Bogota is a city of varied beats and is a place where thousands of tourists come every year to see the city and its surroundings. Next we will detail on the corners that you go to get the most intimate corners of this city. G The area is in the exclusive neighborhood of Los Rosales. Your bid is from Harry’s, a cosmopolitan bar, to Casa Vieja, a traditional Colombian food restaurant. At La Cigale (Calle 69A number 4-93), the owner, chef François Cornelis, attends personally. Not the typical French restaurant, its atmosphere is more informal and plates are «a la minute» with fresh ingredients purchased in small quantities in local markets. It has a cellar with 300 references for choosing the perfect wine.

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If you prefer the exclusivity (the only club within the area G) and Asian food (very popular among the people of Bogotá), the best option is Buddha Gardens. Among its 50 members are businessmen and opinion leaders, as the president of Caracol (the largest radio chain), the Prisa group’s strategic director, actors and fashion news anchors.

To eat the «Bogota» has to go to Club Colombia (Av. 82 numbers 9-11). Not part of any area (G or T) but definitely deserves to go. Inserted in the chic (highly residential), a restored heritage house protects the restaurant joined the efforts of Colombia’s most recognized two chefs: Leo Katz and Harry Sasoon. Spectacular Santafereño ajiaco version (the dish and very different from Bogota ajiaco Chile, it is a thick soup made of three kinds of potatoes, chicken and guasca, a local road). It is also the ideal place to take the classic drink beer Club Colombia, created in 1949 and elected in 2008, the best beer in the world.

Places to purchase:

Bogota is a city known as cold (although climate change is the city with record temperatures of 26 degrees). For dressing, consider the equivalent fall in Chile clothes: dresses, leggings, boots and coats. In Bogota, the clothes are much cheaper than in Santiago (almost 50%). The best place to buy: the area T.

The designers Street (Calle 82 Cra 11 to 14) will find the famous butterfly portfolios Mario Hernandez and handmade wool fabrics Pepa Pombo. Do not panic: the prices are reasonable.

To the west you will find small shops and very trendy alternative design. For example, you can get clothes with recycled fabrics (Cra 13 entre calles 82 and 83).

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Nightlife:

The T zone is also known for its restaurants and nightlife. The craft beer pubs martinis and exotic fruits and colors are preferred. The trendy bar: Pravda (Calle 83 number 12-20), is the meeting point for designers, models and fashionistas of the city. To get a table, it is advisable to arrive early and «late», spend the afternoon, on the terrace. If he fails, you can stay in one of many style bars that have been created around them.

In Bogota, there is no previous. The party starts at nine, if you arrive after ten o’clock, secure fit will not find anywhere. The reward will end their day of 9 hours on the table rumba, dancing with bottles (because in Colombia, called for in the liquor bottles).

Andres Carne de Res in Chia (a town on the outskirts of the city) is the best place to party in Bogota. Go to Andrew is a landmark between Bogota, to the point that the first visit is known as the «baptism of the rumba.» Never forget. Its success is in the environment where all details are fun and the spirit of the people is enhanced by dance groups and entertaining theater.

Near the Parque de la 93 (which is actually a square), find the clubs: Gaira (Carlos Vives) to dance vallenato and Kukaramacara or the site (with live orchestra), where you can dance around. It is not unusual to find a top artist on stage singing.

Rural tourism in Bogota:

Very close to the stage is transformed Bogotá. Everything is green, rural and conducive to eco-adventures. In the savanna find small colonial towns like Chia and Cota, where you can eat freshly made sweets like guava merengón or roasted corn (corn salty).

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The Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is the protagonist. After descending 386 meters below ground will reach the 14 Stations of the Cross and the three naves, each 13 meters high and a main dome. All pieces are carved in salt-rock.

Bogota is a city you have to know on your vacation!