During its 46 years, El Portico’s village setting has grown to become a landmark of traditional cooking.
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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.
Bogotá shocked by macabre gang murders
The discovery of more human remains in a plastic bag raises the total number of victims over the last eight months to 29, and attributed to a macabre turf war in the Colombian capital.
Bogotá hosts SATW travel writers convention
The Colombian capital is hosting the SATW convention and showcase for travel writers of the country’s immense tourism offering.
Duque ends term with “gratitude” from Bogotá’s Claudia López
In one of his last official acts as President of Colombia, Iván Duque co-financed the construction of the Bogotá Metro’s Line 2 underground subway.
Culto Pacific redraws Bogotá’s culinary map from Chocó
A recently opened Bogotá restaurant at the heart of the city’s La Candelaria – Culto Pacific – draws its culinary inspiration from Colombia’s Pacific litoral and its food diversity.
Bogotá, how did we do in 2021?
The most recent report by Bogotá Como Vamos reveals a worrisome panorama of insecurity and income inequality as the city began in 2021 economic reactivation.
Colombia celebrates 212 years of Independence.
With started with a flower vase dispute and cancelled dinner party on July 20, 1810, Colombia’s independence campaign has had its share of cinematic moments.