Hitchhiker’sGuideto Bogotá
Presented by Mr. Hurtado’s P1
Usaquen
Table of contents
El Kiosco Pg 4-7 Legado Pg 8-11
El Chocolo
Pg 12-15
Puertas Colombianas
Pg 16-19
ILoveChicharron
Pg 24-27
Usaquen
Mariana Galofre
Usaquen has its origin from an indigenous Chibcha town that for many years was independent of the city. In 1539 the Spanish powerful rulers at the time began the founding of Usaquen. , Cra. 15a # 120 - 14.
The area has not changed much since 2000's, in the past 25 years, although the prices have increased the economy risen. So the gentrification has not evolved that much.
Santa Barbara is popular for Colombians, not very common for tourists, this is a place where many Colombians go to get food such as buñuelos, empanadas, and typical desserts, clothes, and change money. One of the most wellknown restaurants in that area is El kiosko. If you go there, you have to try their famous empanadas they are delicious and special in every way.
el kiosko
Contact el kiosko:social media Instagram facebook.
El kiosko is located in Cra. 15a # 120 - 14.
They open every day from 6:30 to 8:30.
From the outside you can see it's a restaurant, and it has a menu board outside the local so that when people pass by they can observe what hey're selling.
meeting el kiosko
When I arrived at el kiosko, the workers were very welcoming, and it smelled delicious like a fresh buñuelo. A buñuelo is a typical food in Colombia; its origin is from Egypt. Then Colombians improved the buñuelo, adding to it yuca and queso costeño. It is a sphere-type bread that most people eat in novenas during December. Then I ordered an empanada and asked one of the workers if I could interview them. They told me that the best employee I could interview is Imelda
Imelda is a family member of the founder, so I interviewed her. Imelda was very open to help me and answered every question about the neighborhood and about the business. She told me that el Kiosko has been a company since 1980s and that it was very important in her family. It was difficult to translate the questions. But she kindly answered me and gave me a free buñuelo to thank me.
By James callan
The Great Usaquen
Lagado Cacao is located in Usaquen at Cra. 6a #117-1. Legado opened in 2020 with two locations one in Medellín and one in Bogotá (it being the main one), and they also used to have a factory in Medellín but shut down and will be moving to Bogotá. Usaquen is a neighborhood in Bogotá that has a rich history. It was established in 1954, during a time when Bogotá was growing. The city was moving beyond the mountains and expanding towards areas like Teusaquillo and Chapinero. This expansion eventually reached Usaquen, which became an important area over time. In 1987, Usaquen was recognized as a national monument. This made it a place of historical significance.
Today, Usaquen is famous for its lively flea market, which attracts both locals and tourists. Over time, The town has changed. It has become more marketed to tourists compared to its earlier days when it mostly featured parks and quiet streets. Now, Usaquen is a lively destination that showcases the culture of Bogotá.
This business has a really interesting business because instead of most chocolate shops having really sweet chocolate this place serves 70% 80% 90% and 100% cacao for the best bitter chocolate. Their menu includes hot chocolate of all the percent chocolate, and also other treats and even chocolate cocktails, but their main event is the chocolate experience.
FUN FACT
The arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century completely changed cocoa in Colombia. During the colonial era, cocoa became an important source of wealth for the Spanish crown, so the it started to gain traction in the towns for being seen as for the rich, and people started using it more, so cocoa plantations multiplied in the warm, humid regions of Colombia. Now cacao is used all over Colombia and is no longer only for the rich
Contact: 313 4344155
Location: Cra. 6a #117-11, Usaquén, Bogotá
Wednesday 1–6PM
Thursday 1–6PM Friday 1–9PM Saturday 1–9PM
Sunday 10:30AM–8PM
Monday Closed Tuesday 1–6PM
The Taste of The Experience
When I entered Legado, The room was bright and cozy. We were immediately greeted by a friendly employee. She was extremely nice, and offered us hot chocolate made with 80% dark chocolate. I looked around for a bit, and I Saw their case with plenty of pastry and sweets, like Truffles, chocolate rolls e,t,c. Then we started the experience. The experience started with smells. We were smelling things and trying to figure out what they were. I got 12 out of 15 right, which was fantastic.Next, we went into the kitchen. There, we learned how to temper chocolate, which makes the chocolate hard and almost crispy. It was interesting to see how the chocolate changes as you work it. Next, we went to the molding station. That's where the fun really began. We poured the melted chocolate into molds and added flavors that we had to choose from. Each flavor made our chocolate less bitter due to it being 90% cacao.
We went back to the front counter after filling the chocolate. While waiting for the chocolate bars to set, we had some more hot chocolate, and i learned about the business. while talking to them i learned that it was a local family buisness and they started in 2019 right before covid . they started off strong but covid hit soon after they gained traction so they lost a lot of money and almost had to close down, but after that the freezing was done. so Then we could taste the chocolate bars we made. They were delicious, and I was happy with what we made. Legado was an amazing experience I will gladly go again
close to where legado used to be
street of legado
The gallery of the marvelous Usaquen and Legado
old house in usaquen
comparison of change in the usaquen train station
the shop of legado
kitchen of legado
inside of legado
the street other dirrection
By: Tomas Borda
In the beginning, The Indigenous group called Nutabes lived in the mountains that was a forest of Los Andes. But then they started to take off all the trees and all the mountains, and they built a lot of modern houses of cement and bricks and the Palatino is the gentrified part of the city with iron. But there is a lot of oxygen and a lot of Natural Resources, and now it's a neighbourhood area that celebrates culture with la Calera. Because La Calera was also with a lot of natural resources and a lot of trees and mountains, and now it's a lot of homes a lot of buildings and a lot of streets.
InelChocolothey salecoffees,fruits, breakfasts, andamasijos(Pan deyucas,Pande bonos,Buñuelos, Rosca,).
Theyareopen15hours adayfrom6AMto9 PM.
ElChocoloisa businessthat wasfound44 yearsago.
My experience in El Chocolo at first wasn't very good because I asked the person if I could interview them, and they said no. But at the end they told me like I could write something in the paper and I bought some buñuelos and Pan de yucas, and they were very, very good. Colombian culture is part of my Hitchhiker's Guide hidden treasure because they sell Colombian amasijos and regional coffee's from Nariño, Norte de Santander, Antioquia, Valle del Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Cauca, and the region cafetera from and Colombian fruits. Some facts about the interview is that they gave me a discount in a buñuelos for the homework. The change of the sector has helped a lot the hidden treasure because there are more people in the neighbourhood, so there are more clients, so they sell more and are able to go through gentrification get more money.
By Nikki Shirley
Usaquen used to be an indigenous independent village with a large flow of travelers. The name comes directly from natives in South America called Chibcha who were the most civilized people that inhabited Colombian territory. The area has changed a lot, it used to be a village to a neighborhood and now a flea market. As mentioned before this area has little stands all around that sell Colombian products and is also a tourist attraction. Colombian culture is celebrated all throughout the area of Usaquen. There are artisans to traditional Colombian food and restaurants around the area. The first colored Colombian door was built in Cartagena in 1827.
This is where the first colored door was made.
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PuertasColombianas
IfyouneedplansonaSunday,Usaquenisagreatwayto goifyouvisitSeñoraLidasstandyouwillbegettingthe fullColombiancultureexperience.Herstandistotheright oftheroadandifyouwalkdownyouwillseeahugepop ofcolorandthatismorethanlikelyherstand.
Instagram: puertas_colombianas
Facebook: puertascolombians
Hours: Sundays 10:00 - 6:00 pm
My experience of visiting Puertas Colombians was amazing. Usually the owner (Lida Prieto Pinta) is there at her stand but on the rare occasion that she is not, her coworkers are always super nice to any and all customers. The artisan business is made up of a group of 7 people who work together. When you walk up you are immediately greeted with a good morning/afternoon from them. If you end up buying something they always wrap up the doors with love and give you a bag if needed. Colombian culture is written all over this business.
Usaquen Flea Market
The owner goes out and takes photos of the doors that are all over the country. She replicates exactly how they are in real life including more detail that the real one has. She wants to spread her culture all over the world and she is doing exactly that. She did not seem like she hated the business during the interview but that she was passionate about it. She said that she started with photography but then made those doors into something that people could keep and identify with. She stated that the doors in real life are getting destroyed and that there are slim to none here in Bogota. She wants to keep her culture alive by spreading this beautiful art around the world.
These are only a few of the doors that Lida makes. As you can see they are very detailed and have a lot of thought and time put into them.
MULTICENTRO USAQUEN
By Alejandro Diaz
flea market in Usaquen plaza
Citricos JYL is located in the neighborhood of Multicentro, within the area of Usaquén, in Bogotá. Multicentro started expanding in the 80s when the construction of the mall Unicentro started, now it's one of the biggest and safest neighborhoods in bogota. There were lots of houses and now there are mostly buildings, commercial businesses and parks.
This neighborhood is known for the shopping mall Unicentro and its surrounding businesses. Usaquen celebrates culture by using the park El Country to create big events, and the sunday’s flea market in the park of Usaquen to highlight local brands and support small businesses.
Unicentro Shopping Mall and surrounding areas
Citrico JyL front part of shop
vegetables they sell
CITRICOS JYL
My hidden treasure is located in the Cra. 7c #126a-22.
They open from Monday to Sunday from 6am to 7pm every day except on good Friday.
If you visit this shop you need to buy the naranjas tangelo, mangos tommy, mandarins, strawberrys and bananas.
Citricos JyL is fruit and vegetable shop. They sell all kinds of fruits and vegetable like oranges, mangos, mandarins, carrots, brocoli, cuecumbers and so much more.
my experience
I was walking down the street when I got to Citricos JyL. It caught my attention because they have lots of fruits outside the store. The oranges looked fresh, I saw enormous crates with mangos inside of them. The strawberries were big and they were inside of transparent boxes. Inside the store there were shelfs with a bunch of vegetables, eggs, syrup and lots and lots of more Colombian products. The store is inside of a garage. It's kind of a small space, the walls are white and there is a green pillar. All the workers are super nice. This small business celebrates culture by selling Colombian creole potatoes. This potato originates from Colombia and some other countries in the Region Andina.
They started their business selling oranges on a truck in the streets, they faced problems because the police didn´t let him park his truck in public spaces due to him causing traffic. then with enough money they were able to rent a garage which is where they are selling fruits and vegetables right now. People don´t need to go inside the shop, it is like a drivethrugh fruver. People order their products from the car and since the workers put so much attention and good service to the people, the customers get their fruits and vegetables in a short amount of time. In the neighborhood the construction workers are destroying houses so that they can build building so more people will move into the neighborhood and more people will be interested in their buisnes so Citricos JyL will have more costumers.
Colombian creole potato
Multicentro
Varieties of plantains, syrup and eggs
Varieties of vegetables
Vegetables
Fruits
Varieties of fruits Black berry
Colombian creole potato
Fruits
Tourism through Usaquén
Santa Barbara is in Usaquen where it’s very popular for tourism because the Mayor’s office decided to preserve a lot of the colonial architecture for example the Santa Barbara de Usaquen Church because before it was an indigenous town, but when the Spanish came they built on top of the place building things like the Hacienda Santa Barbara.
Around Usaquen there are famous places like Crepes & Waffles, but there are also places that are small businesses but there are with high quality. For example the place that I interviewed was a typical Colombian food restaurant called ILoveChicharron at the 119 in Santa Barbara Central in the sector of Usaquén.
BY: Miguel Hollmann
More than having ILoveChicharron as a place that sells Colombian culture, also every Saturday in mostly Santa Barbara they make a flee market where they sell things of Colombia like the indigenous Guajira backpacks.
Chicharron
Menu
ILoveChicharrón is a typical Colombian food restaurant specialized mostly with chicharrón.
When you go to the restaurant something that I recommend is to buy a Cono Mixto because it’s one of the cheapest things to buy in the restaurant but there is a lot so it can work if you are really hungry.
Adresses: Avenida 19 # 14769, Cl 119 #13-08, Cl. 134 #54-11, Cl. 85 # 16a-32.
Hours at Work.
I chose ILoveChicharrón because the food is really affordable, and the quality is really good.
Another thing that I like is that although most of the time it’s very full, they will give you your order in a flash because there is really good service.
Experience
I loved the experience of this hidden treasure because I remember entering the restaurant and smelling the freshly made chicharron served for a customer. When I was going to get some food, looking at the menu I saw that the selled things more than chicharron for people who don’t like it like a pulled pork sandwich. It was “Ah reventar” but I asked for Chicharron Carnudo (that has chicharrón, morcilla, and chorizo) and they gave me the dish in less than 30 minutes. When me and my family finished I saw that the check was really affordable compared to other restaurants because at Mcdonalds for one dish you need to pay from 30,000 COP-40,000 COP but here almost everything is lower than 30,000 COP .
ILoveChicharrón Shows a lot of Colombian culture because the majority of the food that they sell there was created here traditionally. For example the morcilla that they give in the Cono Carnudo was created in the Andean region. And another piece of evidence is that even if the Chicharron was brought from Spain the first production here was in Medellin and is known to be one of the best in the world.
Something that for me is really important about the interview is that Alexandra a worker in the restaurant, told me that they only have “ an administrator, two cooks, and one waiter,” because they handle hundreds of people going in and out of the restaurant with only five workers.
The neighborhood that ILoveChicharrón that I visited affects the business negatively because the city overall has a lot of commercial life but everytime they build something the price of the land goes way up so it’s more difficult to keep that plot of land for their business.
Gentrificationofthecity
Estaciòn de tren Usaquen Iglesia Santa Barbara de Usaquen
Hacienda Santa Barbara
Placesin Bogota
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Casa Tibana is located in Vía Charrascal, Chia, Cundinamarca, it is in a rural area where you can connect with nature.
Chia Chia
Historically, Chia was mainly a rural area containing many farms. It did not have good public services such as water, electricity, internet, transportation, etc... Nowadays, it’s becoming more of an urban society, a suburb outside of Bogotá where a lot of people live.
It used to be known for its historical churches, big green landscapes, and as a cultural place that held festivals. Chia was also a very popular place for people to go out at night. Now it is known more for its restaurants and food, and it is also known for the University of the Sabana.
Some of the places that celebrate the most culture there are the Centro Cultural de Chia and
Plaza de la Luna. In the first one, there are a lot of art exhibitions, performances, and workshops. They all have local and national talent. Plaza de la Luna is known for its vibrant atmosphere, where there are many food fairs with traditional Colombian dishes. They also have a lot of live music and art shops with traditional art.
The history of this town goes back to preColumbian times. It is considered the city of the Moon and the place where the Zipa (Governor of what is now known as Bogotá) ruler lived.
Many of the people who grew up in this town know each other and helped develop the area.
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To get there, you can use public or private transportation. It is located about 1:30 hours from Bogotá. In Casa Tibana you will see a lot of nature. Depending on what day you go or if you book an event, you can have different experiences.
Social media links It is open from 8-5 Monday through Friday and Saturday from 8-12. Times may change according to the programming.
Casa Tibana is a business that has two main parts: Events, such as business and social events Experiences, such as after-school activities
Most urban cities are concrete walls full of noise, people, traffic, and pollution, but I felt very peaceful and connected with nature when I went to Casa Tibana.
FaguaFest is a cultural and wellness festival focused on creating spaces for community gathering, experimentation, and learning. It is meant to support the rural community by contributing to the region's economic, social, and cultural development.
Casa Tibana has a lot of Colombian culture, but one of the unique parts which sets it apart from many local businesses, is the beautiful landscape. When I talked to the owner, Catalina Mojica, it surprised me to hear her say that the mission of this place is to connect with our ancestral roots and the knowledge of the Muiscan Indians that lived in the region. I felt a connection with not only with my ancestral roots, I also felt a connection with nature and my inner self.
When I was interviewing Catalina, she mentioned how she was proud of what Casa Tibana had become, especially because she started on this project alone. All the activities and projects they have done there have had a positive impact on the region, the children, and locals that live there. It is also a place that can transform the cultural reality of the people in Chia. They brought back a lot of flora and fauna that was lost due to gentrification.
Walk around the property Enjoy the flora and fauna Buy local food Interact with animals
Suba
My hidden gem is located in the neighborhood Suba. Suba was a town that had links with Bogotá in terms of production and communication. But then suba started to transform and grow population wise. It was converted into one of the biggest localities in the city. And this is a phenomenon that we can call urbanization process. Niza has changed a lot throughout the years, bulevar was made out of bricks before, and it looked more like a colosseum than a centro commercial. But now it's made of like glass and marbles. Niza is known for its residential places like club Los Lagartos, and it's centros commercials. And it's also known because it is surrounded by humedales where people can go and do exercise around the humedales. Did you know that the original recipe of buñuelos comes from Spain it was brought to Colombia by the colonization? the nuns in Antioquia added cheese to the recipe, and they started to use them during Christmas. Buñuelos have been around Colombia for more than 500 years.
Pan Pa Ya is a chain of many businesses, for example, there are many Pan Pa Ya around Bogotá and the one that I interviewed was in Cra. 58 #127D-06.
Social media link: https://www.panpaya.com.co/
The pan pa ya is open on Thursdays from 7:00 am till 9:00pm on Friday from 7:00am till 9:30pm on Saturday from 7:00am till 9:30PM and on Sunday from 7:00am till 8:00pm. Pan Pa Ya has a big logo and that logo is the title.
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My Experience
When I went to interview my place and when I got there we had breakfast, and we were taken care of nicely. And when our breakfast was served, we ate it all. After that, I did the interview to the manager of Pan Pa Ya. My hidden gem is part of the Colombian culture because it sells typical food from Colombia like Pan de yuca, pan de Bono, almojabana, buñuelos, palitos de queso and many more. They started their business here in Bogotá 78 years ago. And pan pa ya was brought to Colombia in 1986 a long time ago. The neighborhood has impacted the business positively because there are a lot of people that live around that area of pan pa ya and many people go every day there to grab a snack or some breakfast.
TEUSAQUILLO LA SOLEDAD
The hidden gem is in the neighborhood “La Soledad” in the locality of Teusaquillo. It is located on Avenida 24 #39a 10, in the heart of the neighborhood’s “Park Way”.
This traditional sector is renowned for its architecture the houses were made of stone and looked like old English temples. They were constructed like triangular shapes. It is also known for its vitality and cultural vibe. There are plenty of grocery stores, cozy cafes, libraries and shops in the area. It has an environment that is lively and beautiful thanks to the Park Way (a 1 km long green corridor designed in the early 1930´s by Austrian architect Karl Heinrich Brunner). This neighborhood is known because it has an enormous variety of cultural offerings. The neighborhood has changed because initially it was very traditional, calm and residential with beautiful large houses and buildings. Now, it is more commercial with new buildings, stores like Orso, restaurants like Crepes & Waffles, etc.
La Soledad is very well located and accessible, close to the city's historic center, as well as to the more modern northern part of the city.
It is easily accessible
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You can learn about this wonderful place with this QR code.
“Have you ever been to this awesome little shop in Bogota’s Parkway called Despensa de la Sierra?”
It is a beautiful, unique place that sells handmade crafts made and delicious foods straight from la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and its native people.
It is located on Avenida 24 #39a 10.
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 8:30 am to 7 pm.
They sell organic seed food pruducts from the Sierra.
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I remember walking in my neighborhood and entering this incredible store called Despensa de la Sierra, a wonderful and authentic place in the heart of La Soledad, on its Park Way.
My experience in this shop was lovely. While walking my dog, I found this beautiful shop in between two delicious pastry stores. As soon as I entered, I felt a really nice smell. It smelled like natural coffee, and every product looked delicious. The chocolates were provocative, but also the colors of everything inside the store. For example the mochilas, that were hand painted. In the store there were murals of the landscapes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and its people. The packaging of the products were beautiful, it was incredible.
The people who would serve you and who I talked with know a lot about what they do and sell. They explain the meaning of the products and the process behind each one. I really would recommend this place for you to visit.
The neighborhood has impacted them positively because there are a lot of young families and new generations that could become a positive audience and consumers of their products. These new customers would like to know more about this business and consume their products. This store sells Colombian products, particularly from the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, for example Mochilas, mambe, organic coffee and chocolate.
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LA CALERA
La Calera is a rural area just outside Bogota. It got its name because of its limestone mines which are used for construction because they are very strong and high in durability. La Calera has a páramo called Chingaza, an alpine ecosystem very important for the environment. In Colombia all the paramo give 70% of Colombian potable water this is why we need to protect them.
La Calera was founded by Pedro Tovar who owned an hacienda with this name, and it growed because all his family lived around him. This area has changed by how it started as a hacienda and now it has 35, 305 people living in La Calera. La Calera is known for its Colombian traditional restaurants especially the arepas which are selled all around La Calera celebrating the Colombian culture.
El OLIVAR
El Olivar is a restaurant that celebrates Colombian tradition by serving agua panela, pan de yuca, almojabanas, arepas, tamales, chicharron de cuajada and much more. This restaurant is decorated with Colombian hand crafted “canastos”. In the interview
I learned that this restaurant is a family tradition that started 1982 with a grandma that loved to cook and started a business with her recipes, wich passed to her sons, daugthers, and grandchildren.
Located in the 23rd km from Bogota to La Calera, a rural area just outside Bogota. Opens from 8am to 6pm for breakfast or lunch.
La Calera has changed a lot trough the years, this has impacted positively El Olivar, by having more and more people coming to visit the restaurant, but the negative part is that the rural area is getting smaller impacting el olivar with fewer restaurants.
Learn more about this amazing restaurant click in the slide
LA CALERA
It all started when I was going out of my soccer training. I was very hungry and my dad and I stopped to eat breakfast in a restaurant called El Olivar. I entered and it was a decorated and very beautiful place. At the ceiling there were baskets hanging and a big window where you could see an amazing view, the restaurant smelled like fresh bread. My first order was an aguapanela and a waffle made out of pan de yuca, while I waited for my food I saw a soccer court and got out to play. When i tasted my breakfast it was delicious and from then on my dad and I, every soccer training we stop in El Olivar.
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El Polo Club
El Santaderiano polo is located in Polo Club neighborhood, within Barrios Unidos area, in Bogotá. Polo club is a middle class neighborhood that was created in the 1950s on top of the lands where the old Polo Club used to be located. It’s known for having 2 to 3-story tall houses that cannot be modified as they have to be preserved according to Bogotá’s law due to its history.
Given the specific situation of this neighborhood, even though people can’t change its exterior, The Polo Club is known for having different businesses, offices, and residences. Also, some people find the Polo Club strategic as it's close to many of the important neighborhoods in Bogotá about 15 minutes away from all major places like clubs and malls. Also, this area has lots of areas that are desirable investors are trying to get as much land as they can so that in the future they can build massive mega projects to improve Bogotá and with the help of the metro improve Bogotá tourist side make it a much more touristic city and help the economy a lot.
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When you are passing by El Polo, maybe you want to pass by el santanderiano
Carrera 24 # 85 - 43
Open Mon - Fri 11:30 - 5pm
ThetrueSantandereano experience
WhenIentered,theygreetedmeandIsatdownatatableprettyfarfrom theentrance,butitlookednice.Thetablewassquareandlookedpretty tidy,itlookedlikethoseoldrestaurantsthatyouwouldfindatanyplaza fromaColombiantown.Thenthewaitercame,andIaskhimhowmany peopleworkthere,hesaidthat12waitersand5cooks.ThenIaskwhathe wouldrecommend,hesaidthattheajiacothatIordered.Whenthefood arrived,Itriedit,anditwasdelicious.Itwaswarmbutnottoohot,ithada goodamountofchicken,andithadagoodamountofaguacateandbestof allitdidn'tfelllikeithadtoomuchwater.WhenIfinished,Iaskedthe waiterwhatwastheirbiggestsuccessasarestaurant,hementioned Colombianfoodiseveryone’sfavoriteforlunchbecauseitconnectsthem withtheirfamilyrootsandmemories.Lastly,theneighborhoodhas negativelyimpactedthembecausethereisnomuchactivityaroundthe businessasitsmostlyaresidentialarea.However,implementingtheRappi deliverysystemwehaveinBogotáhasbeenverysuccessfulastheyonly have20tablesintherestaurant,buttheycurrentlydelivertoalotmore peopleimprovingtheirprofitandstayinginbusiness,deliveringtopeople thatlovesColombianfood
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this was truly wonderful, and I would today recommend it 4.5 stars out of 5
La Fonda Paisa, un restaurant antioqueño, creó ese plato para que las personas tuvieran la posibilidad de acercarse a los sabores de su tierra en diferentes lugare
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La Calera’s evolution Santiago Villa
My hidden treasure is Donde Rocio. It’s located in la via La Calera right after the peaje. Originally in the time preSpanish the muiscas used to be located in La Calera. Los Muiscas would live in la calera aproximatly in the years 600 ac-1600 ac. For the Muiscas, La Calera was called Teusaca, (their home). Over the years it has been evolving, with more and more businesses coming. For example, one business that opened is: Donde Rocio. La via La Calera is a common weekend destination for Bogotá citizens. This is because of the variety of restaurants in La Calera.
Donde Rocio
Donde Rocio is a Colombian restaurant that sells traditional Colombian products for people ON THE GO. Especially cyclists travelling from Bogotá to La Calera.
Located in la via La Calera right after the peaje.
Phone
3008115670
Hours at work
Monday, 5:30a.m.–3p.m. Tuesday 5:30a.m.–3p.m. Wednesday 5:30a.m.–3p.m. Thursday 5:30a.m.–3p.m. viernes 5:30a.m.–3p.m. sábado 5:30a.m.–3p.m. domingo 5:30a.m.–3p.m.
Menu
arepa de chocolo, buñuelos, pan de bono, arepas de maiz eggs
Ratings
Experience
Riding With Rocio Evolution of neighborhood
When you walk into Donde Rocio, you can feel the Colombian vibes. Pan de yuca from Cali, Arepa de choclo from Antioquia, buñuelos from the Eje Cafetero, and more are being served to the tables. These products are of course are made of corn, one of Colombia's famous crops. Rocio was born on a corn crop so that makes her expert cooking with corn. To add on, you can see cyclists everywhere. This restaurant is one of the restaurants where each weekend cyclist go up to the Calera, and they stop to have breakfast. Thanks to this, you are most likely to see bicycles parked at the besides the door.
If you are a biker you sure need to come to Donde Rocio!!!
Challenges
Rocio, had many challenges when she was starting the business, but for her the most difficult of all has to be: Not having her own local. This was because almost every week Rocio had to switch place. So the clients that she had would not know where she went. So every week she had to start from zero. Owners of the local would see that she was doing well on the business and take it from her or raise the rent by a lot that certainly Rocio could not pay.
Rocio commented in the interview, that in la via la Calera every year, every month new businesses, and stores arrive.
To add on in the interview, she accepts that she is worried that her lovely neighborhood will not easily evolve. She says this because she claims that In la via La Calera residents don't have enough water they need, this is because they don’t have a good aqueduct of water so without these needs, Rocio doesn't have much hope that her neighborhood will not evolve in time. Her only hope is that they install a new water aqueduct.
Treasure Hunting In Chapinero
Chico & Development
It is also one of the most expensive neighborhoods of the place, which attracts clients for the elegant stores throughout it. The surrounding area contains many incredible shops, restaurants, and museums that captivate people and connect them with the place. El Chico holds another amazing choice full of culture from 50 years ago. El Museo el Chico is a place that has held culture since 1964 and has brought joy to the people from Bogotá for many years, celebrating its culture and spaces.
Joyeria Arlop is located in the neighborhood of El Chico in Chapinero. This place was founded by an Antioquian businessman called Jose Maria Sierra. He bought the land, which was later inherited by his daughters. Chico's history goes back to the year of 1950. With a decisive future for the developmentofthesector.
The neighborhood used to have many houses and buildings with bright colors that were broken down after the years. Mostly the architecture has been varying a lot too. Arlop has been getting many more visits because El Parque del Virrey has been improved for the public's liking, which has helped the business, as the park wasn't a great commercial factor before. This locality has become very famous and popular because of its elegance, and well maintained throughout the years.
Mariana Carreira
The Treasure of
“Muy
bonita joyeria recomendable precio razonable muy buena calidad y duracion”
Juan Esteban
La Joyeria Arlop is a store that offers their clients handmade jewelry with their own designs. The business sells objects like earrings, bracelets, and rings with many precious stones which are mostly Colombian emeralds.
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The combination of precious stones includes: Zaphires, Rubys, Emeralds and more. They also include metals like gold, and silver.
It's located on CRA.15 #88-22 in barrio El Chico 10:15 am - 6:30 pm
A Green Wonder
For what I heard in the office, I was very intrigued by the fact that gentrification has impacted the business very positively. The place has been even significantly more well maintained than before, el Parque el Virrey is also one of the most known places in Bogotá and for its well keeping, tourists and other clients come to go visit. He also mentioned how even though many old buildings were demolished, they were replaced by newer and more modern buildings that attract people looking for elegant and luxurious stores. All through the interview, I noticed how the owner was especially talking about Colombian emeralds. These emeralds come from the departments Boyacá and Cundinamarca, which reflect Colombia's culture and the treasures of the country. The Colombian emeralds' fabrication business goes back to 1538 in which Bogotá's founder Don Gonzalo Jiménez discovered mines in an area called Muzo.
As soon as I crossed the street, I was immediately intrigued by the amazing decorations of the front of the store, in which in the showcases an amazing display of an incredible variety of jewelry. As soon as I entered the golden door there were about 5 ladies all dressed in elegant suits willing to attend you. I was amazed by so many options of types of jewelry that were offered and the kindness and incredible service of these ladies. The gold and white colors matched with the environment.
One pair of emerald earrings caught my eyes the minute I entered the room. I asked if I could see them and as soon as they pulled them out I could see the quality and luxury of this art work. A couple of minutes later, the stores' owner invited me to come to his office in the back of the shop. He talked with me a lot about how the architecture of the neighborhood has been changing and how complex it was to start the business because it wasn't very popular before and there weren't many clients. We also discussed their type of preferred public and especially what makes their store especial and unique, which was being able to elaborate and create their own designs in their own factory.
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Old Chapinero
New modern buildings
Gold diamond earrings
Diamond ring
Emerald necklace
PresentingQuinta camacho
By:MartinBallesteros
MyhiddentreasureislocatedinQuintacamacho,Chapinero, Cl.70a,#10a42,Bogotá.Inthisneighborhoodtherearealot ofcommercialhousesmostlywithrestaurantsandshops, veryfewpeoplelivingthere.Theareahaschangedbecause ithasbecomemostlycommercialhouseswhenbeforeitwas mostlyresidentsinQuintacamacho.Theneighborhoodis knownforhousesbeingusedforrestaurantsandshops.My restaurantrepresentsculturebyrecreatingfamousfood withotherfamousingredientslikethepatacon,andthey createaburgerwithinsteadofbreaditusespatacon.
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1.InmyopinionIthinkthebusinessisgoingtokeepon going for a long time and keep having good customers.
2.Address:Cl.70a,#10a42,Bogotá
3.Socialmedia:Instagram
4.Schedule:11AM-10PM
1.Tips: To get to the place I recommend first going to Quinta Camacho´s carulla, park there and then go to the place, or if you prefer you can walk there.
2.The business is a hidden treasure because when you go there not many people are inside the restaurant, that is probably why the service there is fast.
3.come and visit Sir Frank they are waiting for youuuu
MeetingtheSirfrank’s
WhenIwenttomyhiddentreasureassoonasIcameinIsmelledalot ofdifferentappetizingfood.Thewaiterwasverykindandhedida greatjob.Assoonaswesatdownhegaveusthemenu,afterafew minutesheaskedusforourorderandlefttoputitinthecomputer.10 minutesafterhebroughtusourdrinks.Hebroughtourfood.Assoonas Ilookedattheburgerandfries,mymouthstartedtowater,assoonasI bitintothefriesmydreamcametrue,itwasDELICOUS,afterafew friesIbitintotheburgermymouthgotfilledwithflavor,Ienjoyedthat mealalot.Colombiancultureispartofmyhiddentreasurebecause theyhaveaburgerthathaspataconinsteadofbread,thereisalso variousmazorcadas.Somethingimportantfromtheinterviewwashow thepersonexplainedtheanswerofmyquestionsthebesthecouldand howhediditkindlyandwithpleasure.Theneighborhoodhasaffected the place positively because in the surroundings there is a lot of personsjustwalkingorshoppinginthecarullanearby,thatsometimes sparkstheideatogototheplacetotryanewplace.
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“Empanaditas de Pipian Los Troncos” is located in the neighborhood of El Nogal in the area of Chapinero Alto. This district in Bogotá known for its historical architecture and rich urban evolution.
Empanaditas de Pipian Los Troncos has 10 shops around the city. The one I went and I recommend is the one located in Chapinero.
Travel through Chapinero
By: Sofia Martinez
Chapinero was founded in the end of 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century.
Chapinero originated as a small town north of the city surrounded by natural spaces.This area has changed from residential becoming more commercial, now this place can be for food lovers and tourists.
Chapinero is divided in three sectors Chapinero Alto, Medio y Bajo which it consists in the strata, where you can find most quality restaurants and national and international cuisines, where you can find traditional restaurant's artisan food and many cafés.
Empanaditas de Pipian is what you want!
Empanaditas de Pipian Los Troncos is located in
Cra 9 # 73-11, you can see the shop hidden in the brick.
The idea of the business was brought from Popayán to Bogotá and its one of the few shops of the industry in the city. You can find Empanaditas de Pipian Los Troncos in ten different locations in Bogotá.
Main Menu:
Made of a mixture of red potatoes, typical of the area, ground peanuts, onion and annatto, with some variations.
This shop has this name because at first when the shop was founded the chairs and tables where made out of logs. In spanish are “Troncos
The shop located in Chapinero, the schedule for you to go is Monday 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday-Saturday 6:30 to 8:30 Sunday -“Holiday Mondays” 8:30 to 8:00
One thing that I saw when I entered the shop were the yellow chairs and the photographs on the walls. When I entered, I greeted a very kindly woman who was there, I asked what were this pictures that were framed, about and where was it. I thought it was very cultural. She told me that one was from the Monastery in Popayán and the other picture was from the Popayán’s plaza. She told me that these photos were from Popayán because the Empanadas de Pipian and the origin of the Shop were from there.
My Experience
The evolution of the neighborhood impacted positivity to the business because the neighborhood has become more commercial so the people going to that sector has increased.
As soon a s I entered I asked for ten Empanadas and the service was very quickly because they only fried them, they are prepared them before. I also asked for a Lulada that is also very typical from Colombia. When I tried both of these products, they were very good. The empanadas were delicious as the smoked comes out of the empanadas as soon as you get a bite a crunch comes out of you mouth , better because they were small as an entrée and you could eat more.
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Photo of the Popayán’s Plaza
Photo of the Popayán’s Plaza took in the shop
Photo of Popayán’s monastery took in the shop
Old to New
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My hidden gem is located in Cl. 79b #8-50, Chapinero, Bogotá. La calle de los anticuarios is a street full of Colombian culture with more than 35 locals focused on selling traditional Colombian items or Colombian produced business. Chapienro is a beutifull neihboorhood. It is caled chapinero because of shoe makers back in the day
Accordingtothevendortheareahas notchangedmuchastherearenot anybuildinginthisspecifstreet.This streetisknownfortheirtradicional colombiansmallhomesfilledwith cultureandthevendorfeelsthatonly thethingswithsecurityhave improvedoventhepast15years.
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Calle de los antiquarios is known for their old traditional homes making it a incredible tourist attraction. All of the street celebrates colombian culture now that almost all of the locals are made with colombian products from entrepeneurs like the local I used.
Blooming Chapinero
How to get there: When you are arriving you will see a beautiful street with many locals turn right and you will see the beautiful flower shop.
Rosas don Eloy
Calle de los antiquarios
Cl. 79b #8-50
Opens at 7:30 - 5:30
Ig: @rosasdoneloy
Rosas del barrio
At first you arrive into a beautiful street one of the first locals that you will se is don eloy rosas when you enter you will encounter a delicious smell of roses and see beautiful roses mostly red and then a sweet employe approaches you and asks you what do you need.
RosasdonEloyisaFlower shopfocusedonselling Colombianraisedrosesit wasfoundedbya60year oldaftergettingmany complimentsonhis beautifulrosesthatshowthe ideaoriginated.Thefamily businesshaspassedon multiplegenerations.
The neighboorhood evolving has impacted the neighboorhood both ways now that because of it becoming more popular it has become more insecure causing less people to leave their homes to go to this shop.
The owner was there and I asked her for an interview and told me everything about the neihborhoods gentrification.
This business is colombian because of their beautiful farm raised roses and ethically raised business.
Chapinero's Finest Flowers
The vibrant “Barrio El Retiro” (Founded in the 19th century) by Max Barkin
El Retiro/Chapinero, also known as “Zona Rosa,” is a big commercial area in Bogotá. The sector has added more and more business sections with international stores mixed with the cultural life of the Colombians in many ways, specially restaurants and night clubs . It is known for the shops and variety of restaurants that many of them offer traditional plates and music.
This neighborhood is known for one of the most commercial stands and malls located at the North of Bogotá where everyday tourists and locals come and go to enjoy.
It is a safe area from Calle 80 to Calle 87 and from Cra. 11 to Cra. 15; there are at least three CAIs (Comando de Atencion Inmediata (police)) and some policemen walking around making security possible for all the people that everyday visit the big shops, small shops or restaurants. You can find very tiny stores that are not very popular like “Claudia Mogollon”. this shop has remained long time in the area despite the Gentrification of this neighborhood .
In the heart of Barrio El Retiro/Chapinero there is “Claudia Mogollon” a small leather clothes family business. It has a very interesting process to make clothes from cow leather. The leather is recollected from dead cows from butcher shops.
Address Calle 82-49 plaza Retiro, local 117 barrio El Retiro. schedule10amto 7pmMondayto Saturday.
Claudia Mogollon is also the name of the business’s owner. She makes only leather clothes based on people's demands. She has just five dedicated employees that work with her mostly cleaning and making the process to treat the leather in a way so it can be used in the sewing machine to elaborate the best quality products tailored made.
Theexperience
I chose “Claudia Mogollon store because of my curiosity about how leather clothes are made. When I was inside, I felt like I was in a different environment. The size of the commercial spot was so small, like 1.20x2.5 m. It made me feel that I was in a magic place. I saw clothes of many colors and shapes; there were so many that the small room was full of a leather smell. I talked to the owner, whose name is Claudia, the same as her business. She told me that she studied clothing design in Italy because she wanted to be like her father and continue the family tradition of being tailors. She remembered when her family business started, first located on Calle 85, where now there is a casino named “Luckia,” and because of gentrification, they had to move to Carrera 15 and then to Plaza El Retiro, where her store has been for 15 years.
I felt tempted to buy a leather jacket, but my mom only bought one for my sister. Being in a cozy store with a charming lady who was so patient in being interviewed while shopping. Claudia explained to me how she has been making many clothes with Colombian leather. She mentioned several times trying to get her products to some “ferias” which are a kind of community market. She mentioned that she has commercial connections with Austria and Italy (because she graduated there). She explained how she buys leather from butcher shops from died cows. She uses social media to announce her merchandise, mostly instagram. Every day Claudia Mogollon makes one or three sells in at reasonable prices according to the surronding shops. but the most. beautiful thing is that they make it tailored for you.
Barrio El Retiro/Chapinero in the 60's Colegio Andino’s
constrution zone in 1948
Andino Mall in El Retiro was before the Colegio Andino
Claudia Mogollon merch you can see in the store and instagram
El Retiro, zona Rosa/Chapinero present day.
Bienvenido a Chico
About:
“Flor Express is located in the Chico neighborhood, right in front of Carulla on 85th Street. This area began as a residential neighborhood in the 1950s, filled with small traditional houses where most people lived. It was once a safe place, but with the arrival of gentrification, traditional houses were replaced with commercial establishments, changing the area's character and making it less secure.
Gentrification:
Gentrification made the area much more insecure than before. If you compare a picture from years ago, you wouldn't believe it's the same neighborhood. It used to be smaller and filled with colonial houses. The area originally started with, El Museo del Chico to the World Trade Center, Bogotá. Over time, traditional houses were torn down and replaced with modern structures, transforming the neighborhood completely.
Lucia Mantilla
Important:
The neighborhood is known for its cultural significance and commercial spaces. Many offices are located in the area, along with a well-known Carulla that attracts both locals and visitors. Nearby, indigenous markets offer handcrafted goods such as mochilas and manillas, as well as traditional Colombian foods like empanadas, arepas, and buñuelos. These elements highlight Colombian culture and provide economic opportunities for those with limited resources.
Business History:
Flores flores y más flores
Flor Express has been in the market for around 35 years. It was founded by a young girl who decided to open a flower shop in the space her father gave her. You can get any flower you want in less than two days, arranged with perfect technique.
Flor express
Time:
Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sundays 9am to 4pm.
Location:
It is located in, Avenida Calle. 85 # 16-08. The local is located right in front of the Carulla in the 85.
Smelling flowers
Overview:
I visited Flor Express on Tuesday, January 21. We parked at Carulla and crossed the street to the shop. Inside, there were flowers everywhere, and the neighborhood had an old but charming appearance. I introduced myself and explained my project to a worker named Luz. She had been with the business for around 24 years, making her very familiar with the shop. She answered all my questions thoroughly and was incredibly kind.
Recommendation:
Flor Express is known for its excellent service, so I highly recommend ordering from them—their attention to detail is outstanding. Most clients are people who stop by while walking through the neighborhood. However, due to increased insecurity in the area, they haven't attracted many new customers. Visiting the shop and supporting them would be a great way to help!
Culture:
After we finished, I wanted to buy some flowers, so I asked for their top recommendation. They immediately suggested orchids. I bought a few, and the workers were happy that I had chosen to interview them, warmly welcoming me to visit anytime.
The shop reflects Colombian culture, as it was founded by a Colombian woman, and all the flowers are cultivated in the country. Colombia is one of the world's largest flower exporters, showcasing the beauty of its native blooms. One of the country's most famous celebrations is La Feria de las Flores, a major festival in Medellín that honors Colombia’s rich floral heritage. It highlights the vibrant culture and the significance of flower cultivation in the country’s economy.
Chapinero alto
The restaurant Salvo Patria is located in the neighborhood of Chapinero Alto, in the area of Chapinero. This area was settled in 1812 by workers in the various industries that provided Bogotá with its dayto-day necessities.
Chapinero is known for having many places that celebrate our Colombian culture. Casa Lėlytė is on great example, Located in Chapinero Alto, this vegetarian bed-and-breakfast also serves as a cultural house, celebrating local arts and community events.
Chapinero Alto is mostly known for its food scene, with various options for every taste and budget. For breakfast, you can grab delicious and affordable arepas just at the street stalls, or check out the upscale brunch options at one of the panaderias Masa y Mistral.
Hannah Osorio
Salvo Patria
Salvo Patria is a great restaurant to go with your family and eat the best steak you have tried in Bogota
Cra. 4 Bis #58-60
Mon - Sat 12:30 - 10:30 Sun - Closed
My experience
When I went to Salvo Patria for the first time I was stunned because it was beautiful and fancy. I went with my parents and my brother when we sat down they served us eminently and asked us what we wanted to drink and eat. We ordered the drinks and they came in less than 10 minutes, then we ordered a steak and they prepared it in less than 20 minutes and it was at a perfect cooking point just how we ordered it.
Then I went back to interview the owners the place changed a little bit they put more plants and decorations but it looked good, when I went and talked to the owners they were very nice and kind they sat me down at a table outside. They answered my questions and they even brought coffee and a dessert.
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Owners
Hannah Osorio
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La Cabrera, Chapinero
By Aitana Montejo
El hotel porton Bogotá is located in Chapinero, in the neighborhood of La Cabrera. In 1800 Chapinero was founded and was used as the connector of Bogotá and the north of the department. The territory of Chapinero was habited for a long time by the Muiscas.
Chapinero is an area that celebrates culture by being recognized as a place were regions meet. This locality has a lot of restaurants that represent the different regions of Colombia so you can easily try out a variety of cuisines.
Chapinero was before full of nature, and now it has changed because it's a residential place to live. To add on, it’s also known for it’s night-life, for its local businesses, shopping malls, and it’s also known for the LGBT community.
Hotel Portón bogota
Hotel porton Bogotá it’s a great place to relax and take your vacations like it has a lot of accommodations like a gym, a library and a big living room so that all guest can socialize. To add on, if you go for work, they are a lot of work offices.
Hotel Porton Bogotá is Located in Cl. 84c #7–55 ,it’s open 24 hours.
If you are in the hotel, you should totally enjoy the breakfast the hotel provides. It mixes Colombian food and some days international food.
My experience
When I got to the hotel, the first thing that caught my eye was a colorful mural that had Colombian birds and plants. The receptionist was very nice to me and guided me to the breakfast restaurant. I noticed it was very fancy and elegant. I can tell this can make a tourist feel like home by mixing traditional hotel decoration with a bit of Colombian culture.
The restaurant had a buffet with traditional Colombian food, like arepas that were from made from corn and cheese inside them. They were my favorite, allowing tourist to enjoy Colombian food.
You may be thinking what does this hotel have to do with Colombia, well they sell a traditional food that is called bandeja paisa. Did you know bandeja paisa was invented in 1950 by a series of hotels?
To add on the receptionist gave me recommendations about restaurants that were around the area. The person I interview was called Adriana Mejía she was really nice and gave me specific details about the business she told me gentrification was good for them because chapinero became one of the best neighborhoods so it attracts tourist to stay in chapinero and go to the hotel.
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Colombian grafity
60 Years Ago?
The area is known for a variety of things, such as its large financial centers and Colombian culture, especially its regional cuisine. The restaurant I chose sells Buñuelos, which I recommend to try sometime. The restaurant is called Sñ Buñuelo, which is located on calle 80 with #19, within Antiguo country’s neighborhood. I give it a 10 out of 10!
Treasure Finding In Chapinero
20 Years Ago?
The area is known for a variety of things, such as its large financial centers and Colombian culture, especially its regional cuisine. The restaurant I chose sells Buñuelos, which I recommend to try sometime. The restaurant is called Sñ Buñuelo, which is located on calle 80 with #19, within Antiguo country’s neighborhood. I give it a 10 out of 10!
Open Houres
(7:00AM- 8:00 PM)
The business sells Buñuelos rellenos and sencillos, the shop is pretty nice, it has an outside part where you can enjoy while eating. I went to la (Calle 80 #19) in the neighborhood of Antiguo Country where the restaurant is located.
When I found out that Buñuelos Rellenos existed I couldn't wait for the day to go try them and finedout from ere the idea came from . Finding the place was a bit hard now that is a hidden treasure that sells colombian food and is not very famous or well recognized. The place is part of colombian culture as it shares one of the most traditional and famous foods in Colombia Buñuelos . They have existed for hundreds of years here and since they started to be sold here, it has become a part of colombian cuisine.
The neighborhood has positively impacted the business, as nearby the shop there are hotels, malls, and financial centers which made the zone get more populated and get more customers.
During the interview, the peron who greeted me shared some important and “secret” information, such as the temporary edition of Buñuelo. Every month workers come up with a different type of Buñelo wich the day I went the special edition was a (BuñueDog) which a hot dog but instead of bread it is a Bunñuelo. When tasted it Ifelt a mixture of Colombian and American cuisine at the same time. I need to say this was a very rare and exotic experience but it was 100% worth it.
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ElNogal Chapinero
TropicaliaislocatedinElNogal,Chapinero. Beforealltherestaurantsopened,the neighborhoodwasknownforitsmixofold residentialbuildingsreminiscentof traditionalEnglishhousesandnewmodern housesfromaroundtheworld.
There’s a club called El Gon Club, and it’s the oldest building in the neighborhood having been founded in 1882 the club is a traditional club where you can have meetings, and you can play traditional Colombian games like cacho as well as some other card games.
“A local Colombian cafe run by two young entrepreneurs who have been in the coffee business for over 15 years. They work directly with the campesinos of Colombia.”
Address: Calle 81a #8-23 El Nogal, Chapinero
Hours: 7 am - 8 pm on weekdays and 8a.m - 8p.m on weekends
Contact info: 322 6802553
Instagram with menu
From the jungle to the coffee, Tropicalia
I arrived at Tropicalia after eating at Verano a new restaurant in front of Tropicalia. I walked into Tropicalia, and as I observed the cafe's minimalist yet colorful interior, my eyes were stunned. The trees and painting on the wall gave it the whole jungle tropically vibe and atmosphere. There was popular background music not too loud just enough to hear my family at the table. After 5 minutes the waiter gave us the menu after looking at the delicious plates such as the torta de zanahoria, Volcan de chocolate coffees iced and hot as well as some lunch plates like burgers and sandwiches. After some time deciding, I decided to get the Vanilla matcha and the Torta de zanahoria. Meanwhile, the food arrived I asked the manager about the interview, and he agreed. When the food arrived many flavours were being smelled. and when I went to take a bite of the cake my mouth exploded with touches of carrot sugar and the smokiness of the Canela. I enjoyed It thoroughly from the first bite to the last. After this the manager never came back so I interviewed another employee. who then gave me a tour. Finally, I was saying thanks to the staff and left happy and satisfied.
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La Cabrera, Chapinero
La Cabrera is a vibrant neighborhood locatedintheChapinerodistrictofBogotá, Colombia. Renowned for its modern architecture and sleek design of residential apartments and office buildings, La Cabrera reflects the area's dynamic evolution. Chapinero, founded in 1812, was once a rural enclave with grand mansions and country estates. However, following the city's expansion in the 1950s, it transformed into a bustling residential hub. Today, the area beautifully blends the charm of historic mansions with the sleek, contemporary lines of luxury buildings, offeringauniquemixofoldandnewinthe heartofBogotá.
The neighborhood is also conveniently located near Virrey Park, a green oasis with plenty of trees and open spaces perfectforoutdoorsports.Additionally, itofferseasyaccesstosomeofBogotá's top retail and luxury shopping destinations, including C.C. Andino and C.C.ElRetiro.
San Giorgio is a famous Italian restaurant in San Giorgio is a famous Italian restaurant in Bogota, known for its delicious, exquisite food. Bogota, known for its delicious, exquisite food.
This restaurant offers a blend of Italian and This restaurant offers a blend of Italian and Colombian cultures as Colombian ingredients are Colombian cultures as Colombian ingredients are used to prepare delicious Italian dishes. used to prepare delicious Italian dishes.
Don’t forget to try their mouthwatering lasagna, Don’t forget to try their mouthwatering lasagna, their unique ravioli with artichokes and... their unique ravioli with artichokes and... authentic Colombian coffee ice-cream! authentic Colombian coffee ice-cream!
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sundays and Holidays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
My experience at San Giorgio was amazing. They have almost all the Italian food you would like to eat, with a distinctive Colombian twist especially when it comes to meat dishes.
I tried their lasagna, their pasta carbonara, their Margarita pizza and their steaks, which are my favortite dish in this restaurant.
While their pasta dishes are certainly very Italian, their meat dishes certainly have a Colombian taste, just like their exquisite hospitality!
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