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Cultural Immersion
Highlites of Bogotá
French bakery. Botero Museum and National Mint Museum visits; Andante Ma Non Troppo (Italian Restaurant). Afternoon: Plaza Bolivar and the Candelaria walking tour. Dinner at Figaro's. After dinner there will be Tango or Salsa lessons
Teatro Colón Theater - ballet or orchestra.
Bogotá - Immersion into Local Culture:
Try to fit in some of these following attractions:
Restaurants:
Roccos - the best pizza and spagetti
Serrano - Italian
Sesamo - Vegetarian
Andante ma non Troppo - Fine Italian
Casa Vieja - Traditional Colombian
Figaro's - fine meatsPhoto by Robert Weldon
Museums:
Botero Museum - See four original Picassos, Dali, Calder, and others one block from the house (http://www.museum.oas.org/permanent/figuration/botero/collection.html).
The Original Spanish Mint
The Gold Museum
Museum of Colonial Art
Museum of Traditional Regional Dress
Bogota History Museum
Silva Poetry House
Colombia Theater Workshop
Centro Alcate Avendaño Cultural Center
Botanical Museum (see http://www.jbb.gov.co/web/index.php#)
other bogotá attractions: http://english.bogotaturismo.gov.co/attractions/museums/downtown.php
Coffee Shops:
Oma
Magda's
Ministry of Agriculture's Coffee shop
Panaderia Francés
Night Clubs:
Galeria Café y Libro - An art gallery with the best Salsa music
Goce Pagano - Salsa within walking distance of the house
Quebra Canto - Great Salsa and live music
Buenos Aires Cafe - Authentic Argentinian Tango club with great food, intense atmosphere and tango lessons can be arranged!
Club San Angel - this is the lounge that became famous when, after the World Emerald Congress, certain GIA people and conference attendees ended up dancing on top of the tables!
Shopping:
Martinez' old book shop - two blocks from the house - piles of old books in different languages.
Antiques: Several great old antique shops in the Candelaria district
Leather goods and handicrafts are available in many locations.Next Page >>>>