Tips & Tricks
Centro Comercial San Fernando (Ternera Calle 31 #81B 104, Cartagena) – opened in late 2013, this is another Cartagena area shopping center that has various local & regional retailers. Popular with the locals, this shopping center often holds fashion shows, and events for school children.
Capitolio Nacional (Calle 10 esq. Carrera 7, Bogotá) – this is the location of the Colombian government’s legislative branch. This building was originally the Viceroy’s Palace during the Spanish colonial period, and went through periods of renovations from 1846 to 1926. Danish architect Thomas Reed was responsible for the Capitolio’s distinctive façade (consisting of 18 […]
Autobuses (Cartagena): los autobuses de varios colores también atraviesan la ciudad a alta velocidad compitiendo por negocios y son una forma divertida de ver cómo los lugareños pasan de A a B. La mayoría de las tarifas se fijan en aproximadamente COL $ 1.200 (US $ 0,66). Los principales puntos de referencia en la ruta […]
Centro Comercial San Fernando (Ternera Calle 31 # 81B 104, Cartagena) – inaugurado a fines de 2013, es otro centro comercial del área de Cartagena que cuenta con varios minoristas locales y regionales. Popular entre los lugareños, este centro comercial a menudo ofrece desfiles de moda y eventos para niños en edad escolar.
Casa de la Moneda de Colombia (Calle 11 #93 esq. Carrera 5,Bogota) – this museum has a collection of the country’s currency from various periods. This building originally acted as the country’s mint – going as far back as 1621. Looking at both the currency and coins shown here gives visitors a window into Colombia’s […]
Latora 4 Brazos (Calle 8 #40A-18, Bogotá) – located in Bogotá’s Chaperino district, this nightspot books live rock bands, as well as DJ-driven electronic and Latin music sessions. There is also a small balcony which looks onto the main feature of this club – a massive ‘outdoor’ (smoking is allowed here despite the fact that […]