Bogota


Planetario de Bogotá. Photo courtesy Idartes.

Stars in our city

The Bogotá planetarium reopens with a new experience to take visitors closer to the stars than ever before.

Street Art Bogotá by Djlu

The Bogotá ‘Banksy’

Djlu is an artist who uses the streets as a canvas to "wake up" pedestrians to the city around them.

Basilica Voto Nacional in Bogotá

Voto Nacional: vow for peace

The restoration ?of Voto Nacional in central Bogota may mark a crucial step towards lasting peace for Colombia.

Parkour in Bogotá by Piers Calvert

Parkour: no barriers

Parkour turns city walls, stairwells and terraces into an obstacle course that builds mental and physical strength.

La Peluqueria in Bogotá

A hairstyle ‘to die for’

The "hairdressing assassins" at La Peluquería specialize in bringing out customers' essence through hairstyles.


El Chorro de Quevedo by Neogranadino

The fountain of stories

At La Candelaria landmark, El Chorro de Quevedo, lively performers tell a variety of stories in a creative setting.





Quinta de Bolívar

Bolívar’s refuge

Following a turn of the century restoration, the Quinta de Bolívar is an oasis of history just minutes from downtown Bogotá.


Urban gardens as part of a non-profit program in southern 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.

Paseo Millonario

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.