Our expert street guide Jimmy Weiskopf continues his exploits in one of Bogotá’s less frequented districts for tourists, but with a fascinating past: Los Mártires.
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Why a long-term vision for Bogotá is crucial in the 2019 mayoral race
The race for the Bogotá mayoralty is underway with candidates presenting their agendas on how they would govern the Colombia capital. What is urgently needed is a long-term vision.
Does Bogotá have an architectural identity?
Leading architects explain the defining characteristics of Bogota?’s cityscape. Is there a sustainable future for the capital’s architecture?
Cinemateca de Bogotá: A new home for cinematic arts in the capital
After almost a half-century in its iconic home on the Carrera Séptima, the mayoralty inaugurated the new Cinemateca de Bogotá for the promotion of the capital’s cinematic culture.
A walking tour of Bogotá: At so many Tchotchkes* so reels the mind
Antique dealers, boutique retailers and plenty of gaudy home furnishings are fixtures of walking in La Cabrera and El Retiro.
Bogotá Audiovisual Market 2019 puts spotlight on Italy
The most important showcase of the Colombian film industry celebrates its 10th edition with Italy invited as Guest Nation of Honor.
Benjamin Grosvenor delivers poignant performace at Teatro Mayor
The celebrated British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor was the guest for a one-night recital at Teatro Mayor as part of the UK Guest Nation of Honor program.
Bogotá’s mayoral race gains momentum ahead of October 27 election
The 2019 Bogota? mayoral race looks to be tight with eight experienced candidates launched, the majority of whom are GenXers
Peñalosa: Bogotá to get “largest fleet of electric buses in Latin America.”
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa announced that the bid to upgrade TransMilenio into an all-electric transportation network is open, with first 594 buses operational in 2020.
Beyond Mother’s Day, Bogotá’s best restaurants are always in season.
Mother’s Day may have come and gone, but in Bogotá there is always a reason to celebrate with friends and family.
An exhibition at the Universidad Nacional casts a contemporary look on Humboldt
An exhibition tributing the 250 years of the birth of Humboldt with works by contemporary artists is on display at the Universidad Nacional.
Futurible: Raising environmental awareness with Colombia’s youth
The third symposium of Futurible takes place May 21 at Gimnasio Moderno in Bogotá with special guest, singer-songwriter Andrés Cabas.
Walking Bogotá’s Avenida Chile: Banks, booklets and brunches
The Calle 72 is the “Wall Street of Bogota?” but universities, book merchants and a vibrant gastro zone have flourished in this former suburb.
Vladdo in the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá
A thought-provoking exhibition at MamBo presents works by the visceral illustrator Vladdo.
ARTBO Weekend: Galleries galore and plenty of contemporary art in Bogotá
With five circuits and 67 participating exhibition spaces, the third edition of ARTBO Weekend takes place in Bogotá, May 17 to 19.
Colombia on offensive against sex offenders with new database
The Colombian government has implemented a database for citizens to consult the names of sex offenders, and one to control tax evasion by foreigners.