Bogotá’s Tourism Institute wants to draw more international tourist to the city given its sustainable mobility, 590-km of bike paths and new portfolio of urban and rural routes.
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Ciudad Bolívar builds its own history in one-of-a-kind museum
Residents of Ciudad Bolívar in Bogotá’s sprawling south are building their museum to document social issues, political activism and cultural revival of their locality.
US cuts visa wait times down to 2 months for Colombians
The US Embassy in Bogotá announced that visa processing times for Colombians wanting to visit the US have been reduced from two years to two months.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor rolls out stellar 2023 program
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor has rolled-out its 2023 program with Spain extending its role as Guest Nation of Honor. Among the highlights is La Belle Époque, Renée Fleming and Ute Lemper.
Bogotá’s IDT opens San Juan de Dios Hospital to tours
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism has opened the doors of the San Juan de Dios to guided tours, and opportunity to visit one of the oldest hospitals in South America.
Anti-government protests planned across Colombia for Saturday
Bogotá will be the epicenter on Saturday of protests against the government of President Gustavo Petro. Mobility gridlock will affect Colombia’s major cities.
El Portico: A half century of Colombian countryside dining
During its 46 years, El Portico’s village setting has grown to become a landmark of traditional cooking.
Bogotá’s IDT offers historic tours of city’s Cementerio Central
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism (IDT) has reopened the historic area of the Central Cemetery – Cementerio Central – to visitors, with guided tours that recount the history of this famous landmark,
ARTBO 2022 marks full return to traditional art fair platform
Among the most-coveted art events in Latin America, edition 16 of the International Art Fair of Bogotá marks a full return to the traditional art fair platform hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
Barcú reopens in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria
One of Bogotá’s most diverse and engaging cultural events, Barcú, opens its doors to art and music lovers with its gallery showcases, and slate of live concerts.
Bogotá joins world cities with bike-sharing mobility
Bogotá has embarked with bike-sharing mobility and smart technology transportation as 3,300 mechanical and electric bikes become available for users.
Nadín Ospina and the “Preponderance of the small”
Colombian artist Nadín Ospina returns to Bogotá’s gallery circuit with an exhibition that questions conservation and nature preservation through bird song and a series of miniature sculptures.
Women vandals attempt to torch Bogotá Cathedral
A group of women vandals attempted to burn the main doors of Bogotá’s Cathedral during a protest to mark International Safe Abortion Day.
Nadin Ospina opening at El Museo gallery
The Galeria El Museo inaugurated three exhibits on Saturday, September 17, showcasing the works of artist Nadín Ospina, Edwin Monsalve and a women’s collective.
Danny Esquenazi’s CromoEspectiva at Adrián Ibáñez Gallery
With 32 works on display, artist Danny Esquenazi explores color in its true, complete and abstract dimension. The exhibition in Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district runs until October 30.
Bogotá hosts No Car Day on Thursday, September 22
After a two year hiatus, Bogotá will host a No Car Day on Thursday, September 22, forcing almost two million cars off the street, as well as motorbikes.