Bolívar’s refuge
Following a turn of the century restoration, the Quinta de Bolívar is an oasis of history just minutes from downtown Bogotá.
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Bogotá’s Museo del Oro: Where Gold is eternal
Covering centuries of Pre-Colombian history, the Gold Museum is a must experience for anyone visiting Bogotá.
Urban orchards growing
An NGO in the south of the city has set up a network of urban orchards to help women create a sustainable future.
A dangerous ride
Don't fall victim to one of Bogotá's most notorious scams, the 'paseo millonario,' with these tips for taking a taxi.
Not just under the weather
More Bogotanos suffer from depression and related psychological disorders than the global average, but there is hope.
The Midnight horsemen of Bogotá’s Cerros
Where motorcycles and squad cars fail, Bogotá's 'carabiñeros' patrol the hills and barrios on horseback.
Landmarks lost in time
Not a city for the sentimental, Bogotá's historic landmarks often crumble and decay, but those that remain are legend.
Hostel truths
Choosing the right hostel can be the difference between heaven and hell, so look for these factors when deciding.
Bogotá’s No Car Day looks to carbon-free mobility
Next Thursday, Bogotá goes car-free, as thousands of residents walk, bike or take public buses to work and school.
Hope in a new home
In Cazucá, one of Bogotá's most impoverished neighborhoods, new homes can truly change lives.
Glory, decay in Santa Fé
Home to both historical patrimony and the red light district, the Santa Fé neighborhood of Bogotá is a symbol of resilience.
Back seat business
Why sell from a stall, when you can move with the times? Many of Bogotá’s vendors work from the back of cars.
Lessons on two wheels
Biking in Bogotá can be not just healthy and environmentally friendly, but a practical way to get around the city.
Bodies by design
As tattoos become more culturally acceptable, Chapinero is emerging as the epicenter of body art in Bogotá.
Budgeting for Bogotá
For those earning pesos, Bogotá is on par with (and sometimes more expensive than) major world cities for cost of living.
The last Madonna
Owned by a Colombian, Raphael's last Madonna rests in a bank in New York, and its journey to get there is legend.