© Photograph by Alejandra Caicedo
The Gold Museum: Time Travel to a Pre-Colombian Tale
The Gold Museum is a treasure with more than 30.000 pieces to immerse yourself in history, culture, and travel to pre-hispanic times.
As the capital city, Bogotá’s local culture is very rich and wide, made up of tons of little details and a lot of uniqueness and identity! It gathers all cultures of Colombia and owns an all-time history on its streets.
Read tons of amazing information about music and dance, history, literature, and art, and lifestyle, customs, and traditions!
We encourage locals and foreigners to know and try new things, find out the typical and extraordinary, understand the culture and subcultures, the mainstream and the underground. We show you what happens inside and outside the homes of locals to make you realize that the culture is created by tons of little details.
Find out more about what makes Bogotá so special!
© Photograph by NCI (Family eating meal) on Unsplash
Colombian Family: Understanding Values and Traditions
Family is extremely important for Colombians. In this article, we will show you how our families work and everything you need to know to understand them!
© Photograph by MAMBO
MAMBO: The Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá and its Evolution
In this article, you will find the history and evolution of art in Bogotá through the story of the Museum of Modern Art (MAMBO).
© Photograph by https://anuor.blogspot.com/2018/05/futuro-del-retail-tecnologia-en-las.html
Discover the Original and Unique Way of Grocery Shopping in Bogotá
Grocery shopping in Bogotá and in Colombia is not the same as in other places. Here, you'll find a list of the most common shops you can find in the city.
© Photograph by JuanGris (Lucía Estévez)
Theaters in Bogotá (Part I): Three Unique Places to Watch Some Plays
Looking for a fun evening watching a play? Enter to read Part One of the best theaters in Bogotá, where experimentation and emotion take the stage.
© Photograph by @armandorecords
Bogotá Nightlife: Three Amazing Clubs in the Capital
In this article, you will find the best places to enjoy the nightlife in Bogotá. With Colombian and international rhythms, you'll party all night!
@Photograph by Lisa Ramirez Cifuentes
Colombian facts: culture, living, transportation, etc.
If you want to know more amazing things about Colombia and our music, food, family life, etc., check out the following Colombian facts!
© Photograph by Nany Coy
Ceramic art in Bogotá: a plate as a home
This is Bogotá through the eyes of a ceramist: what an artist thinks about the city, its advantages, and a new way to explore ceramic art in the city!
@ Photograph by Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
Events in Bogota in 2020: January to June
These are the main cultural events in Bogotá for the first half of 2020 (concerts, festivals, etc.). Now you can go out and enjoy them!
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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Colombia with Año Viejo!
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Colombia with Año Viejo is one of the most traditional ways of saying goodbye to the past year and hello to a new beginning!
© Photograph by allevents.in
New Year’s Eve in Bogotá: have fun with traditional agüeros
Want to make something happen in the upcoming year? In New Year’s Eve in Bogotá, don’t forget to try some traditional agüeros to have fun and luck!
© Photograph by http://every-day-is-special.blogspot.com
The Holy Innocents Day: Colombian April Fools’ Day
Replacing sugar for salt, changing the clocks, and putting notes on someones back are some of the most common jokes we use to celebrate the Holy Innocents Day. This day…
© Photograph by César Puertas
Christmas and New Year’s traditions in Bogotá: aguinaldos
Aguinaldos is the best way to have fun during Christmas and New Year in Bogotá. And it can be played anytime, anywhere.
© Photograph by Parroquia Guadalupana
Colombian Christmas traditions: Niño Dios vs. Santa Claus
Founded in Catholicism, every Christmas Eve, Colombian kids patiently wait for El Niño Dios (God Child or Baby Jesus) to deliver the presents under the tree.
© Photograph by Aleteia.org
The sound of music: Colombian Christmas instruments to play
Be prepared to deliver the most wonderful concerts and make some noise with the coolest Colombian Christmas instruments you’ll find during the holidays!
© Photograph by Joanna Ruiz Méndez
Villancicos: Colombian Christmas songs to listen to in December
If you spend Christmas time in Bogotá, you will have to listen to (and sing) Colombian Christmas songs called villancicos.
© Photograph by Joanna Ruiz Méndez
Novenas: best way to eat, pray, love (& sing) on Christmas
Novenas are Christmas gatherings that are very popular in Colombia. There, people eat, pray, sing and share with their beloved ones.
© Photograph by /www.elespectador.com
Best Christmas lights in Bogotá, Colombia: “Ruta Navideña”
In this article, you'll have a look at some of the best places to go and see the most beautiful, best Christmas lights in Bogotá, as well as some events.
© Photograph by Evensite.com
Christmas activities in Bogotá: strolling the ciclovía nocturna
Of all the amazing things that the city offers, the Cicolvía Nocturna (or night bikeway) is definitely one of the best Christmas activities in Bogotá.
© Photograph by Ventour
Christmas lights in Bogotá and its surroundings: visit Boyacá
Christmas lights in Bogotá and its surroundings are the perfect excuse to take a night excursion and feel like you’re in a fairytale.
© Photograph by Tu Chiva
Ride a chiva in Bogotá at Christmas or New Year’s
Ever been on a bus without windows, loud music, and people dancing while it’s on the move? Ride a Chiva in Bogotá during Christmas and New Year’s!
© Photograph by Pichiko Photography
Day of the Little Candles: a Colombian Christmas tradition
Día de las Velitas is a Colombian Christmas tradition celebrated on December 7th, which represents the beginning of Christmas. It's a holiday that you cannot miss in Bogotá.
© Photograph 2017 by Rachel Arrieta
Christmas in Bogotá: the expat’s guide on how to prepare for it
If you want to celebrate like a true Colombian and you’ll be spending Christmas in Bogotá, follow these steps and get ready for an epic holiday season!
© Photograph by La ruta de la navidad
Bogotá Christmas lights: an experience to remember
Bogotá is a Christmas lights show in December that you have to see at least once in your life, is full of decorations and activities you don´t want to miss!