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Bogotá Destinations
Traveling to South America can be intimidating if you are not well informed before you go. The Capital of Colombia, Bogota , is thought to be a very dangerous city.Well in the 1980's it was but it is 2009 and Bogota is a fast growing metropolis. With a population of 6,410,116 as of 2005 . The city also boasts the most modern rapid transit bus system in all of South America, this transportation system is being used as an example of how transportation systems in a large city should be constructed. Today Bogota is a safe , fun and exciting city to visit. For this introduction Bogota is broke into 4 sections, northern,western,central and southern.
The Northern part of the city is quite charming with its uptown shopping area in the district known as the Red zone. This area starts around Calle 68 and up. The Area of 95-106 has many shops , boutiques and new modern multilevel malls. This area is very touristy and is filled with discos,clubs,bars and restaurants , American chains as well as Colombian chains catering to the more wealthy client. The area is under video surveillance and is very safe not to mention well guarded by police.There are many hotels in the Chapinero area from moderate to expensive.
The Western part of the city is where the International Airport El Dorado is located. This area also has a large number of factories, homes, warehouse and commercial trading area due to the airports proximity. There are no tourist type entertainment in this area. There many new malls in this areas well as the Holiday inn and the Sheraton to name a few of the more expensive hotels. The American Embassy is located in this area as well.
The Center , La Candelaria, is the historical part of the city filled with parks , restaurant,cafes, bizarres, boutiques, .The Presidential Place is located in Plaza Bolivar in the city center , this area is a waling only area filled with government buildings, historical churches, museums and universities. The area is very safe during the day and at night it is completely shut down, there is nothing open at night in this area. A short walk to the north is a large commercial area where you can buy goods at a very low price. This area also has the largest Emerald Trading industry in the Capital. Just off to the west of the Emerald Trade Center is a walkway that takes you all the way to the foot of the religious areas of the city, Monserrate, it is a beautiful trip up to the top of a mountain that is home to the Monserrate church, restaurants and gift shops, as tourist dream. This area is safe to stay in a hotel and there are many hotel from 1 star to luxury.
The southern area is the largest area it is filled with residence and industry of all types. This area is not recommended for visitation at this time. More crime takes place in the southern area.There are no tourist type of activity in this area. Hotels are not recommended in this area at this time.
With all big cities always be alert, be aware of you surroundings, be prepared for anything and enjoy yourself. To have a basic ability to speak Spanish is HIGHLY recommended.



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Return the famous test car Buenos Aires, Caracas, which was first conducted in 1948 and since 1992 not running. The pilot will start on 20 October and the stage Cali - Bogota took place on 8 November 2009, reaching the first participant to the Hotel La Fontana at 4:00 p.m, and building on their way to Venezuela on Monday, November 9. The competitors this year emulate the feat achieved in 1948 by pilots as Domingo "Toscanito" Marimon who achieved the victory after the disqualification of the great Oscar Glavez and which took part also Juan Galvez, Eusebio Marcilla, Salvador Ataquille, Dainco Bojamich and Juan Manuel Fangio, who had to retire in Peru, after suffering a spectacular accident that killed his co-driver Daniel Urrutia, for whom every 29th of October they celebrate the day of the companion in motorsport . for more information: http://blogs.abril.com.br/cliqdext/2009/11/la-carrera-buenos-aires-caracas-2009-paso-por-bogota.html

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Bogotá Destinations
In this section I will show you some places that are nice and that will show you that Colombia is a very nice country where you can find very interesting and very nice things.

Salt cathedral of Zipaquira
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is a natural place where you will travel through all a salt mine where you will find a lot of beautiful places, such as a waterfall of salt, water mirrors, and a beautiful cathedral in. And don’t be afraid because the language, because there are guides that will explain you in idioms such as English, German, French, and Spanish.

Gold Museum
The Banco de la República Gold Museum not only preserves and investigates one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic metallurgy in the world, it also makes that collection widely known and exhibits it. As its history, which dates back to 1939, has unfolded, so this institution has become a symbol of Colombia's cultural memory.
This page contains information which will enable you to prepare a visit to the Museum.
The Gold Museum exhibition invites you to discover the history of gold and other metals that were used by the pre-Hispanic societies who once lived in the territory now known as Colombia. The permanent exhibition is arranged in four exhibition galleries and one exploration gallery:
The Working of Metals describes the mining and manufacturing techniques employed by the ancient metallurgists.
People and Gold in Pre-Hispanic Colombia reveals how and in what contexts people used metals as part of their political and religious organization.
Cosmology and Symbolism explores mythical subjects, shamanism, and the zymology of metals.
The Offering immerses the visitor in the world of ceremonies at which offerings were made.
The Exploratorium encourages interactivity and reflection on the diversity and meaning of the heritage that is preserved in the Museum.

Monserrate
Cerro de Monserrate is of great importance for Bogotá. The white church built on the summit of a mountain 3,200 meters high dominates the cityscape. Pilgrims, devoted to the Señor Caído (a statue of Christ inside the church), visit to pay their dues for the idol's generosity. The mountaintop offers the best panoramic view of Bogotá. There is also a handicrafts market, good cafes and a couple of excellent restaurants with both traditional and international menus, which stay open until midnight. You can get to the top by funicular or by cable car.
Monserrate (after Catalan homonym mountain Montserrat) is a mountain that dominates the city centre of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It rises to 3,152 meters (10,341 ft) above the sea level, where there is a church (built in the 17th century) with a shrine, devoted to "El Señor Caído" (Fallen Lord).

The hill is a pilgrim destination, as well as a tourist attraction. In addition to the church, the summit contains a restaurant and many smaller tourist facilities. Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, a funicular or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims.

The Governor of Nuevo Reino (New Kingdom, what the majority of Colombia was called in the 17th century), Mr Juan de Borga authorized the building of a church in the name of Monserrat's Morena Virgin whose sanctuary was located
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The Colombian Senate approved Tuesday in a landmark decision, the Referendum Bill that will allow the President Álvaro Uribe, to stand for reelection in the second election of 2010, if it so chooses. Senators from the Liberal Party (PL) and the Alternative Democratic Pole (DPA, left), who cited lack of collateral, withdrew, did not prevent the majority related to Uribe won 62 votes, 10 more than needed to take forward the project. The initiative was only 5 votes against the total of the 102 Senators of the corporation. The project should be referred to conciliation, as the text approved in the Senate is different from the House of Representatives. Following this settlement, the law will pass the Constitutional Court to assess whether the initiative has met all the steps and conforms to the Constitution. Once approved, the referendum can be convened in October or November, sources close to the legislative.

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The President, Alvaro Uribe, contracted the flu virus AH1N1, so it was immediately subjected to a rigorous treatment, confirmed the Casa de Narino. The Secretary for Information and Press of the Palace, Cesar Mauricio Velasquez said, however, that the president remains in office and will remain isolated reasonable time, while recovering. In a statement, Velazquez said the symptoms began to feel on Friday at the summit of UNASUR. Upon his arrival in Bogota was reviewed by his team doctor, who confirmed the infection. The head of state is being subjected to monitoring by the medical body, and treatment of this virus, Velasquez stressed dialogue with Caracol Radio. The Colombian government sent a report to the governments of the countries attending the summit of UNASUR, to determine whether the virus could enter the other person. The delegation Colombana not know of another case. For his part, Minister of Social Protection, Diego Palacio, said at a news conference that the president is treated at a treatment home for outpatient care, which does not require hospitalization.

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BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA ART COLLECTION
Information· Calle 11 No. 4-41 · Tuesday to Saturday:10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sundays and holydays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Closed on Mondays, including holiday Mondays.
Exhibits Permanent Banco de la República Art Collection consisting of nearly 3,000 paintings, sculptures and assembly of Colombian and Latin American masters from the XVI century to our days. Visitors may appreciate a selection of Colombian painters works, for instance Gregorio Vázquez de Arce y Ceballos, the most important Colony painter, Alejandro Obregón, Enrique Grau, Latin American as Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros and many other globally renowned.

NATIONAL NATURAL PARKS OF COLOMBIA
Information· Carrera 10 No. 20-30, 7TH floor. Closed on a temporary basis (February 2003).· Information: Phone. 243 3095 – 243 3004
The Center performs important pedagogic and publication tasks promoting natural wealth of the country valuation and preservation knowledge. A stone trail leads across the entire tour, starting by panels and interactive games to teach the relation between men and earth; the next room explains general programs developed by the National Natural Parks System: ecotourism, scientific research and architecture, among other. Finally, an environmental education module illustrates the different national territory ecosystems using pieces made from biodegradable material. The system features an eco-shop selling objects made by different Colombian indigenous communities and private sector companies supporting national parks work.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COLLECTION
Information· Carrera 5 No. 11-68 Phone 3431234 3431202
Luis Angel Arango Library entrance hall permanently exhibits musical instruments such as Colombian Tiple from the XIX century Teófilo Potes’ Marimba of 1960 from Buenaventura, the Harp of Colombia from the XVIII century and calabazo Violoncello from 1911, among other instruments collected by literate and passionate music lover Monsignor José Ignacio Perdomo, whose family donated Banco de la República, after his death, the collection named after him, who attentive to Colombian cultural wealth preservation dedicated his life to restoring and classifying sample instruments.

SANTA CLARA CHURCH MUSEUM
Information· Cr 8 No. 8-91 Phone 337 6762· E-mail: santa_clara@mincultura.gov.co· Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Apparently temple project began in 1619 reminding doctrine temples located in indigenous villages dimensions: a long one alley rectangle covered by cannon dome, foot chorus and main arch leading to the Presbyterian. Recently discovered below wall architecture wall painting from the XVII and XVIII centuries with phytomorphic ornamental paintings. The two exterior facades have windows in the upper sections and narrow asymmetric skylight grids, determining the same degree of relation required between the interior and the exterior space. Adjacent convent was demolished in 1912 and 1914. The church continued devoted to worship up to mid 60s. During the decade of the 80s the church was restored and is currently opened as Colonial Art museum. Inside numerous paintings framed by magnificent plat bands or embedded in precious retable outstand, and chorus blinds recall clusters life.

DE COLONIAL ART MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 6 No. 9-77 . Telephone: 341 6017 – 286 6768· E-mail: colonial@mincultura.gov.co· Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Under Eduardo Santos administration on August 6, 1942 the Colonial Museum containing Viceroy-ship art, silver plates, the Virgin of the Light and the most characteristic Gregorio Vásquez de Arce y Ceballos collection, among other valuable Colombian culture treasures opened its doors. Declared National Monument National in 1975, Las Aulas Cloister is one of the oldest buildings in Bogotá.

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF BOGOTA
Information· Calle 24 No. 6-00· Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Exhibits a complete collection of modern art work basically consisting of drawing, paintings, engraved work, sculpture and assembly. Houses work of Colombian masters Fernando Botero, Alejandro Obregón, Enrique Grau and Édgar Negret, among many other together with important Latin American artists pinacotheca. The moderns building, designed by architect Rogelio Salmona, achieves optimum space and natural light management. Temporary exhibitions take place at different rooms and patios gathering topics associated to modern art. The museum offers library, library-store and restaurant services and great movie featuring.

POPULAR ART AND TRADITIONS MUSEUM

Information· Carrera 8 No. 7-21· Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The museum exhibits popular and indigenous artisan work. Indigenous room is mounted to synthesize artisan production aspects, indigenous inhabiting the Colombian territory living conditions, housing and cultural rites. Basketry, ceramics, wood carving and woven garments from Andean, Pacific, Caribbean, Amazon Orinoco geographic regions are exhibited. Counts on a store and San Agustín Cloister restaurant specialized and typical Colombian food. In 1992 under the direction of the National Roads Institute building restoration began.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 2 No. 10-70· Tuesday though Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays by previous appointment
Permanently exhibiting numerous stuffed animals arranged in windows and dioramas illustrating representative African, Asian, Australian and American fauna species evolution. Fossil remains and stuffed animal species such as guio (anaconda) polar bear, kangaroo, monkeys and a complete bird sample outstand. Classified as one of the most important collections of the country concerning vegetal, birds, reptiles, insects and mammals. Offer special programs for schools and universities and didactic material booklets sale.

BOGOTA MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 7 con Calle 26, District Planetarium· Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Founded in 1968, as space dedicated to preserving urban intervention and to provide a sight of public works developed in Bogotá, within historical, social and cultural context. In 1995 the Museum was closed on temporary basis and reopened in 2000, starting a new phase inside Bogotá District Planetarium. Bogotá XX Century sample shows using gigantic panels in sequential order, main city events during the XX century: urban growth problems, economic relations, urban life, articulation within the territory, different plans and administration decisions. The exhibition is the outcome of research illustrated by photographs, maps, text and graphs, a complete resemblance of Bogotá urban development. Exhibition is accompanied of varied nature objects: telephones, watches, strike poles and water conduction pipes. Another exhibition is the Public Space throughout the city, a critical and comprehensive approach to public space uses and perceptions, configured along Bogotá history. Exhibition catalog presents the work Saúl Orduz, photographer of the city, an aerial photograph pioneer, the sample lets you appreciate urban evolution process, witness the city way of life and the print the past has left in each space of the Bogotá.

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 7 and Calle 12 A. Murillo Toro Building. First Floor· Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The objective is to illustrate communications evolution process both in Colombia and the world. The series of panels arranged in the second floors explain, using photographs and text, primitive communications systems, writing, photography, telegraph, radio, cinema, television, satellites, optic fiber and Empresa National de Telecomunicaciones (Telecom) history. You will see a “maguaré” indigenous communication instrument used by Huitoto Indians from the Amazon. The first floor exhibits telegraph, telephone and commuter equipment and devices, together with a rich radio, tape recorders and television sets collection.

JAIME MANZUR PUPPET MUSEUM
Information· Calle 61A No. 14-58 Phone. 249 6283 - 235 9949· Saturdays from 3:00 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Counts on a complete collection of miniature objected and prices including apparel (nearly 4,000 small dresses from all times from prehistory to our days; fashions, embroidering, sewing and finishing of outstanding quality) furniture (going through different historical periods) and tiny tableware comprising crystal ware, decorative objects and articles of domestic use. Museum visit takes place to complement the puppet show; the Foundation by the same name offers special programs for schools and educational instructions.

COLSUBSIDIOMUSEUM OF MUSEUMS
Information· Calle 26 No. 25-42, first floor. Phone: 343 2669 – 343 2667· E-mail: museo@colsubsidio.com· Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Universal painting masters works reproduction collection. A large transitory exhibition room programming exhibitions organized by historical or topic cycles supported by art guides team and audiovisual/film material associated to the topic. Museum of Museums started activities in 1969 with “Universal Painting Panorama”. The institution programs itinerant exhibitions, provides support consultation and research services associated to universal history, art and museum science, also sells posters, reproductions, post cards, videos and didactic games and promotes argument and documentary movies cycles, conferences and courses.

REGIONAL DRESSES OF COLOMBIA MUSEUM
Information· Calle 10 No. 6-36 Phone. 282 6531 – 341 0403· Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m.· E-mail: museotrajesco@yahoo.com
Museum created in 1972 was the home of Manuelita Sáenz, restless companion of Liberator Simón Bolívar. The museum is dedicated to typical garments and autochthonous weaving from the different regions and ethnic groups of the nation. The museum houses a complete collection of Colombian textiles from their Pre-Columbian cultures origin to our days. The museum exhibits beetling machines, looms, artisan textiles, laces, hats and accessories. Of special interest woven textiles made by Pre-Columbian cultures and by current indigenous communities. The museum also exhibits artisan work associated to popular garments.

MUSEUM OF THE SEA
Information· Carrera 4 No. 22-61 Phone: 334 1777 - 2427030 Ext. 3140 / 1950· E-mail: museo.mar@utadeo.edu.co· Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.
Museographer mounting using stuffed species, skeletons and fossils organized by sections illustrating different topics associated to marine life. The tour starts with a presentation of polar zones, tropical coasts, Oceania and high sea. Fossil sections and geological areas, marine birds, particular environments, and fishing and navigation devices, among other, are of great interest. The collection includes curious pieces exhibited in different places such as a giant clam and manatee. dolphin and wing whale skeletons. Counts on small aquariums showing live hedgehogs, lobsters and crabs.

GOLD MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 6 Calle 16 Santander Park· Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays including holiday Mondays.
Banco de la República Gold Museum collection was declared National Monument and is considered the most important of the type in the world. Includes nearly 34,000 pieces of gold and 20,000 bone, lithic and ceramic objects and textiles pertaining to Calima, Quimbaya, Muisca, Tairona, Sinú, Tolima, Malagana cultures, among other. The lower floor houses temporary anthropology and archeology exhibitions, the second floor provides a tour through archeological regions enhancing their economy, goldsmith techniques and different aspects associated to death. Poporos, masks, pectorals, hangers, necklaces, bracelets and hundreds of figures are exhibited in windows or as models. The third floor explores such pieces symbolism to Pre-Columbian cultures. The Golden Room exhibits in a mysterious environment over 8,000 gold pieces.

XIX CENTURY MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 8 No. 7-93 Phone: 282 1439 – 281 9948· E-mail: fondoculturalcafetero@sky.net.co· Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Museum pretends to rescue daily life activities, landscaping, uses and literature of that time in Colombia exhibiting furniture, decorative and artistic objects, writing and ornamental XIX century pieces. Organized by thematic rooms: garments, applied arts, furniture and decoration, portraits, landscape, miniature, pencil drawings and caricatures. The tour through the Library of the Poor is of great interest since it reflects a valuable traditional medicine of the time. Originally colonial the house subsequently expanded and furnished as ordered by the owner Don José María Valenzuela; classified as “republican architecture” prevailing in Colombia between 1830 and 1930. From the second decade this century the house lodged public offices, the Ministry of War among other; later on and up to 1948, it was María Inmaculada school, one of the best kwon in Bogotá during the first half of the century known as “Las Casas School” named after school directors. The school was placed second within educational institutions, acquired in 1977 by Cultural Coffee Fund, which restored the house sponsored by Banco Cafetero and Almadelco. XIX Century Museum from 1980.

BOTERO MUSEUM
Information· Calle 11 No. 4-41/4-93
Art collection donated by Colombian master Fernando Botero catalogued as the most important in the history of the country. Donation delivered Banco de la República integrates nearly 120 Botero drawings mainly, aquarelle, oleo, pastel techniques and sculptures. Also including over sixty canvas from most representative history of art creators late in the XIX century and the first half of the XX century, for instance Picasso, Renoir, Dalí, Matisse, Monet, Degas, Chagall, Giacometti and Bonard, among other. Collection exhibited in former Luis López de Mesa Hemerotheca, subsequently known as Exhibition House and now permanent Botero Donation home.

MAN EXPOSITION MUSEUM
Information· Calle 23 A No. 19-86 Phone 341 2128 – 352 1686· Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
Founded August 3, 1973. Is unique of the type, inviting to controverter topics observation, analysis and meditation. Rescues values and cultural identity, commits the population with respect to life, abortion prevention, psychoactive substances, alcohol and cigarette consumption, among other. High school and pre-graduation students are provided anatomic human nature approach. Gathers a collection of careful human dissection seen from all angles, and detail organs and systems. You may observe the human body inside and admire human embryo development from the first days to birth. Exposition guided tour ends in the auditorium with audiovisual presentation allowing space for discussion and information. Academic complement for use of schools and universities, particularly Biology, Behavior, Health and Medicine areas. The first floor contains embryo and fetus development, sexual education, abortion prevention, awareness of damages caused by psychoactive substances, bad nourishing habits and audit/visual damage prevention. In the second floor, further proposed topics deepening: congenital diseases, genetics, environmental causes and normal systems.

FRANCISCO JOSE DE CALDAS MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 8 No. 6-87· Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Located in Presidential Guard Infantry Battalion premises, the museum exhibits objects, writings and books belonging to Sabio Caldas and pieces of scientific-historical interest, enhancing Expedition books, cartographic maps and surveys over different geographic areas of Colombia and a sample of engineering instruments consisting of telescopes, hypsometry, metal detectors, exploders and transits, among other. The house located on Lyon of France street formed part of a set of the most important colonial houses of Santafé; it has a garden framed by upper balconies on three sides. The lower entrance section formed by two arches over stone columns, a wide entrance with nail garnished wooden door and back door. The back of the house ended in a yard planted with fruit trees. Double stairs lead to the second floor with several bedrooms and living rooms with doors decorated with gold leaf covered wood engravings.

NATIONAL POLICE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Information· Calle 9 No. 9-27 Police Building. Telephone: 233 5911 – 281 3284· Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 m. and f1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Museum rooms organized chronologically allowing the visitor to obtain a clear idea of National Police historical evolution. Replicas of codes and laws governing men life in society, miniatures representing uniforms worn in 100 countries of the world and diorama offering an authority concept with narrative, musical and luminous-technical effects providing a vision of the authority concept from prehistory to our times are of interest. The museum provides information on authority, laws, penalties and punishment, ensigns, badges, heraldic, communications, uniforms and specialties. The building of marked French influence is a beautiful sample of republican architecture.

NATURAL HISTORY JAVERIANO MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 7 No 43-88. Javeriana Univesity. Phone: 320 8320 Ext. 4080· May be visited previous appointment.
The objective is to provide major national territory animal and vegetal species knowledge, while building greater resources preservation awareness. Javeriana Univesity, traditional higher education institution in our city, designated a room to exhibit stuffed species organized to illustrate and teach some of the major Colombian ecosystems. Particularly emphasizing flora, fauna and geographic environment aspects.

LITERARY CARO Y CUERVO MUSEUM
Information· Calle 10 No. 4-69 Phone: 341 7104
Caro y Cuervo Institute unit located at Andrés Bello Seminar facilities – the entity’s school center – housing objects surrounding the life of most important poets, literates and intellectual of the XIX century in Colombia. The museum, opening its doors for over eighty years was originally installed in Yerbabuena hacienda, current Caro y Cuervo research site, subsequently transferred to Andrés Bello Seminar, preserved to this date and the place all people wishing to see valuable objects therein kept may accede.

MILITARY MUSEUM OF COLOMBIA
Information· Calle 10 No 4-92 Phone: 281 3086 – 281 2548· E-mail: museomilitar@hotmail.com· Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gathers pieces and objects witnessing Colombian Military Forces history. The Army room exhibits an arm collection covering from powder to spears used in the Plains and to steel and fire arms. The Navy rooms exhibits ship models, different navy devices and a set of pictures showing Navy history on the two seas bathing Colombian coasts. The Air Force room shows aircraft models including Caudron G-3 fighter, AT6 trainers, versatile C47 and supersonic Mirage M5, Of special interest the model with moving light and sound effects illustrating Pantano de Vargas battle.

NATIONALMUSEUM OF COLOMBIA
Information· Carrera 7 No. 28-66. Phone: 334 8366· Website: www.museonacional.gov.co· E-mail: info@museonacional.gov.co· Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent, built in 1823. Its fortress architecture is built in stone and brick. The plant includes arches, domes and columns forming a sort of Greek cross over which 104 prison cells are distributed, with solid wall façade. The first prison built in 1874, known as the Panóptico (prison only up to 1946), to replace different localities used for such purpose in Bogotá, for that reason the largest building of the city was built during the second decade of the XIX century. In 1948 the building was adapted for National Museum and restored in 1975. Most recent intervention implied substantial rooms and support services modernization, placing the museum in the Colombian cultural vanguard. The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods. Permanent exhibitions present archeology and ethnography samples from most antique Colombian men vestiges, 10,000 years BC, up to XX century indigenous and afro- Colombian art and culture. Founders and New Kingdom of Granada room houses rich Liberators and other Spanish authorities iconography; the round room exhibits a series of oleos synthesizing Colombia painting history. The 57 paintings by masters Fernando Botero, Alejandro Obregón and Guillermo Wiedemann sample is of special interest. The Museum offers a lovely Shop-Café located next to the north garden, a warm place, decorated with artistic and historical replicas serving as restaurant and shop. Side by side the Coffee Pavilion, offering diverse national beverage preparations.

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM
Information· Transv. 6 No. 27 – 10 Of. 202 Phone:. 286 1995 – 232 5202· E-mail: gsfotomuseo@epm.net.co· Schedule: From Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PHOTO-MUSEUMEmerges August 18, 1998 as a non profit foundation subject to Culture Law seeking: 1. To compile, restore, preserve and promote Photographic Memory, while promoting and consolidating Colombian photographic art. 2. To build national photographic archive. 3. To preserve photographic wealth. 4. To seek national and international acknowledgment of photographs so deserving. 5. To generate local photographers formation, updating qualification processes. FPHOTO-MUSEUM ON THE STREETThe most direct way to reach the public. Itinerant exhibitions using movable modules, beautifully designed, made of stainless steel and high resistance glass 2.27 m high by 1.10 m wide, leveling and outdoors resistant exhibited from August 2000 in different points of Bogotá and other cities of the country. In the past two years 13 samples were organized, among them Héctor Acebes, León Darío Peláez, Rubén Afanador, Abdú Eljaiek, Carlos Caicedo and great international master Martín Chambi; enjoyed as calculated by nearly two million people per month including pedestrians and visitors. PHOTO-MARATHONAn event promoting creativity and cultural richness. One took place in 2001 widely supported by photographic community of the country, massive communication media and the entire city population. Over 800 photographers and their assistants walked the city for two days to leave a testimony of XXI century. Photo-marathon became the only largest photography feast in Colombia and the event originating the fifth exhibition designated “Images of the City”, a selection by Photo-marathon jury.

POSTAL MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 7 con Cl 12A, Murillo Toro Building. Second floor· Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Permanent exhibition of philatelic species collection, which stamps, first day envelopes, postal cards, informative bulletins and folders record current cultural, scientific or sports activities both domestic and international. Permanent exhibition of balances, mail booths, tools and machines used for philatelic production and equipment associated to Colombian mail history. Besides, the museum includes Colombian philatelic species sale room.

QUINTA DE BOLIVAR MUSEUM
Information· Calle 20 No. 2 - 91 East. Telphones: 336 6410 – 336 6419· Website: www.quintadebolivar.gov.co · E-mail: quintadebolivar@excite.com· Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The House, which restoration was completed in 1998, is a great sample of domestic rural Colony architecture. Exhibits furniture, garments, arms, documents and objects belonging to the Liberator, and varied nature pieces organized by rooms intended to recreate original spaces layout. Stove rooms, Manuelita Sáenz room and playroom, the great room, Simón Bolívar Liberator’s bedroom the barn and sitting bath, among other are places of special interest.

TAURINE MUSEUM
Information· Carrera 6 No. 26-50 Santamaría Bull Fighting Ring
Founded in 1969, presents Colombian and global brave feast history, permanently exhibiting known Colombian and foreign bullfighters clothes. The room exhibits objects by bullfighting art ages: ancient, modern, gold and contemporaneous. Holds and excellent bull fighters garb, cloaks, caps, small headed darts and spades collection.

TABERNACLE ROOM
InformationCalle 11 No. 4-93, Mint House
Permanently exhibiting known La Lechuga, La Preciosa and Las Clarisas tabernacles. Such extraordinary religious art pieces, most of them made early during the XVIII century by different authors, are distinguished for the excellent goldsmith work and rich engraving, used jewels mounting and variety: emeralds, diamonds, rubies, amethyst and pearls, among other.

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Andante Ma Non Troppo
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Andres Carne de Res
Variante de la Luna - Chía, Autopista Norte , Bogotá, Colombia
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Arcanos Mayores
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Phone - +57 1 2142678

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Armadillo
Carrera 5 No. 71A-05 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 3459992

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Atico de los Olivos
Transversal 22 No.122-13 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6129304

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Benihana
Carrera 18 No. 93A-83 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 530 6969 / 635 7978

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Bodega Marina (La)
Carrera 11 a no 93a-46 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2120482

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Brasa Brasil
Calle 118 con Carrera 25 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2142025

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Buque (El)
Calle 101 No. 18-50 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2181358

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Cafe Bohemia
Carrera 15A No. 46-32 , Bogota, Colombia

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Cafe de L'Avenir
Calle 11 No. 2-98 , Bogota, Colombia
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Chalet Suizo (El)
Avenida 22 No. 39A-48 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2456115

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Claustro de San Agustin
Carrera 8 con Calle 7 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 3421266

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Copernico
Carrera 11A No. 93-52 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6167302

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Darius
Avenida Américas No. 43B-44 , Calle 93 No. 12-14 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2692572

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Desayunadero de la 42
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Phone - +57 1 3201066

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Disco Bar Salome Pagana
Calle 82 con Carrera 14 , Bogota, Colombia

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Estampa del Chalan
Avenida 19 No. 114-34 , Bogotá, Colombia
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Gabinete (El)
Km. 28, Autopista Norte, Vía Hatogrande - Cajicá , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6105718

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Gato Negro
Calle 93A No. 11A-47 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 5303385

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Harry's Cantina
Calle 83 No. 12-84 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6168794

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Helados San Jeronimo
Carrera 15 con Calle 118 , Bogota, Colombia

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Houston's Rosales
Calle 71 No. 6-25 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2495251

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Icaro Caffe
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Phone - +57 1 6233294

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Khalifa (El)
Carrera 11 No. 88-46 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 236 1374

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Martin Fierro
Km 27, Vía Cajicá , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 8660473

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Niko Cafe
Carrera 13 No. 83-48 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6108102

The decor of this restaurant is immersed in Mediterranean spirit.

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Pajares Salinas
Carrera 10 No. 96-08 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6161524

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Patio (El)
Carrera 4A, No. 27-86 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 282 6141

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Pesquera Jaramillo
Carrera 11 No. 93B-31 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 256 5494

Pesquera Jaramillo is one of the oldest restaurant in the city. It has been operating for 67 years. It has received the [more]

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Pizza Show
Avenida 13 No. 116-34 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 6195858

The Pizza Show brings together a world of fantasy and imagination. The place is lively and always full of chirpy kids. [more]

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Pozzeto
Carrera 7 No. 61-24 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2551160

Pozzeto is one of the best-known and most traditional Italian restaurants in the Chapinero zone. The menu is varied but [more]

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Restaurante El Boliche
Calle 27 No. 5-66 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2811549

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Restaurante El Refugio Alpino
Calle 23 No. 7-49 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2846515

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Restaurante Japones Welcome
Carrera 14 No. 80-65 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2564790

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Restaurante La Bella Antioquia
Avenida 116 con Calle 26 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2136950

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Restaurante La Romana
Avenida Jiménez con Carrera 6 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 3348135

This restaurant is also a well-known cafe. This is the place to enjoy one of the best 'tintos' (a small black coffee [more]

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Restaurante Las Acacias
Calle 94 No 14-28 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 610 5410

This restaurant specializes in traditional Colombian food, mainly from the Antioquia region. The interior is cluttered [more]

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Restaurante San Marcos
Carrera 13 con Calle 39 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2443700

This restaurant is situated in a busy area of the city booming with banks, offices and universities. And therefore, [more]

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Sandwich Cubano (El)
Carrera 15 con Calle 95 , Autopista Norte No 232. Centro Comercial Bima. L-1011 , Bogota, Colombia
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Scala (La)
Calle 10 No. 5-72 , (Calle Coliseo, Barrio La Candelaria) , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 336 2066

Situated in the centre of the city, close to the Colon theatre, this restaurant specialises in interantional and [more]

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Subienda (La)
Calle 33 A No. 13-72 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 3384942

For decades, La Subienda has been renowned for offering its customers the highest quality seafood and fresh-water fish [more]

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Tacos
Carrera 15 No. 83-21 , Bogota, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 2561170

This 25-year-old restaurant proudly displays the motto 'For those who travel outside the beaten path' all over its [more]

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Ultimos Virreyes (Los)
Calle 10 con Carrera 3 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 342 6580

Situated in the traditional neighborhood of La Candelaria, in Funadacion Alzate Avendano, this restaurant is one of the [more]

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Urbano Yo Restaurante
Carrera 4A No 95-18 , Bogotá, Colombia
Phone - +57 1 334 1432

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