Reed’s 19th century obelisk in honor of the Independence Martyrs was inaugurated on the first anniversary of the ‘El Bronx’ intervention.
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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.
Two nations united by music and a chance for youth to shine on stage
The French flute player Samuel Bricault will perform this evening with the youth orchestra Batuta and Nueva Filarmonía at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo as part of the Colombia-France Year celebrations.
Madrid’s Ron Lalá takes on Cervantes with ‘Cervantina’
The Spanish theatre group Ron Lalá takes on the verses of the father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, with four performances at the Colón Theatre.
Bogotá’s observatories are 2,600 metres closer to the stars
Bogota?’s observatories are witnesses to the galaxies and stars, but also the very history of Colombia. As they look towards what is far beyond us, they also capture what is deep within us.
A Peruvian renaissance in Quinta Camacho
A new menu at La Despensa de Quinta Camacho offers guests a return to its roots. Fine Peruvian served in a graceful setting with an attentiveness to service.
Bogotá to host its Fashion Week with focus on design and innovation
For three days Bogotá will host the third edition of its Fashion Week showcasing the capital’s design potential.
Two Nobels and fifty years of ‘Solitude’ to be honoured at FILBo
The 30th edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair launches this month and a wonderful opportunity to come face to face with your favourite authors.