Guidebook for Bogota
Essentials
This is the closest grocery / drugstore to the apartment. Store hours are: 0600 - 2300 Address: Calle 97 # 10-45
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OLIMPICA
10-45 Cl. 97This is the closest grocery / drugstore to the apartment. Store hours are: 0600 - 2300 Address: Calle 97 # 10-45
Everything Else
Good ATM with security and very close to the apartment. The ATM is located at: Cra 11 # 93-61
Citibank Calle 93
99-02 Cra. 9aGood ATM with security and very close to the apartment. The ATM is located at: Cra 11 # 93-61
A place to relax, surrounded by a lot of restaurants, coffee houses and pubs. Please visit www.parque93.com for a layout of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
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Iphaki 93
11A-41 Cl. 93A place to relax, surrounded by a lot of restaurants, coffee houses and pubs. Please visit www.parque93.com for a layout of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
A drugstore close to the apartment if you need some cold or flu meds. Address: Calle: 94A # 13-29
Locatel
A drugstore close to the apartment if you need some cold or flu meds. Address: Calle: 94A # 13-29
A nice hospital close to the apartment for both genders, in the event you have more than the flu. Phone number: Carrera:19C #91-17 Phone Number: 6161799
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Centro de Fertilidad Clínica de la Mujer
No. 90-14 Cra. 19cA nice hospital close to the apartment for both genders, in the event you have more than the flu. Phone number: Carrera:19C #91-17 Phone Number: 6161799
A classy place to grab a massage and work out the stress. Hydrotherapy, Facials, Exfoliation... 6230555 / 6230556 Open 0800 - 2200 Mon - Fri. 0800 - 2000 Sat. 0800 - 1600 Sun.
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Chairama Spa
11a27 Calle 95A classy place to grab a massage and work out the stress. Hydrotherapy, Facials, Exfoliation... 6230555 / 6230556 Open 0800 - 2200 Mon - Fri. 0800 - 2000 Sat. 0800 - 1600 Sun.
A classy spa that may be a bit cheaper and yet offers great massages. 6167913 / 2361378. Mon - Fri 0700 - 2000. Sat 0800 - 1700. Address: Calle:95 # 11-54
Calle 95 # 11-54
A classy spa that may be a bit cheaper and yet offers great massages. 6167913 / 2361378. Mon - Fri 0700 - 2000. Sat 0800 - 1700. Address: Calle:95 # 11-54
Food Scene
A good sushi restaurant close to the apartment.
Address: Calle 93B # 12-28 in Park 93 Park 93
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Wok Parque
12-28 Cl. 93bA good sushi restaurant close to the apartment.
Address: Calle 93B # 12-28 in Park 93 Park 93
Crepes & Waffles
12-10 Cl. 93bA good restaurant, the brunch is really good.
A good place to meet up with friends and enjoy some coffee, tea, or a light snack.
Address: Calle11A # 93A-10 in Park 93
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Juan Valdez
109A - 30 Av. Cra 19A good place to meet up with friends and enjoy some coffee, tea, or a light snack.
Address: Calle11A # 93A-10 in Park 93
A good place to get a locally made burger, also has a good breakfast on Sundays only. Address: Carrera93A # 12-57 Park 93
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El Corral Gourmet
15-71 Av Calle 116A good place to get a locally made burger, also has a good breakfast on Sundays only. Address: Carrera93A # 12-57 Park 93
Calle 93A # 12-73
A good, locally organic Colombian restaurant.
Another good coffeehouse if you want a meal and a good cup of java. Address: Calle93A # 12-55 Park 93 Park 93
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Oma 93
12-43 Calle 93aAnother good coffeehouse if you want a meal and a good cup of java. Address: Calle93A # 12-55 Park 93 Park 93
Osaki Parque De La 93
11A-41 Cl. 93Another good asian restaurant. Address: Carrera11A # 93A-46 Park 93 Park 93
Bagatelle restaurant - a quaint little French restaurant on the 1st floor. No need to enter the hotel. Address: Calle11 # 94-45
Holiday Inn
Bagatelle restaurant - a quaint little French restaurant on the 1st floor. No need to enter the hotel. Address: Calle11 # 94-45
Very good Italian restaurant, I recommend the crèm brûlée. Address: Calle93 # 11-84 Park 93
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Cafe Renault
11A-84 Cl. 93bVery good Italian restaurant, I recommend the crèm brûlée. Address: Calle93 # 11-84 Park 93
Surrounded by restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and smaller shopping areas.
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T Zone
Surrounded by restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and smaller shopping areas.
The most famous restaurant in Bogotá. Colombian cuisine, dancing in the evenings. Address: Calle82 # 12-21 in Zona Rosa
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Andrés Exprés Chía
Calle 2The most famous restaurant in Bogotá. Colombian cuisine, dancing in the evenings. Address: Calle82 # 12-21 in Zona Rosa
The original restaurant, they are only open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and local holidays which usually fall on a Monday. Colombian cuisine, located outside the city. Taxi is the best way to arrive.
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Andrés Carne de Res
N° 11A - 56 Calle 3The original restaurant, they are only open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and local holidays which usually fall on a Monday. Colombian cuisine, located outside the city. Taxi is the best way to arrive.
RESTAURANTE DI LUCCA
# 85-32 Cra. 13Colombian cuisine daily, brunch on Sundays only.
A good seafood restaurant here in the city. Address:Carrera13 # 85-24 in Zona Rosa
Carrera 13 # 85-24
A good seafood restaurant here in the city. Address:Carrera13 # 85-24 in Zona Rosa
14inkas
543 Cl. 119bPeruvian cuisine. Address:Calle12 # 84-55 in Zona Rosa
Pajares Salinas
96-8 Cra. 10Spanish cuisine, very good food. Address: Carrera10 # 96-8
Santo Pecado
119-47 Cra. 5Colombian cuisine. Address:Carrera5 # 119-47 Usaquen
Carrera 6A # 117-35
Colombian cuisine, the food is very good. Address: Carrera:6A # 117-35 Usaquen
Excellent organic Colombian food. Desserts are wonderful, baked and you can take the pan home (for a price) if you can't eat it all. Address: Calle 6# 1-19 Usaquen
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Abasto
9-09 Cl. 69aExcellent organic Colombian food. Desserts are wonderful, baked and you can take the pan home (for a price) if you can't eat it all. Address: Calle 6# 1-19 Usaquen
Excellent French cuisine, good ambiance, wines and spirits. I recommend the "pulpo/octopus" if you enjoy seafood. Open every day, RESERVATION needed. 2125709 Address: Calle79 # 7-12
Calle 79B # 7-12
Excellent French cuisine, good ambiance, wines and spirits. I recommend the "pulpo/octopus" if you enjoy seafood. Open every day, RESERVATION needed. 2125709 Address: Calle79 # 7-12
Excellent Asian food, good wines and desserts. Address:Carrera13 # 93-71 Park 93
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TERIYAKI
83-66 Cra. 13Excellent Asian food, good wines and desserts. Address:Carrera13 # 93-71 Park 93
Excellent Colombian cuisine, wonderful soups and different plates. Address: Carrera16 # 90-69
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Sopas De Mama Y Postres De La Abuela
#90-69 Cra. 16Excellent Colombian cuisine, wonderful soups and different plates. Address: Carrera16 # 90-69
French cuisine. It is a good restaurant for a romantic dinner or hang out with friends. Address: Calle:71# 5-65 Phone number: 255 3252/ 321 433 9759 Zona G
Calle 71 # 5-65
French cuisine. It is a good restaurant for a romantic dinner or hang out with friends. Address: Calle:71# 5-65 Phone number: 255 3252/ 321 433 9759 Zona G
A creative kitchen based on the roots of Colombian cuisine with the use of traditional techniques & cutting edge cuisine. Totally recommended. RESERVATIONS NEEDED: 7035585 Address:70 # 4-47 in Zona G
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El Cielo
#4 - 47 Cl. 70A creative kitchen based on the roots of Colombian cuisine with the use of traditional techniques & cutting edge cuisine. Totally recommended. RESERVATIONS NEEDED: 7035585 Address:70 # 4-47 in Zona G
Carrera 10 # 80-50
Spanish cuisine. Reservation needed: 2490314 Address: Carrera:10 # 80-50 inZona G
LA FAMIGLIA
69-34 Cra. 5Italian cuisine. Reservation needed: 2490314 Address: Callle:5 # 69 - 34 in Zona G
Peruvian cuisine. Reservation needed: 2554138 / 2357938 Address: Calle:70 # 46-03 in Zona G
Calle 70 # 4-63
Peruvian cuisine. Reservation needed: 2554138 / 2357938 Address: Calle:70 # 46-03 in Zona G
Indian cuisine. Reservation needed: 3202004820 you need to dial this # from a cellphone. Address: Calle:82 # 12-23 in Zona T
Calle 82 # 12-23
Indian cuisine. Reservation needed: 3202004820 you need to dial this # from a cellphone. Address: Calle:82 # 12-23 in Zona T
A fusion of Colombian & New Orleans right here in Bogota.Address: Calle:69A # 5-48 in Zona G
Bourbon Bistro
5-48 Calle 69aA fusion of Colombian & New Orleans right here in Bogota.Address: Calle:69A # 5-48 in Zona G
Exquisite cuisine, if you are in the mood for some good lamb or other fine foods stop by here. No reservation needed. 2561755 Addres: Carrera:11B # 97-79
Carrera 11B # 97-79
Exquisite cuisine, if you are in the mood for some good lamb or other fine foods stop by here. No reservation needed. 2561755 Addres: Carrera:11B # 97-79
Exquisite cuisine, good ambiance, wines and spirits. Phone number: 3477155 Address: Carrera 9 # 75-70 in Zona G
Carrera 9 # 75-70
Exquisite cuisine, good ambiance, wines and spirits. Phone number: 3477155 Address: Carrera 9 # 75-70 in Zona G
Drinks & Nightlife
A good restaurant/bar/nightclub close to the apartment. Address: Carrera13 # 93A-45 in Park 93
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Salto del Ángel
#93A-45 Cra. 13A good restaurant/bar/nightclub close to the apartment. Address: Carrera13 # 93A-45 in Park 93
A good restaurant/bar/nightclub close to the apartment. Address: Carrera11A # 93B-12 Park 93
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El Sitio...
93b12 Cra. 11aA good restaurant/bar/nightclub close to the apartment. Address: Carrera11A # 93B-12 Park 93
A nice local microbrewery with some good house brews and some imports. Address: Carrera11 # 93-94 Park 93
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Bogotá Beer Company
120-76 Av. Cra 19A nice local microbrewery with some good house brews and some imports. Address: Carrera11 # 93-94 Park 93
More drinks, good ambiance and a close to all the other restaurants in the area. Address: Carrera12 # 93-64 Park 93
Red Lion Pub Colombia
#93-64 Cra. 12More drinks, good ambiance and a close to all the other restaurants in the area. Address: Carrera12 # 93-64 Park 93
Same owners as the BBC, local microbrewery to include a good selection of imports as well.
Address: Carrera12A # 83-48 ZonaT
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The Pub
#83-48 Cra. 12aSame owners as the BBC, local microbrewery to include a good selection of imports as well.
Address: Carrera12A # 83-48 ZonaT
Bar/Restaurant/Night club. 80's music and a nice atmosphere. Reservation needed: 2180762 Address: Calle 95 # 11-37
Calle 95 # 11-37
Bar/Restaurant/Night club. 80's music and a nice atmosphere. Reservation needed: 2180762 Address: Calle 95 # 11-37
Bar/Nightclub inside the casino on the 3rd floor. Address: Carrera13 # 82-85 in Zona Rosa
Carrera 13 # 82-85
82-85 Carrera 13Bar/Nightclub inside the casino on the 3rd floor. Address: Carrera13 # 82-85 in Zona Rosa
Nightclub open Wed - Sat. Crossover music, a nice mix for dancing. Address: Calle84B 14-02 in Zona Rosa
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EL COQ
13-85 Cl. 84ANightclub open Wed - Sat. Crossover music, a nice mix for dancing. Address: Calle84B 14-02 in Zona Rosa
The only nightclub where you can go to practice Spanish, and learn to dance salsa on a Tuesday. "Gringo Tuesdays"Address 14A #83-53 in Zona T
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La villa
The only nightclub where you can go to practice Spanish, and learn to dance salsa on a Tuesday. "Gringo Tuesdays"Address 14A #83-53 in Zona T
Open Thurs - Sat. Crossover music, "raggeton, merengue, salsa, vallenato, champeta, & electronic." Address:Calle81 # 12-70 in Zona Rosa
Calle 81 # 12-70
Open Thurs - Sat. Crossover music, "raggeton, merengue, salsa, vallenato, champeta, & electronic." Address:Calle81 # 12-70 in Zona Rosa
Open Thur - Sat Electronic and Dance music to get your groove on. Live performers. Address: Carrera14 # 83-53 in Zona Rosa
Carrera 14 # 83-53
Open Thur - Sat Electronic and Dance music to get your groove on. Live performers. Address: Carrera14 # 83-53 in Zona Rosa
Nightclub - 6th floor (piso 6 in spanish) Electronic music. Address Calle:85 # 14-05 in Zona Rosa
Calle 85 # 14-5
Nightclub - 6th floor (piso 6 in spanish) Electronic music. Address Calle:85 # 14-05 in Zona Rosa
Calle 85 # 12-52
Thurs - Sat. Crossover music. Address: Calle:85 # 12-62 in Zona Rosa
Is on the 3rd floor, open Tues - Sat., Electronic music. Armando All Stars open Thur - Sat on the 2nd floor at the same address, Crossover music. Address: Calle85 # 14-46 in Zona Rosa
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Armando Records
14-46 Ac. 85Is on the 3rd floor, open Tues - Sat., Electronic music. Armando All Stars open Thur - Sat on the 2nd floor at the same address, Crossover music. Address: Calle85 # 14-46 in Zona Rosa
Shopping
Great shopping location, and an easy 15 min walk from the apartment. Also has a nice theater to watch a few flicks. El Retiro & Atlantis Plaza are also a stones throw away.
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Andino Shopping Mall
82-71 Cra. 11Great shopping location, and an easy 15 min walk from the apartment. Also has a nice theater to watch a few flicks. El Retiro & Atlantis Plaza are also a stones throw away.
There is a good Cinema on the 4th floor, below that is 3 floors of shops. On the first floor you'll find a Hard Rock cafe.
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Atlantis Plaza Shopping Mall
# 13 05 Cl. 81There is a good Cinema on the 4th floor, below that is 3 floors of shops. On the first floor you'll find a Hard Rock cafe.
A good place to look from some emeralds or other jewelry that you may be interested in. Most items here are certified with good prices.
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Organic Quality
# 6a-92 Calle 114A good place to look from some emeralds or other jewelry that you may be interested in. Most items here are certified with good prices.
Unicentro
124-30 Cra. 15Another nice shopping center to visit if you have the time.
Sightseeing
Flea market around the park in Usaquén on Sundays. If you're looking for some "artesanias" to take home this is a good place to visit.
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Usaquen
Flea market around the park in Usaquén on Sundays. If you're looking for some "artesanias" to take home this is a good place to visit.
Calle 11, #04 - 21 located in the Candelaria downtown. Botero is a famous Colombian artist, world renowned. He is famous for his voluptuous over the top renaissance inspired portraites.
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Iziko lezobuciko zeMiguel Urrutia -MAMU-
4-21 Cl. 11Calle 11, #04 - 21 located in the Candelaria downtown. Botero is a famous Colombian artist, world renowned. He is famous for his voluptuous over the top renaissance inspired portraites.
The old sanctuary that crowns one of the Mt's on the E side of the city, which can be used to help you navigate. A must see at 10k in elevation you'll be gifted by wonderful view of the skyline.
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Monserrate
The old sanctuary that crowns one of the Mt's on the E side of the city, which can be used to help you navigate. A must see at 10k in elevation you'll be gifted by wonderful view of the skyline.
One of the most popular museums in Colombia. Open Tues - Sat 0900 - 1630 Sun and holidays 1000 - 1630
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Igumbi lezinto (Museo del Oro)
15-88 Cra. 6One of the most popular museums in Colombia. Open Tues - Sat 0900 - 1630 Sun and holidays 1000 - 1630
The old colonial portion of Bogota where you will find the museums listed below are located, to include the house of the president.
Candelaria
The old colonial portion of Bogota where you will find the museums listed below are located, to include the house of the president.
An underground church carved out of an old salt mine, you can arrive by the Tourist Train out of Bogota on the weekends or during the week private driver.
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I-Cathedral ye-Salt ye-Zipaquirá
Parque De La SalAn underground church carved out of an old salt mine, you can arrive by the Tourist Train out of Bogota on the weekends or during the week private driver.
The location of the legend of El Dorado. Good day trip with a private driver, be prepared to walk a few kilometers and bring an umbrella just in case.
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Guatavita
The location of the legend of El Dorado. Good day trip with a private driver, be prepared to walk a few kilometers and bring an umbrella just in case.
Old colonial town, Kite festival in August, light festival in December. Great place to escape the city. See the waterfalls at La Periquera.
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Villa de Leyva
Old colonial town, Kite festival in August, light festival in December. Great place to escape the city. See the waterfalls at La Periquera.