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Marina Sánchez paints Bogotá’s Cerros in luminous colour at Museo del Chicó

By Richard Emblin - March 2, 2026

In Bogotá, the mountains are never out of sight. They rise abruptly along the city’s eastern edge, forming a green wall that shapes the capital’s light, weather and sense of place. For Colombian artist Marina Sánchez, the ridges that surround the Colombian capital’s cardinal points are also more intimate: a constant presence, a point of […]

Bogotá Mayor Galán commended for management of wildfire crisis

By The City Paper Staff - January 29, 2024

As Bogotá grapples with air quality alerts given large forest fires that blazed out of control last week, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán is being praised for his management of the crisis and environmental protection efforts.

Bogotá unites in solidarity as wildfires ravage unique ecosystem

By The City Paper Staff - January 26, 2024

Bogotá rallies in unprecedented solidarity as wildfires devastate unique Andean forest, with residents supporting 600 emergency responders and donating supplies, while efforts to rescue and protect the diverse wildlife continue.

Heat wave causes wildfires to rage in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales

By The City Paper Staff - January 22, 2024

Amidst a relentless heat wave, wildfires blaze in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales, fueled by the El Niño phenomenon, prompting a city-wide firefighting effort and heightened vigilance.

Huisyzuca Eco-Park: Sustainable ecotourism for Bogotá

By Richard Emblin - October 11, 2023

The Huisyzuca Eco-Park in Bogotá’s north encompasses 400 hectares of private and public lands offering visitors a unique experience to sustain a community-led initiative and reforestation program

Bogotá: District documentary reveals city of “Unexpected Neighbors”

By Special Coverage - December 10, 2019

A documentary inspired by Bogota?’s abundant biodiversity debuts this month and district initiative to inspire conservation and empathy with urban wildlife.