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The Week of Living Dangerously
Where to Stay The elegant Spanish-French-style Hotel Casa Medina, a national historical monument, has beautifully restored carved wooden ceilings and suites with fireplaces. Carrera 7, 69A-22, 571-217-0288, A short ride from Museo del Oro and Plaza de Bolívar, the massive Hotel Tequendama InterContinental is like a mini-city, with more than 600 rooms, three restaurants and 24-hour concierge service. Carrera 10, 26-21, 571-382-2930, Where to Eat Contemporary Bogotá cuisine began at H. Sasson Wok & Satay Bar Restaurante in the heart of the Zona T restaurant district. Calle 83, 12-49, 571-616-4520, Near Casa Medina in the city’s new restaurant hot spot Zona G, Criterión serves up edgy, experimental food by its Canadian chefs. Calle 69A, 5-75, 571-310-2810 Don’t miss a trip north of Bogotá to visit the kitschy club Andrés Carnes de Res, with classic Colombian cuisine and a vibe that’s part La Strada, part Lambada: The Forbidden Dance. Calle 3, 11A-56, Chiá, 571-870-8990 What to Do Museo del Oro’s rich collection (including gold, of course) has fascinating exhibits on the history of Colombia’s indigenous people. Calle 16, 5-41, 571-343-2222, Take a five-minute cable car or funicular train ride to the top of Cerro de Monserrate for the best view of Bogotá. While you’re there, visit the gardens and museum at Casa Museo Quinta de Bolívar and the sanctuary. Cerro de Monserrate Carrera 2 Este, 21-48, Paseo Bolívar, 571-284-5700, Casa Museo Quinta de Bolívar Calle 20, 2-91, 571-284-6819 Wander the narrow, winding streets of the historic neighbourhood La Candelaria, just east of downtown Bogotá, for its ancient churches, intriguing museums and numerous restaurants. Calle 7 and Av. Jiménez Getting There Air Canada offers the only non-stop service between Toronto and Bogotá, with three flights weekly and connections through Toronto from major Canadian cities. |
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