ city?

Some 10,000 trees are slated to be cut down every month in Bogotá after suffering the harsh effects of previous winters.

The Ministry of Transport issues new drivers licenses.

New license to drive!

The Ministry of Transport announced that certain licenses must be renewed by October 15th.

Bogota offers excellent vantage points for birders.

Birding in Bogotá

The wetlands and forests of Bogotá offer excellent vantage points for Birders, if one can reach them beyond the traffic.

New apps provide users of cabs in Bogotá a safe and digital ride.

Grab that taxi-app!

App developers are increasingly coming up with innovate ways to help Bogotá cab users get a safe ride.



firefighters

Fighting more than elements

Four hundred and fifty firefighters in the Cuerpo Oficial de Bomberos protect Bogotá's eight million inhabitants.