During the next two months, Bogotá hosts Capital Animal, a cultural festival to raise awareness of the ethical treatment of animals.
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View from La Macarena: Is gentrification a good thing?
The Macarena barrio in Bogotá is shedding its bohemian aesthete to become a destination for trendy urbanites.
Student protest in Bogotá to impact mobility and rush hour commute
Mass protests are underway in Colombia’s largest cities as students protest the lack of state funding for public education. Commuter gridlock expected in Bogotá.
Jabalí: A Bogotá restaurant that’s all about pork
From bacon-infused cocktails to roasted pig ears, Jabalí is a feast for the boarish. This Medellín restaurant is taking Bogotá now by pork.
Bogotá’s Mambo moves beyond financial uncertainty with fundraising Gala
The Modern Art Museum of Bogota? is hosting a fundraising gala to secure its future as the city’s most important contemporary arts venue.
Colombia’s Museo Nacional inaugurates salon for pre-Hispanic antiquities
The Museo Nacional has inaugurated a new exhibition space dedicated to pre-Hispanic cultures and that showcases rare artifacts by the Muisca.
Bogotá steps into the future with Walk21
Bogotá is a bike-friendly city, but is it kind to pedestrians? Walk21 aims to empower citizens to take back the street with feet.
Bogotá’s Buenavista reborn with colorful macro mural
Residents in a vulnerable Bogota? neighborhood have added buckets of color to their lives and created a splashy macro mural.
Bogotá embroiled over Peñalosa’s tree cutting objectives
Plans by the mayoralty to fell thousands of trees across Bogotá has been met with opposition from citizens and community representatives. Is it forestry of urban development?
Germany’s Lufthansa to increase seat capacity on Colombia route
German flagship Lufthansa will increase its seat capacity to Colombia with an A340-600 aircraft weeks before Avianca launches its new direct service to Munich.
How to create a Creative District for Bogotá
Experts in Orange Economies shared their experiences with Colombia’s first Creative District in the once derelict neighborhood of El Bronx.
Bogotá’s high-flying public transportation with TransMiCable
Bogotá has caught on to aerial public transport with its TransMiCable, joining Medellin as the pioneer in South America.
The best of Spain’s El Prado Museum under Bogotá skies
A selection of high-quality reproductions of El Prado’s art collection are on display in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar.
Colombia’s music talents unite at BOmm 2018
International music buyers descend this month on Bogotá as BOmm launches its 7th edition, and showcases the best of the recording industry.
How to stay safe in Colombia: 20 Tips
If visiting Colombia, play by the rules and do your homework on places that are part of your travel itinerary. Here, some tips on what, and what not, to do.
Napule: Certified Neapolitan pizza in Bogotá
Napule is the creation of Melco Martínez, a logistics expert who embarked in search of perfect pizza. His restaurant is certified by Naples’ highest authority on the subject.