Nick’s (Carrera 9 #79A-28, Bogota) – this restaurant is known for its prosciutto and roast beef sandwiches (with various sandwich meats – from capocollo to mortadela– imported from Italy). Locals recommend it for those who want a mouth-pleasing sándwich, as opposed to cooking at home.
Pan de Nobles Express (Carrera 9 #60-98, Bogota) – for South American standards, this is a uniquer take-out restaurant: it serves mainly burgers made of gluten, soy and lentils. That, along with falafel & quinoa, tufu, and turnovers. There’s also a vegan menú. In other words, food for those who have eaten at “Whole Foods” […]
Restaurante Don Juan (#34-60, Local 1, Carrera 6, Centro, Cartagena) – this classy restaurant in the historic section of Cartagena serves Spanish (as in Spain) cuisine – with a heavy Basque influence. Since this restaurant is a favorite with the President of Colombia (bringing foreign guests here whenever they’re passing through Cartagena), it regualrly attracts […]
Tapas Macarena (Carrera 4 #26-01, Bogota) – this cozy (meaning small) restaurant is known for its mussels in white wine sauce and olives. Regular patrons also recommend tapas ítems like the Serrano ham, patatas bravas, and olives that are served here.
Wilder’s Pizza (Carrera 4 #26, Bogota) – this is a popular pizza restaurant located in the “La Macarena” district of Bogotá (known for its foreign residents and artists who are attracted to the area – thanks to the area’s spectacular view of the city, as well as its hip restaurant & bar scene).
Centro Mayor (Avenida NQS y 38A Sur, Bogotá) – located in one of Bogotá’s southern districts, this is one of the larger malls in Bogota. Some of the retailers include regional chains from Chile, such as Falabella, La Polar, Easy, and Éxito. That, as well as the usual mall amenities ranging from a movie theater […]
Mall Plaza El Castillo (Pie de la Popa, Avenida Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena) – located just outside this city’s historic walled-in district, this shopping center has over 120 retailers, including the upscale Chilean department store outlet Falabella, as well as regional & international fashion brands, such as Tous, Diesel, Chevignon, Naf Naf, Esprit, Seven-Seven, Tennis […]
Boca Grande (Carrera 3ª, 8-49, Cartagena) – this is Cartagena’s urban beach – similar to the ones seen at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This beach, first made popular during the 1950s, is regaining in prominence (thanks to the presence of international hotels like the Hyatt Regency, Radisson and the InterContinental).
Floating Miss Colombia (Cartagena) – held every mid-November, the “Miss Colombia” beauty pageant is taken seriously among the locals. In the case of the city of Cartagena, locals celebrate that event by conducting nautical outings via yacht, speedboat, and even rowboats.