From Shakespeare in Love to a host of gallery openings, with August almost upon us Bogotá’s cultural offerings will keep you entertained.
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Alonso Garcés gallery turns 40 with exhibition by Francisco Fernández
Galería Alonso Garce?s turns 40 this month and to celebrate this achievement
hosts an exhibition by Francisco Fernández titled “For Your Eyes Only”.
Tricolor Trivia: Twenty facts for Colombia’s 20 de Julio
As Colombia celebrates its 207th Independence Day, we present 20 interesting facts of this fascinating country. Feliz 20 de Julio.
El Chato: A Bogotá restaurant on par with the very best
Though El Chato may be a household name to many diners, with a new venue and menu, chef Alvaro Clavijo is reaching for gastronomical stars.
Colombians taking to the skies in record numbers
Colombia’s airlines are on the offensive to lure passengers with better deals and the line between low-cost and traditional is blurred by competition.
Caution on the cobbled streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria
Backpackers in Bogotá’s colonial La Candelaria district are often easy targets for thieves. Here, some cautionary words from travel writer Laurence Lodge.
Bogotá’s Mayor Peñalosa proceeds with mega infrastructure despite recall threat
Mayor Peñalosa is advancing with mega public works projects, including the Transmicable, despite facing a recall of his four-year mandate.
‘Shakespeare in Love’ adapted to Colombian stage by novelist Vásquez
The love story of Will Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps debuts this month at the Colón Theatre and adaptation by novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez of Stoppard’s play.
Bogotá hosts Eighth Edition of BAM Audiovisual Market
Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) hosts France this year as the guest nation. Events include screenings, lectures with BamTalks, workshops and business opportunities for industry professionals.
Suspects in Colombia’s Andino attack could be militants of new terror group
The Attorney General’s Office confirms the existence of a new terrorist urban militia group, amidst end of the 53-year war against the FARC.
A walk through Rogelio Salmona’s architecture in Bogotá
Many of the emblematic red brick buildings designed by architect Rogelio Salmona are located in visible public spaces and can be enjoyed on an leisurely stroll of the capital.
Authorities claim MRP behind Andino bomb, nine captured across Colombia
In raids across Colombia, special agents from the national police have captured nine suspects accused of planting a bomb in Bogotá’s luxury mall Andino, last Saturday that killed three women.
Colombian Police arrest Eight for Andino shopping mall bomb in Bogotá
A week after the terrorist attack in the Andino shopping mall in which three women were killed, Colombia’s Attorney General confirmed Saturday the capture of eight suspects.
Review: Colón’s Otello brings surreal elegance to a world-class performance
Directed by Willy Decker, the Colón’s production of Otello delivers a surreal production of Verdi’s masterpiece and under the baton of Hilary Griffith.
Criollo Comfort Food with Calderón restaurant
Chef Tómas Rueda and friends opened their third dining venture in the city to reclaim Colombia’s lost culinary traditions. Meet the gracious Calderón.
Bogotá introduces world’s first electric articulated bus
The Chinese built eBus Andino has joined the fleet of TransMilenio, and first all electric transport option for a city turning to green solutions.