Contemporary Latin art. They also have a back patio which allows artists to show outdoor concepts.

Address: Calle 70 #9- 80, Bogota

Phone: 346 6987

Hours: M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 2pm-5pm

Website: www.nueveochenta.com

Colombia's big box superstore. The quality is good, and you will notice a significant difference in your receipt if you do your weekly shopping here as opposed to Carulla or Carrefour. Keep in mind that it is often difficult to find imported products at Exito. For a list of stores in Colombia, go to the website's homepage and scroll down to the very bottom where is says Puntos de Venta>> Horarios e Informacion. Click that link. The location that we most frequently visit is listed below.

Address: Calle 52 #13-70, Bogota

Phone: 212 4022

Hours: M-Sat 8:30am-9pm and Sun 9am-8pm

Website: www.exito.com

Only open on certain nights, In Vitro hosts special events and hip dance parties. Check out "In Vitro Virtual" on the website as they often show some movies before the party starts.

Address: Calle 59 #6-38 piso 2
Phone: 257-3822

Website: www.invitrobar.com

The only exclusively English-language bookstore in Bogota. The have a friendly staff and large children's section. They will also be happy to order any book you want and host free weekly events at the store.

Address: Calle 70 # 5-23
Phone: 217-7788
Hours: M-Sat 10am—8pm, Sun & Holidays 10am—6pm

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Website: www.authors.com.co

Murano is a great place if you are looking to get your hair and nails done in a crunch. With many locations in Bogota, they will take you without an appointment and will get you ready for your night out in less than 1 hour, for under $12 US. We recommend that you find someone whose work you like and then make appointments with him or her, since the quality of a walk-in can vary.

Address: Carrera 5 #71 25, Carrera 11 #78-74, Calle 119 #11D-23, Bogota

Phone: 211-3818, 530-1260, 608-0948

This great neighborhood flower shop is our favorite. You can walk in and talk to a very nice and competent sale person and have them prepare a nice arrangement for you. Whether it's for you or a love one, they will take time to do it very nice and you will be surprise how cheap it is to offer a great bouquet. We usually tell them how much we have, and they pick something great for you and deliver it whenever you want.

Address: Diagonal 70A No. 4-70

Phone: 600-5720

Address: Carrera 8 # 69-24
Phone: 212-8805
Website: www.lacasonadelpatio.net

Feel like you’re partying in the Rocky Horror Picture show. Lots of freakishly dressed mannequins on the walls and a live burlesque show. Mix of popular music. If you go, know that you should look inside a little shopping plaza that is between Carrera 13 and Carrera 15. You will have to pay a cover that is usually about $25.000 ($13 USD).

Address: Carrera 15 #63 - 32 Int. 7
Phone: 255-5385

Website: www.vinacure-colombia.com

The first temakeria in Bogota! Conosur offers typical cones that are wrapped in seaweed, as well as Latin cones that come wrapped in patacon (plantain). You can also get some of their cones tempura! At this location there is happy hour everyday (two for one martinis). Now with delivery!

Address: Calle 69A #4-78, Bogota

Phone: 541-5013, 235-0311 (delivery)

Hours: M-Th 12pm-11pm, Fri and Sat 12pm-12am,  Sun 12pm-10pm

Useful Information: Reservations, WiFi, Credit Cards

Website: www.conosur.com.co

GORGEOUS ceramic pieces...very modern, yet traditional. You will be happy to know that most items are one of a kind.

Address: Calle 69 #21-22

phone: 255-0839

Website: www.keramos.com.co