Bogota

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.

How to get your moto permit in Bogota.

Bogotá: License to scoot

After fingerprinting, photocopies and a medical, you can get your ‘moto’ license to get around Bogotá.




The 14th edition of the FITB launches April in Bogota.

FITB: The theatre ‘happening’

The XIV Ibero-American Theatre Festival runs April with Brazil as the invited nation. So head out to see some dazzling shows.

CC photo by Claudio Olivares Medina of TransMilenio.

TM: Free Wi-Fi on the go

As an "intelligent city" of Latin America, Bogotá rolls out the digital carpet with free Wi-Fi in TransMilenio.

Founders of Bogotá Auctions. Courtesy picture.

The Auctioneers

Bogotá Auctions launches an ambitious cultural venture by opening the antiquities market to Colombian and international buyers.

Kids will be “KidS”

A newly-inaugurated pre-school empowers children by building on their educational skills with identity-nurturing values.

A year in Bogotá

Writer Kyra Gurney looks back on a year in Bogotá and which much of it was spent on housing.

Binding the city together

Graffiti is part of Bogotá's visual identity and increasingly admired for its eye level creativity.

Petro: Ousted from office

Bogotá's embattled mayor, Gustavo Petro, was ousted from office by the nation's Inspector General.

Season of LEDs

Bogotá sparkles again with another winter season of Christmas cheer, millions of LEDs and activities for the family.