Monthly Archives: January 2012

Paloquemao Market: A Bogotá must-see

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao is one of Bogotá’s most important markets for fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, flowers, and much more. It was founded in 1946, and has been in its current location since 1967.  Pawel, a friend from … Continue reading →

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La Botica de Café: Colombian coffee gets sophisticated

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

La Botica de Café at the new Bogotá Hilton is creating coffee culture. A tinto (black coffee) in most places can be, and oftentimes is, average  - probably from not being prepared properly or from sitting in a coffee pot or thermos for too long. Not to … Continue reading →

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El Cocuy National Park, Boyacá (and a little lamb)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

A few months ago I jumped at the chance to go on a 5-day trekking adventure in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Park in the Department of Boyacá (about a 10 hour bus ride from Bogotá). It was hard, it was grueling, and … Continue reading →

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