Held once a year in late February, this professional clay-court tournament brings top-quality women's tennis to Bogota. Started in 1993 as an ITF women's circuit event, the tournament became a Sanex WTA Tour stop in 1998, the first of its kind in Latin America. The 2,500-seat stadium at the Academia Colombiana de Tenis has ample free parking for spectators, security services, and a restaurant.
This exhibition, organised by FENALCO Bogotá, takes place every year at CORFERIAS, bringing together the main brand og the fashion world. Exhibits consist of clothes and accessories, for the general public and for businesses. There are also catwalk shows, with the presence of renowned local and international designers.
The first day of Colombia's official annual holidays, New Year's Day, is primarily considered as a day of recovery from the wild, and often violent New Year's Eve festivities. Smaller street parties and public celebrations make this a calmer, safer and a pleasant time to be out. Bands playing traditional music and vendors selling traditional foods are what your are going to find on the streets. Many activities center around the Plaza de Bolivar.
The Palace of San Francisco is an example of the Republican style that was fashionable in the beginning of the 20th century in the capital of Colombia. This building has an incredible ornate interior and was built between 1918-1933 by the French architect Gaston Lelarge. His other works include Palace Echeverry and the Edificio Liavano. Until 1997, the Palace was the headquarters of the Government of Cundinamarca. In 1984, it was declared a national monument and is currently occupied by one of the biggest schools in the city, Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Bullfights have continued in Bogota since Colombia gained independence from Spain in 1819. It is one of few Latin American countries where the original (most brutal) form of the sport is still practiced. But not without controversy. Animal rights activists decry the sport's cruelty and call for its cessation. The fervent fan base fills the Plaza Santamaria, especially on Sundays during the January-February peak of the bullfight season when the best toreros fight the biggest bulls.
If you don't have the time or simply the desire to travel all over Colombia to see the best of local craft and cultural artifacts, this artisans fair held annually in mid-December is well worth a visit. The exhibits fill four buildings at Corferias, Bogota's big exhibition center. See and purchase baskets, blankets, lamps, furniture and other fine works in metal, glass, ceramics, wood and textiles. On the premises during the fair, you will also find national and international communication facilities, banking services, medical services and travel agents.
Situated in one of the bays in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. A system of zones divides the city into three neighbourhoods: San Pedro, with the cathedral and many Andalusian-style palaces; San Diego, where merchants and the middle class lived; and Gethsemani, the 'popular quarter'.
The views are amazing and the architecture simply breathtaking... you can't miss this trip.
It was founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to the river, with the main street acting as a dyke. The historic centre has preserved the harmony and unity of the urban landscape. Most of the buildings are still used for their original purposes, providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like, that means if you are a history fan you will definetly love this town!
Bogota is the capital city of Colombia, situated at 8.660 feet above sea level, in the Andean Highlands. It is a city with many layers, with a wide range of activities and mixed cultures, from traditional dishes to sushi and fast food restaurants. Don't miss El Museo del Oro (the gold museum) and its impressive collection of golden pre Columbian artifacts.
The Republic of Colombia, in spanish República de Colombia, borders Venezuela and Brazil to the east, Ecuador and Peru to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and Panama and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the 4th largest country in South America, and a very diverse country, of great physical contrasts, from snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the hot, humid plains of the Amazon River Basin, has 32 departments and one capital district, Bogotá.
About me:
Nick: Stars Translator
Name: Manuel Olivares
Age: 39
Born in: Bolivia
Hobbies: travel, colect air tickets, any tickets, buy old street signs.
