La Candelaria, haunted Legendary ghouls, ghosts and spirits have haunted Bogota's La Candelaria neighborhood for centuries, according to locals. CLAUDIA CASTANEDA 7:50 AM ET
The ‘Memory’ museum After years of planning the sombre Centre for Memory opened its doors, shedding light on Colombia’s complicated past. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 7:00 AM ET
Bogotá: beloved books! The City Paper goes on a walking tour of the city in search of some rare and eclectic bookstores. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 9:20 AM ET
Cementerio Central: A Republican icon worthy of presidents and paupers Colombia's most important cemetery is the resting place for presidents, aristocrats, titans of industry and some pioneering expats. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 2:50 PM ET
An oasis in Medellín Medellín’s Botanical Gardens offer outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts an oasis of tranquility in the modern city. 7:45 AM ET
Bogotá buseta: How much is a ticket to ride? Sometimes the journey beats the destination. Music and melodrama are part of the Bogotá buseta experience. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 8:26 AM ET
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. JESSICA WONG 9:11 AM ET
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 CITY PAPER STAFF 1:07 PM ET
New license to drive! The Ministry of Transport announced that certain licenses must be renewed by October 15th. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 8:00 AM ET
Birding in Bogotá The wetlands and forests of Bogotá offer excellent vantage points for Birders, if one can reach them beyond the traffic. ROBIN BRAVENDER 10:02 AM ET
Grab that taxi-app! App developers are increasingly coming up with innovate ways to help Bogotá cab users get a safe ride. RICHARD EMBLIN 5:32 PM ET
Bogotá’s Petro: A Mayor down, but not out Down, but not out. Bogotá's Mayor Petro faces an uncertain future as signatures collected for his ouster are accepted by the nation's Registrar. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 6:16 PM ET
Bogotá and the imagined “Le Corbusier” city French architect Le Corbusier envisioned a Bogotá expanding beyond the city center far before the modern sprawl. THE CITY PAPER STAFF 9:55 AM ET
Fighting more than elements Four hundred and fifty firefighters in the Cuerpo Oficial de Bomberos protect Bogotá's eight million inhabitants. RICHARD EMBLIN 5:00 PM ET
Calle 11: The most cultural street in Bogotá The corner of Calle 11 and Carrera 4 in downtown Bogotá form a cultural epicenter in the heart of Colombia's capital. RICHARD EMBLIN 2:35 PM ET
Bogotá’s Paloquemao market: From most local to exotic One of Colombia's largest markets, Paloquemao offers almost anything edible from the mundane to the exotic. ANNIE TARLING 3:00 PM ET