© 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 Mario Carvajal / Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Colombian Christmas food: top five you have to try in December
The traditional Colombian Christmas food in Bogotá is so delicious that you won’t be able to get enough. Buñuelo, natilla, and torta negra are some of them!
© 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!
© Photograph by FrancasParrilladas.com
Colombian recipes for Christmas and New Year’s: pernil de cerdo
There are many Colombian recipes for Christmas and New Year’s, Pernil de Cerdo (roasted pork leg) is definitely one of the best ones. Don’t forget to try it!
© Photograph by saberycomer.com
Colombian recipes for Christmas and New Year’s: torta negra
There are many Colombian recipes for Christmas and New Year’s, but torta negra (black cake) is definitely one of the best ones. Don’t forget to try it!
© Photograph by Joanna Ruiz Méndez
Monserrate lights up in December and you can’t miss it!
Monserrate is a place you have to visit if you come to Bogotá, but it’s truly a must-go in December when it lights up for the best time of the year.