Guidebook for Bogotá

Manuel
Guidebook for Bogotá

Food Scene

A Colombian institution. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a French restaurant! They have a huge menu with salty and sweet items. Great for lunch or dinner. For dessert, ask for the waffle with arequipe, banana and ice-cream! Yum.
29 paikallista suosittelee
Crepes & Waffles Zona T
83-40 Cra. 12a
29 paikallista suosittelee
A Colombian institution. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a French restaurant! They have a huge menu with salty and sweet items. Great for lunch or dinner. For dessert, ask for the waffle with arequipe, banana and ice-cream! Yum.
Very cheap Mexican food, just around the corner. The tortilla soup is pretty good.
Taquería Don Clemente
#79-6 Cra. 11
Very cheap Mexican food, just around the corner. The tortilla soup is pretty good.
Best burgers in town, and also just a few minutes away. There’s limited seating space and usually a long queue, but don’t worry –it’ll be worth it. These are your classic cheeseburgers, so don’t come expecting any weird salsas, cheeses or toppings ;)
64 paikallista suosittelee
Home Burgers
118-35 Av. Cra 19
64 paikallista suosittelee
Best burgers in town, and also just a few minutes away. There’s limited seating space and usually a long queue, but don’t worry –it’ll be worth it. These are your classic cheeseburgers, so don’t come expecting any weird salsas, cheeses or toppings ;)
Healthy and super tasty poke (raw fish salad served over sticky rice).
Poke
#8-35 Cl. 81
Healthy and super tasty poke (raw fish salad served over sticky rice).
Great salad bar, coffee and pastries. A good option for breakfast or lunch. Dog friendly!
25 paikallista suosittelee
MASA 81
9-12 Cl. 81
25 paikallista suosittelee
Great salad bar, coffee and pastries. A good option for breakfast or lunch. Dog friendly!
A must for brunch. Also a great place for coffee and pastries with a sunny terrace. Also a good option if you want to bring your laptop and work/study. Good for couples and families. Pet friendly.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Eric Kayser
9-85 Cl. 81
15 paikallista suosittelee
A must for brunch. Also a great place for coffee and pastries with a sunny terrace. Also a good option if you want to bring your laptop and work/study. Good for couples and families. Pet friendly.
Another Colombian institution, even though it’s Asian food. A very complete menu, with varied sushi dishes, curries and soups. If you want to try something unique ask for the Zapallo roll -- it’s super cheap and incredibly delicious (plus, vegetarian). You can’t go wrong with most dishes. Note: The top floor of the Wok in Zona T has a special menu, which is smaller and slightly more expensive, but also recommended and less crowded.
45 paikallista suosittelee
WOK Zona T
# 82-74 Cra. 13
45 paikallista suosittelee
Another Colombian institution, even though it’s Asian food. A very complete menu, with varied sushi dishes, curries and soups. If you want to try something unique ask for the Zapallo roll -- it’s super cheap and incredibly delicious (plus, vegetarian). You can’t go wrong with most dishes. Note: The top floor of the Wok in Zona T has a special menu, which is smaller and slightly more expensive, but also recommended and less crowded.
Really good salads and sandwiches, plenty of healthy options and pastries. Pet friendly.
13 paikallista suosittelee
La Cesta Calle 81
# 8-70 Cl. 81
13 paikallista suosittelee
Really good salads and sandwiches, plenty of healthy options and pastries. Pet friendly.
Good place for late breakfast. Service is a bit slow.
16 paikallista suosittelee
La Bagatelle Calle 82
81-18/24 Cra. 9
16 paikallista suosittelee
Good place for late breakfast. Service is a bit slow.
Very popular with tourists, they have an all-you-can-eat brunch with Colombian food. If it’s your first time in Colombia, definitely give it a try.
73 paikallista suosittelee
RESTAURANTE DI LUCCA
# 85-32 Cra. 13
73 paikallista suosittelee
Very popular with tourists, they have an all-you-can-eat brunch with Colombian food. If it’s your first time in Colombia, definitely give it a try.
My favorite restaurant in Bogotá. It offers Nikkei Cuisine (Japanese and Peruvian fusion), with top-notch service and very cool atmosphere. The tasting menu for two is expensive but well worth it. Reservation needed. (Don’t confuse it with Osaki, a Japanese chain restaurant.)
19 paikallista suosittelee
Osk peru
8525 Cra. 13
19 paikallista suosittelee
My favorite restaurant in Bogotá. It offers Nikkei Cuisine (Japanese and Peruvian fusion), with top-notch service and very cool atmosphere. The tasting menu for two is expensive but well worth it. Reservation needed. (Don’t confuse it with Osaki, a Japanese chain restaurant.)
Arguably Bogota’s best French restaurant and steakhouse, with an ample wine selection. Reservation is usually needed.
35 paikallista suosittelee
La Brasserie
85-35 Cra. 13
35 paikallista suosittelee
Arguably Bogota’s best French restaurant and steakhouse, with an ample wine selection. Reservation is usually needed.
International cuisine. I recommend ordering and sharing a bunch of tapas and appetizers. The mussels are incredible, and the beef tartar with mustard ice-cream is… omg. Reservation recommended.
16 paikallista suosittelee
CASA
#85 - 24 Cra. 13
16 paikallista suosittelee
International cuisine. I recommend ordering and sharing a bunch of tapas and appetizers. The mussels are incredible, and the beef tartar with mustard ice-cream is… omg. Reservation recommended.
Very good ceviches. Reservation recommended but not necessary.
41 paikallista suosittelee
Central Cevicheria
# 85 -14 Cra. 13
41 paikallista suosittelee
Very good ceviches. Reservation recommended but not necessary.
If you need your American food fix, go to this place for top-notch chicken and waffles and buffalo wings, among other American classics, all in an underground, cozy setting.
13 paikallista suosittelee
Ugly American Bar & Grill
81-12 Cra. 9
13 paikallista suosittelee
If you need your American food fix, go to this place for top-notch chicken and waffles and buffalo wings, among other American classics, all in an underground, cozy setting.
One of Bogota's most prestigious restaurants. Great food but very expensive.
53 paikallista suosittelee
Harry Sasson
75-70 Cra. 9
53 paikallista suosittelee
One of Bogota's most prestigious restaurants. Great food but very expensive.
Excellent vegan food!
Makeout Colombia
Excellent vegan food!

Shopping

Andino carries a wide variety of shops. The newer side of Andino, facing la Zona T, has many luxury brands.
527 paikallista suosittelee
Andino Shopping Mall
82-71 Cra. 11
527 paikallista suosittelee
Andino carries a wide variety of shops. The newer side of Andino, facing la Zona T, has many luxury brands.
El Retiro features “La Plaza de Andrés,” which is essentially a welcoming food court with loads of Colombian food options.
130 paikallista suosittelee
El Retiro Shopping Center
11-75 Cl. 81
130 paikallista suosittelee
El Retiro features “La Plaza de Andrés,” which is essentially a welcoming food court with loads of Colombian food options.
Atlantis has a nice Juan Valdez coffee shop and cheaper retail options than the other malls in the area.
128 paikallista suosittelee
Atlantis Plaza -ostoskeskus
# 13 05 Cl. 81
128 paikallista suosittelee
Atlantis has a nice Juan Valdez coffee shop and cheaper retail options than the other malls in the area.

Drinks & Nightlife

A five-floor venue with great Colombian food, drinks and music –and it’s only a 4 min walk from the apartment. Andrés DC is a very good option if you want to avoid the 1+ hour drive to the original Andrés in Chia (north of Bogotá). If you wanna try a very Colombian drink, ask for the Colombianisimo (be warned: it has aguardiente). The Lulazo (vodka and lulo drink) is also really good! Bonus: Tell one of the staff members that it’s your (or your friend’s) birthday and brace yourself for a little fiesta brought to your table. I suggest making a reservation.
247 paikallista suosittelee
Andrés Exprés Chía
Calle 2
247 paikallista suosittelee
A five-floor venue with great Colombian food, drinks and music –and it’s only a 4 min walk from the apartment. Andrés DC is a very good option if you want to avoid the 1+ hour drive to the original Andrés in Chia (north of Bogotá). If you wanna try a very Colombian drink, ask for the Colombianisimo (be warned: it has aguardiente). The Lulazo (vodka and lulo drink) is also really good! Bonus: Tell one of the staff members that it’s your (or your friend’s) birthday and brace yourself for a little fiesta brought to your table. I suggest making a reservation.
Zona T is a very popular pedestrian zone in Bogota with lots of bars. These are some good options: Bogotá Beer Company: It’s Bogota + beer. Nothing could go wrong. Pravda: try the martinis and small plates. The Irish Pub: more beer and cozy indoors.
311 paikallista suosittelee
Zona T
Calle 83
311 paikallista suosittelee
Zona T is a very popular pedestrian zone in Bogota with lots of bars. These are some good options: Bogotá Beer Company: It’s Bogota + beer. Nothing could go wrong. Pravda: try the martinis and small plates. The Irish Pub: more beer and cozy indoors.
If you really want to party and dance until the sun goes up, go to Video Club, a symbol of the city’s vibrant electronic music scene. Try to get there around midnight and be prepared to pay a cover that’s usually around COP 50.000. Take an Uber or taxi (10 min ride). Twenties and thirties crowd.
30 paikallista suosittelee
Video Club
13-09 Cl. 64
30 paikallista suosittelee
If you really want to party and dance until the sun goes up, go to Video Club, a symbol of the city’s vibrant electronic music scene. Try to get there around midnight and be prepared to pay a cover that’s usually around COP 50.000. Take an Uber or taxi (10 min ride). Twenties and thirties crowd.
Gay disco bar with live shows and pop and reggaeton nights during the weekends.
SAUNA
#85-33 Cra. 14
Gay disco bar with live shows and pop and reggaeton nights during the weekends.

Parks & Nature

Well-kept park: Good option for picnics. Great for walking your dog.
197 paikallista suosittelee
El Virrey Park
90-71 Cra 2a Este
197 paikallista suosittelee
Well-kept park: Good option for picnics. Great for walking your dog.

Arts & Culture

Recognized as one of Latin America´s best museums, it is rich in pre-colombian culture.
901 paikallista suosittelee
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
15-88 Cra. 6
901 paikallista suosittelee
Recognized as one of Latin America´s best museums, it is rich in pre-colombian culture.

Essentials

17 paikallista suosittelee
Carulla El Retiro
9-67 Ac. 85
17 paikallista suosittelee
Large pharmacy, very close to the apartment.
Farmatodo Andino
82-71 Cra. 11
Large pharmacy, very close to the apartment.
Closest pharmacy to the apartment.
Farmacenter El Retiro
81 - 28 Carrera 11
Closest pharmacy to the apartment.
Good gym with sauna and steam bath. 12 min walk from the apartment.
9 paikallista suosittelee
Bodytech
7-13 Ac. 85
9 paikallista suosittelee
Good gym with sauna and steam bath. 12 min walk from the apartment.

Getting Around

Transmilenio stop.
Heroes C - 4 station
Transmilenio stop.
SITP Bus stop: south-bound to go to the city's center.
AK 11 - AC 82 station
SITP Bus stop: south-bound to go to the city's center.