Bogota?’s air quality may not rank worst in South America, but city officials are adopting measures to reduce diesel emissions and take “smokey buses” off our streets.
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From San Pelayo to Bogotá, a night of porro magic
The Teatro Mayor JMSD presents the 41st edition of the traditional Porro Music Festival dedicated to coastal genre.
Color Alegría: Painting a brighter future for Soacha
Two brothers are ambitiously painting their barrio in Soacha as part of a community inspired social project.
Verdi’s Venetian Opera comes to Bogotá’s Colón Theatre
Willy Decker, director of Barcelona’s Liceu Theatre and conductor Hilary Griffiths bring Verdi’s operatic masterpiece Otello to the stage in four performances this month.
Scopolamine attacks on the rise in Bogotá claim law enforcement
An alarming number of cases involving the illegal drug “burundanga” has city authorities on alert and citizens are advised to take extra precautions when out on the town.
A virtual journey to Bogotá’s “El Bronx” remains online
A year after Mayor Pen?alosa closed down this city’s most infamous district, El Bronx, Google Street View still offers a bizarre tour of one of its main crime-infested streets.
Obelisk to Colombia’s Independence commemorates ‘El Bronx’ infamy
Reed’s 19th century obelisk in honor of the Independence Martyrs was inaugurated on the first anniversary of the ‘El Bronx’ intervention.
El Bembé: Stepping into Bogotá’s salsa scene
Looking for some salsa in your life? Break with monotony and transport yourself to a place that feels surreal. A night at El Bembe?, perhaps?
Cartier-Bresson: A “decisive moment” for photography in Bogotá
A retrospective of Henri Cartier-Bresson has opened at the MAMU and the most important photography event for a country celebrating Colombia-France Year.
ARTBO Weekend: Apes and artistic discovery at NC-Arte
The NC-Arte gallery presents an exhibition by Amalia Pica, inspired by the relationship between humans and African primates.
ARTBO Weekend: Azout and her ‘Umbrales’
Artist Lydia Azout is participating in ARTBO weekend with her most recent exhibition ‘Umbrales’ at the Alonso Garcés Gallery in Bogotá.
The Colón inaugurates theatre season with “Shakespeare Enamorado”
Colombia’s iconic Teatro Colón presents the cast of Shakespeare Enamorado, a 28-performance season which debuts in July and tributes the great bard of literature.
Red alerts issued for 28 of Colombia’s 32 departments after torrential rains
After a week of heavy rains across Colombia, the national weather agency has issued red alerts for 28 of the country’s 32 departments.
The “eco” medievalists of the Museo Nacional
The Cluny Museum of Paris brings 60 pieces from the medieval period to the National Museum as part of Colombia – France Year.
Cirque Farouche takes on Fellini’s “18 1/2” at the Teatro Mayor
The French circus group Cirque Farouche headlines this month at the Teatro Mayor with an acrobatic tale based on Fellini’s iconic film “18 1/2”
Road safety in Colombia: It’s time to ‘Belt Up’
Despite a new Police Code and more vehicular controls on major roads, driving in Colombia’s big cities can be a real challenge with the proliferation of motorbikes.