Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Centro Amurallado – Old Town (Calle 41, Cartagena) – this is the walled-in colonial section of Cartagena (in some ways reminiscent of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico). Unlike the rest of Cartagena, the colonial section is far more tourist-friendly, and contains colorful homes, quaint shops, unique shopping, old cathedrals, and a more inviting vibe. It’s […]
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.
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 […]
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (Av. Arévalo, Cartagena) – named after Spain’s King Felipe IV, this castle was built in 1536 during the early part of Colombia’s Spanish colonial period. (designed to defend both the port and city of Cartagena). Because of the valuable cargo that came through Cartagena to Spain (ranging from silver, to […]
Latora 4 Brazos (Calle 8 # 40A-18, Bogotá): ubicada en el distrito Chaperino de Bogotá, esta discoteca acoge bandas de rock en vivo y sesiones de música latina y electrónica impulsada por DJ. También hay un pequeño balcón que da a la característica principal de este club: un enorme “al aire libre” (se permite fumar […]