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Bogotá buseta: How much is a ticket to ride?
Sometimes the journey beats the destination. Music and melodrama are part of the Bogotá buseta experience.
Bogotá’s Petro: A Mayor down, but not out
Down, but not out. Bogotá’s Mayor Petro faces an uncertain future as signatures collected for his ouster are accepted by the nation’s Registrar.
Diana García and her casual Bogotá eatery
A popular lunch spot in Bogotá’s financial district showcases Costeño recipes with García’s international touch.
Bogotá and the imagined “Le Corbusier” city
French architect Le Corbusier envisioned a Bogotá expanding beyond the city center far before the modern sprawl.
Calle 11: The most cultural street in Bogotá
The corner of Calle 11 and Carrera 4 in downtown Bogotá form a cultural epicenter in the heart of Colombia’s capital.
Bogotá’s Paloquemao market: From most local to exotic
One of Colombia’s largest markets, Paloquemao offers almost anything edible from the mundane to the exotic.
What is the Mormon mission in Colombia?
The Mormon Church has a well-established presence in Colombia, having played key humanitarian roles.
Bogotá’s Integrated Transport System SITP explained
The SITP system hopes to revolutionize public transportation in Bogotá, but significant challenges remain.
Bogotá’s MAMBO celebrates 50 years in contemporary art
Bogotá’s Museum of Modern Art, MAMBO, celebrates 50 years with a collection covering more than a century of art.
Usaquén’s Abasto a Sunday brunch favorite
The Usaquén restaurant Abasto serves grilled dishes with a Mediterranean flair in an old renovated warehouse.
Catching a buseta in Bogotá? The anatomy of a sign
Bogotá’s colorful and chaotic bus signs are on the way out, but you’ll still need to familiarize yourself with the old system.
A walking tour of Bogotá’s La Macarena barrio
Bohemian cafes and gourmet restaurants, republican style and modern, La Macarena has something for everyone.
Bogotá’s Museo del Oro: Where Gold is eternal
Covering centuries of Pre-Colombian history, the Gold Museum is a must experience for anyone visiting Bogotá.
The Midnight horsemen of Bogotá’s Cerros
Where motorcycles and squad cars fail, Bogotá’s ‘carabiñeros’ patrol the hills and barrios on horseback.
Sweet and colonial in La Candelaria
La Candelaria’s charming bakeries and trendy coffee shops offer variety, gourmet quality and quaint scenery .