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CULTURAL TOUR!
With the name of La Candelaria is known commonly the historic center of Bogota, created among the houses named before, declarated national monument of the nation in 1963. The sector is comprised for the former neighborhoods or parishes of La Catedral, Egipto and La Concordia that were developed around a church of catholic tradition. The Candelaria church, located in the five Avenue or 11 street, was completed in the 1703 year, and was then when the former neighborhood of La Catedral began to be known as La Candelaria. men that continue to use the same workshops that were used in these times, also some gastronomical traditions that show the santafereas customs.

Fulanitos
Neighborhood: La Candelaria Address: Cra. 3 #8-61 Tel: 5987456 Speciality: Colombian food, especialy Cali traditional food If you visit this country and you dont taste the traditional food, you dont know about it. In this restaurant, the Cali (Valle del Cauca) traditional dinner rules, with sancocho de gallina, empanadas vallunas, amd the spectacular aborrajados, this is the obligated place to visit in Bogot .

La Esquina
Neighborhood: La Candelaria Address: Carrera 4 A No 26A-24 Tel: 2838685 Speciality: Seafood
Luis Angel Arango Library

Banco de la Republica Art Museum

The sector is located around the Bolivar Square and since it were built the first constructions has maintained its character like a political center, administrative and religious. Actually the sectors streets are known with names that remember the Spanish colony. The historical center count with a valuable architectonical heritage, represented in old houses of Spanish characteristics like big and heavy doors, gardens, big rooms, thick walls and their facades have many styles decorated with balconies and big windows. Nowadays some traditions of these times are maintained like the crafts-

Nowadays the colonial mansions of La Candelaria are turned into theaters, museums, housings, schools, universities, restaurants, luxury hotels, antiques and cultural centers. The houses are theaters (La Candelaria, Seki Sano, the Tecal, Garca Mrquez, etc.) and museums (Colonial, the Vase, Mint, Quinta de Bolivar, Military, etc..) Lifting or missing in its place the modern buildings of the universities (La Salle, Externado, Andes, etc.). and the most visited continent library, Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango.

If you want to taste delicious fish, this is the place. The Particularity in this restaurant is the fact that only it have six tables, so is pretty small, and you need to reserve, but the food is delicious.

Hostaria Shardana

Neighborhood: La Candelaria Address: 13 Cra 3 13-79 | Cra 3 No 1379 Tel: 7659765 Speciality: Italian food The sardinian food, pasta, an excellent cuisine and atended by her owner, an italian chef, telling you histories about his country, are the specialities in this amazing site; Recommended: gorgonzola gnocchi and prosciutto

Bolivar Square

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International Center Hotel

Neighborhood: La Macarena Address: Carrera 13A # 38-97 Web site: hotelcentrointernacional.com The most important commercial site in Bogot. This symbolic place is perfect for the pleasure and business visits. His fifteen floors of comfort and magnificence, it gives you elegancy and peace.

Dann Hotel
Neighborhood: La Candelaria Address: Calle 19 5-72 Web site: www.hotelesdann.com A classical hotel ubicated in the historic center of Bogot. It gives you cultural sites, funny and rest, with a romantic atmosphere and a calmed view.

Augusta Hotel
Neighborhood: La Candelaria Address: Av. Jimnez No. 4 77 Web site: www.hotelaugusta.com.co The hotel, in another times, called hotel Bacat, is a traditional building and rest center in the city. It new construction and services makes this hotel special. A little bit expensive, but incredible in his service, brings you food, entertainment, cultural events, and Bogot tourism.

The tour begins in the square of Chorro de Quevedo, located in second avenue or 13 street: 1. Chorro de Quevedo's Square. 2. The Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History. 3. Banco de la Republica Art Museum 4. Luis Angel Arango Library 5. The Casa de la moneda 6. Military Museum. 7. Rafael Pombo Foundation 8. Teatro Colon 9. Palacio San Carlos 10.Colonial art museum 11.San Ignacio's Churc. 12.Bolivar Square 13.Santa Clara's Church and Museum 14.Palacio Echeverry Ministry of Culture. 15.XIX Century Museum Coffee Cultural Fund. 16.Atronomical Observatory 17.Nario's House 18.Arts and Popular Traditions Museum.

Tequendama Hotel
Neighborhood: San Diego Address: Cra 10 # 26 - 21 Web site: www.sht.com.co A magnificent hotel in the heart of Bogota, friendly and comfortable, symbol of Colombian architecture. It has hosted visitors to our city for over 60 years. Delicious food, entertainment and support social events, its politics are the quality and excellence.

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MINT OF BOGOTA GOLD MUSEUM

Fatima Bar
Fatima is a bar that has its own hostel where tourists can stay and enjoy the party night from Thursday to Saturday. There are shows every night it is open by national and international musical groups and is a special place of encounter between foreigners and Bogotas people. They also have a specialized menu of foreign food and cocktails that can satisfy anyone's tastes. Is a crossover music bar where anyone can have fun. Address: 14th Street No. 2-22.

Address: Four Avenue or eleven Address: In the Santander park, street on the 5th avenue (corner) or 16 street. The Banco de la Republica colection in Bogota opened to the public in 1996 in the cloister colonial of the mint of Bogota, place where the first gold coins were minted in America in 1622. The exposure seeks to raise interest of the public, creating a modern and didactic exibition that shows the tecnical process used in the The Banco de la Repblica Gold Museum, in Bogota, displays an extraordinary selection of its preHispanic goldwork collection - the biggest in the world. Along with other ceramic, stone, shell, wood and textile archaeological objects, these articles gives testimony of the life and thought of different societies that lived in the era known as Colombia before contact with Europa The museum is opened to public with the following Schedule: Thuesday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm. Sunday and holidays: 11 am to 4 pm. Cost of entrace: $3000 all the people. All Sundays its free.

El Bembe
Located in national conservation house situated in the Mompox Hall, Bembe is a bar which became in the main habitat of salsomanos and the salsa music lovers and those who likes rhythms like Boogaloo, Charanga, Descarga, Cha Cha Cha, Guaguanco, among others. Alex Diaz, the chef, is a Cuban who has in his hands all the flavor of the island, delight, at day and night, the most discerning palates in the world. Moreover, the "MojitoBar" has more than 15 cuttingedge mojitos based in infusions of exotic fruits and herbs. Address: 27th Street, No. 6. Opening hours: Monday: 12:00 to 16:00. Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:00 to 16:00. Thursday: 18:00 0:00. Thursday: 12:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 3:00. Friday and Saturday: 12:00 to 3:00

production of Money, also it allows to show the architectonical changes that the house had had until the end of the twentieth century. The house has free tours that offering an explanation of a selected Gallery, both in Spanish and English, from Tuesday to Saturday with the following Schedule: Spanish tours: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 and 4:00 p.m, English tours: 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Cost of entrace: Free.

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El Viejo Almacn

Located in the 4th Avenue with 15 streets, El Viejo Almacn is one of the most important tango bars in Bogota. Named by the traditional site of Buenos Aires that has the same name, this friendly place evokes the culture of Buenos Aires. Located in the heart of La Candelaria, offers the greatest tangos classics legends such as Roberto Goyeneche and Astor Piazzola. Besides, Carlos Gardel features prominently in this place, his image dominates all the site areas because is the main and the biggest star of the night. Hes the character that, over the years, does not disappear from fans memory. There is a Saturday milongas every 15 days, and for those looking to enjoy the charm of the tango, they can go for a drink listening to the best nostalgic melodies. Address: Carrera 4 No. 15-30 Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 18:00 to 3:00. Sunday: 16:00 to 11:00

Wednesday: 11 am. (Monday is Address: Second avenue or 20 closed). street East. Cost of entrace: Adults: $3000, Students: $2000, Child of 3 to 10 years: $1000, seniors: free.

BOLIVAR'S SQUARE
Bolivar's Square is the historic center of excellence in the capital, formerly known as Calle Real, we can find the Congress, the Justice Palace, the Cathedral, main buildings of the city and the nation, the center of the square stands a bronze statue of General Simon Bolivar donated by Mr. Jos Ignacio Paris and designed by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, its construction was issued on July 20, 1846 in honor of the Liberator of Colombia.

Nyahbinghireggae Bar
Nyahbinghi Reggae bar is a very cozy, very broad and with good space for dancing Roots Reggae, Bar. With good space for dancing and share good times, it counts with an excellent attention. It is worth going to visit for the fans of Reggae music and the people who want to know it. Address: Carrera 6 No. 8-21. Second Floor Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 16:00 to 3:00

The house was built between 1800 and 1820. It was offered to the liberator how gratitude for the victory over the spanish men. Bolivar lived in this house since 1830, and shared it with Manuelita Saenz, during four years. The Quinta declared National monument in 1975, display where passed the libertator daily life. Also it conserved documents, armaments, costumes, plans and different things that belonged to him.The house-museum is opened to public with the following Schedule: Thuesday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm. Guide tours (spanish): Thuesday to Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm. Guide Tours (English): Every

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ECOLOGICAL TOUR :

MONSERRATE
Monserrate is the main symbol of the Colombian capital, not only as natural effigy, but because of its religi ous ch aract er, who se sanctuary, millions of pilgrims and travelers have visited since its founding in 1640.
To visit Monserrate, by any kind of reasons, is a unique experience. The sight from there of Bogota, the faith that evokes the Sanctuary and each stone that was lie in the place with that intention. Its pilgrims, gardens and fountains, its gastronomy, its foggy woods, its sunsets, its beautiful starry nigths and its majestic moon. The Sanctuary is reached by a strait and poorly paved road, pilgrims and nature lovers go up and down since almost five centuries, searching for peace, or maybe for a light to illuminates their lifes, alleviates and gives them answers to their restlessness. At the end of the temple, in a crystal case, the beautiful and venerable image of the "Saint Christ Fallen by the whips and nailed into the Cross", watchs the great and uninterrupted pilgrimage of its devotees. People count with two means of transport to arrive: The Cable Railway to Monserrate was made in a bicable modality with two cabins that transport 40 passengers each. The Funicular that daily transports the inhabitants of the capital and tourists, this small train has slowly ascended towards the peak of Monserrate, in a parsimonious way that allows its passengers the contemplation of nature and landscape that is being left behind as they reach the 3,152 meters above sea level, where its superior station lies. Our restaurants San Isidro House and Santa Clara House are located in the top of the Monserrate Hill with the beautiful city of Bogota like main landscape, these restaurant offer theirs visitors the opportunity to taste Colombian plates.

SOME TRADITIONAL CAFES

Cafe Pasaje
Cafe Pasaje is visit nearby college students preparing fortheir partial or read photocopies for the next class, ordinary people who fill forms for receipts and property taxes, lawyers and their clients to discuss what it will cost emerald diligence and trying toconvince foreigners that will be the best stones. Cafe Pasaje Location: Cra 6A N 14 25 Number Phone: 612 1339 286 8893-315 3582890 Email: cafepasaje@bogotalacandelaria.org

Caf para dos

It is a space designed for relaxation and enjoyment of good products. coffee for two offers a variety of light dishes accompanied by a variety of drinks, a great selection of music and a gallery open to the public to make each corner a space for maximum pleasure. Location: Calle 14 N 3 - 12 number phone: 600 5702 - 310 3289000 Email: cafeparados@bogotalacandelaria.org

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