Back to the streets: Petro’s development plan prompts mass demonstrations

Both fans and critics of Petro’s programme of far-reaching reforms have organised mass mobilisations this week Petro puts forward his master...

Oli’s Big Topic: Increased presence is nothing without action

We’re happy to see more police on the streets, but we’d also like to see crime go down. When a city loses respect for the police, chaos can...

Going underground? Petro threatens to derail Bogotá Metro plans

As the president and mayor battle it out, the future of Bogotá’s long-awaited metro line is once again in doubt. Petro has been pushing for an...

A new year’s resolution: Actually police the streets?

There seem to be a lot more police out on the streets - but will it continue throughout 2023? Has there been more police in the Bogotá streets...

Valentina Trespalacios murder suspect arrested in Panama. He says cartels are responsible

The brutal murder of Valentina Trespalacios, a popular young DJ, has shocked Colombia.  Valentina Trespalacios was a popular DJ in the party...

New Colombian Visas for the New Year

Make sure you understand the new rules, even if you’re a long term resident. Visa process in Colombia is changing: Photo: Wikipedia The visa...

Don’t have a lot of money to travel in December? Go to Boyacá!

December's a great time to travel in Colombia, but it can get expensive. Here's how to have fun and keep costs down. Tunja's annual Aguinaldo...

Tembici – a cautious thumbs-up from us

Bogotá has a brand new shiny bike hire scheme, but what’s it like to use? We go for a spin on the new wheels. We took Bogota's new Tembici...

Get knotted at Knotfest

The capital’s heaviest musical event, Knotfest, opens today for a furious Friday of pure metal. Photo: Knotfest Colombia After two weekends...

ArtBo 2022: Everything you need to know about the fair

ArtBo, Bogotá’s annual art fair is back after a pandemic pause, and there’s plenty to see. This weekend, art will take over Bogotá once...