Ozzy Osbourne in Bogota, April 16

Posted on March 29, 2011 by admin

The Grandfather of heavy metal Ozzy Osbourne will be playing in Parque Simon Bolivar in Bogota on April 16, in his first-ever show in Colombia.

The rocker from Birmingham, England began his music career 40 years ago singing for heavy metal band Black Sabbath where he gained a reputation for biting the head off bats after that her has had an equally successful solo career. He has also had a popular reality TV show.

Ozzy is on his South American tour which includes several performances in Brazil as well as a night in Panama and a night in Reno USA and Finland. The tour is to promote his latest album “Scream” which since it was released in June 2010 has achieved the status of most-sold rock and hard rock album in the U.S.


Quick Details Regarding Barranquilla

With a population of about 8.8 million inhabitants, Bogota sits approximately 2640 meters higher than sea level in the Andino area. Orientation is relatively simple, as the mountain range toward the east are generally obvious from of the city.

To comprehend the immense size of the municipality, just the City of Mexico, New York City, are the lone North American metropolitan areas larger than Bogotá. In fact, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the UK ranked Bogotá as a world city comparable to San Francisco, Washington DC, Dubai, Buenos Aires or Berlin, considering their economical, political in addition to cultural developments. What this signifies for the tourist is a world class urban area.

Bogotá is a city where you can observe distinctive aspects, and so it offers a unique experience to its visitors. The city in spite of everything makes it possible for visitors to witness a confused balance between the new and the old; the relaxing and the pressure of living in a large city. You will come across century-old plazas and church buildings dominated by soaring skycrapers. Find peaceful treelined bicycle trails cut across by uncontrollable roads.

Bogota features multiple sections. Incorporating internationally accepted universities to regional head quarters for multinational companies, Bogota is Colombia's hub for official business communication. The metropolis is home to a varied population that have been exposed to European and North American influences, that ensures that everything from long-established dishes to Chinese and fine dining can be found. Bogota is amongst the most forward-looking along with open destinations of not just South America but the world.

Bogota is divided by four regions: The South which is for the most part the poorer segment of the city; El Centro, that translates as "the Center", is the city's original most important quarter and hosts a good number of its popular tourist areas, city and municipal buildings, and financial headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's sizeable sporting locations and outdoor parks, and also residence areas for key middle as well as some higher class residences; and The North which is where a large amount of modern expansion has occured, and mixes many expensive residential areas with affluent shopping centers, boutiques, cafes, nightclubs, and various recent business neighborhoods offering headquarters to lots of multinational corporations.

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Colombia Joins “Earth Hour” Campaign to Switch off Lights March 26

Posted on March 27, 2011 by admin
Don't forget….. Turn off the lights on the 26th in Bogota and other cities (just for an hour!) from 20:30 to 21:30 local time.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos supports the call for Colombians to turn off the lights for one hour on March 26 and join the global campaign of “Earth Hour” to demonstrate support of the environmental campaign, which is led by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

The campaign seeks to create global awareness in the fight against global warming and climate change, is supported by over 4,000 cities from a total of 128 countries which all will switch off the lights from 20:30 to 21:30 local time on March 26.
“Those 60 minutes without lights will be a symbolic act and also a reminder that every day, every hour, in our daily lives we can turn off the lights we do not need, turning off appliances when you are not using them, saving water and think about protecting the planet,” Santos said.


Short Essentials Concerning Barranquilla

With a population of about 8.8 million people, Bogota sits approximately 2640 meters higher than sea level in the Andino region. Orientation is relatively simple, as the mountains to the east are generally obvious from the majority of the city.

To comprehend the significant dimensions of the capital, no more than the City of Mexico, New York City, are the lone North American cities bigger than Bogotá. Actually, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the UK ranked Bogotá as a world city equal to San Francisco, Washington DC, Dubai, Buenos Aires or Berlin, based upon their economical, political as well as cultural developments. What this signifies for the traveler is a world class city area.

Bogotá is a city with many different aspects, and in this way it benefits from a unique experience to its guests. The city still enables vacationers to witness a chaotic struggle involving the new and the old; the peaceful and the frantic. You will come upon century-old plazas and Cathedrals shadowed by glass and steel buildings. Locate tranquil treelined bicycle trails divided by hectic-traffic avenues.

Bogota enjoys multiple sections. Including internationally accepted universities to regional head quarters for transnational companies, Bogota is Colombia's first city for official industry dealings. The city is home to a assorted population which have experienced North American and European influences, which means that everything from long-established recipes to Japanese and fast food restaurants can be encountered. It's an example of the most progressive along with overlooked cities of South America.

Bogota is broken up into four sections: The South which is largely the poorer sector of the city; El Centro, which translates as "the Center", is the city's original principal neighborhood and hosts a large amount of its popular tourist places, city and community offices, and financial headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's foremost sporting venues and outside gardens, in addition to being residence locations for main middle and various higher class residences; and The North which is where a large amount of recent expansion has taken place, and combines various fashionable living spaces with wealthy shopping malls, boutiques, cafes, bars, and various new business centres offering headquarters to lots of international corporations.

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Photos of Shakira in Concert in Bogota

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

Shakira is a great performer and always puts on a great show with multiple wardrobe changes. Looking as stunning as ever below are a selection of photos from her concert.

Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.                

Shakira en concierto.

Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.

Shakira en concierto.

Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.
Shakira en concierto.

Courtesy of El Universal


Instant Information Concerning Barranquilla

Having a population of about 8.8 million inhabitants, Bogota lies about 2640 meters higher than sea level in the Andino region. Orientation is comparatively easy, as the mountains toward the east are generally visible from the majority of the city.

To appreciate the immense dimensions of the municipality, merely Mexico City, New York City, are the only North American cities larger than Bogotá. Moreover, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the United Kingdom ranked Bogotá as international city comparable to San Francisco, Washington DC, Dubai, Buenos Aires or Berlin, based upon their economical, political along with cultural developments. What this means for the visitor is a world class city getaway.

Bogotá is a city which demonstrates unique factors, and in this way it benefits from a exceptional experience to its visitors. The city still allows tourists to observe a chaotic balance between the modern and the traditional; the peaceful and the pressure of living in a large city. You will come across ancient plazas and church buildings shadowed by modern buildings. Locate peaceful treelined bicycle trails divided by untamed-traffic avenues.

Bogota has numerous sections. Consiting of internationally acclaimed universities to regional head quarters for transnational organizations, Bogota is Colombia's center for authoritative trade transactions. The city is home to a varied range of inhabitants which have been inspired by North American and European influences, that means that everything from established dishes to Japanese and fast food restaurants can be encountered. Bogota is considered one of the most modern as well as open cities of South America.

Bogota is split into four sections: The South which is predominantly the poorer part of the city; El Centro, that translates as "the Center", is the city's traditional focal neighborhood and hosts the largest part of its popular tourist areas, city and community buildings, and financial headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's key sporting stadiums and outside parks, as well as residential locations for key middle along with various upper class residences; and The North which is in which location the largest part of current development has taken place, and combines numerous fashionable living spaces with prosperous shopping areas, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs, and many additional small business neighborhoods offering headquarters to numerous international companies.

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Rapid Rise in Adenovirus in Bogota

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin
There has been a rapid rise in adenovirus in Bogota since the end of february, where within one week cases rose sharply from 8 to over 200 including four patients in intensive care, according to Caracol Radio. Bogota Health Secretary Hector Zambrano reiterated the medical alert issued for Bogota, stating that the number of actual cases is likely to be much higher than the 200 reported.
 
The virus, is responsible for respiratory infections including colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia and first showed up in the middle of February but has already caused the death of one child. The most commonly identified symptoms include headaches, respiratory infection, a sore throat, and a generally poor state of health for more than three days. Other symptoms may include conjunctivitis, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain.


Rapid Essentials With Reference To Barranquilla

Having a population of about 8.8 million inhabitants, Bogota is found approximately 2640 meters higher than sea level in the northern Andes. Orientation is pretty uncomplicated, as the mountains to the east are in general visible from of the city.

To recognize the huge size of the city, only Mexico City, New York City, are the only North American cities larger than Bogotá. In fact, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the United Kingdom graded Bogotá as global city equal to Washington DC, Berlin, Dubai or San Francisco, considering their economical, political along with cultural developments. What this signifies for the traveler is a world class urban destination.

Bogotá is a city with many unusual features, and as such it provides a distinctive experience to its tourists. The city still allows vacationers to experience a frantic struggle concerning the modern and the old; the peaceful and the frantic. You will stumble upon ancient plazas and Cathedrals shadowed by immense buildings. Discover relaxing treelined paths divided by untamed-traffic avenues.

Bogota boasts various sections. Incorporating internationally accepted universities to regional offices for international businesses, Bogota is Colombia's capital for formal trade transactions. The city is residence to a diverse population which have been motivated by European and North American influences, that signifies that everything from long-established recipes to Japanese and fast food restaurants can be enjoyed. Bogota is considered one of the most contemporary as well as metropolitan destinations of South and Central America.

Bogota is divided by 4 areas: The South which is for the most part the poorer sector of the city; El Centro, which translates as "the Center", is the city's traditional principal section and hosts a large amount of its well known heritage places, city and public offices, and monetary headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's foremost sporting stadiums and open-air gardens, and also residence locations for key middle as well as a number of upper class living; and The North which is in which location a large amount of current enlargement has taken place, and blends various upscale living spaces with impressive shopping areas, boutiques, cafes, bars, and various recent business locations offering headquarters to scores of multinational corporations.

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Casa de Moneda – The House of Money

Posted on February 12, 2010 by admin

Casa de MonedaThe Casa de Moneda, which can be translated as the Mint or more literally House of  Money, is the location of the first site dedicated to the manufacture of money in the Colombia (Nuevo Reino de Colombia). Created under order of King Philip III of Spain in 1621 by Turrillo de Yebra it was located in a rented property located in the area now known as La Candelaria, then part of the area of Santa Fe. For a long time, that mint was not much more than blacksmith furnaces for smelting and refining. Here the first gold coins in America were made.

 

 

King Fernando VI in the mid 18th Century ordered the building to be enlarged and its rooms were adapted to the needs of the machinary that was introduced for the manufacture of new coins and new notes. Except for the casting and rolling mill where mules once toiled, Casa de Moneda is fundamentally , the same as that reopened after its expansion by Viceroy Solis in 1756.

With the Colombian pesos now being printed in a more secure location, the former location of the mint has become one of the various popular tourist attractions in Bogota. Located near the Donacion de Bottero, visitors can learn about the arrival of the Spanish in the area and the search for El Dorado. In addition to a large collection of different coins and notes on show which reflect the colourful, turbulent and often bloody history of Colombia, including Spanish coins and gold coins and bank notes there are also exibitions of artwork. 

In 1975 the Mint of Bogotá was declared a national monument. The building which is in a colonial style was retored in  the late 1990s and in 1996 opened its doors again to tourists.

Casa Moneda Bogota

 

 

Calle 11 No. 4-21 / 93


Brief Essentials In Relation to Barranquilla

With a population of around 8.8 million people, Bogota is found roughly 2640 meters above sea level in the northern Andes. Orientation is relatively uncomplicated, as the mountain range in the direction of the east are normally discernible from the majority of the city.

To appreciate the immense dimensions of the capital, solely Mexico City, New York City, are the only North American metropolitan areas larger than Bogotá. Moreover, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the UK graded Bogotá as global city comparable to Washington DC, Berlin, Dubai or San Francisco, in the context of their economical, political together with cultural developments. What this means for the visitor is a world class city destination.

Bogotá is a city where you can observe unique areas, and in this way it offers a unique experience to its guests. The city in spite of everything allows travellers to see a excited struggle concerning the new and the old; the tranquil and the stress of surviving in a large city. You will come upon century-old plazas and churches dominated by glass and steel skycrapers. Locate tranquil treelined bicycle trails divided by disorderly-traffic avenues.

Bogota enjoys many sections. Incorporating globally recognized universities to regional offices for international chains, Bogota is Colombia's capital for formal business dealings. The city is home to a broad population that have been exposed to European and North American influences, which means that anything from long-established dishes to sushi and fast food restaurants can be encountered. It's considered one of the most modern and open cities of South America.

Bogota is separated by four areas: The South which is mainly the poorer sector of the city; El Centro, which translates as "the Center", is the city's traditional most important space and hosts nearly all of its old tourist locations, urban and community buildings, and financial headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's foremost sporting venues and outdoor recreational areas, together with residence locations for most important middle and a number of upper class living; and The North which is where most modern development has occured, and blends numerous fashionable residential spaces with impressive shopping centers, boutiques, restaurants, clubs, and many additional business areas providing headquarters to many global corporations.

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Bogota Attractions

Posted on February 12, 2010 by admin

Bogota has not been called the Athens of South America for nothing as there are many historic buildings and cultural attractions in Bogota as well as literary works and works of art for those wishing to explore the culture of this area of south America which is rich in history and strongly influenced by both pre-colombian and Spanish cultures.

To fully explore the treasures of the city even two weeks would be insufficient and if you want to fully enjoy the restaurants in Bogota and relax a bit and spend some time shopping in Bogota all at a leisurely pace it could easily consume an entire month. Below is a list of some of the attractions – you are unlikely to run out of things to do or see in Bogota.

Many of the attractions in Bogota and located in the north of the city with the old and original district (La Candelaria) being an obvious first stop for those sightseeing in Bogota. In addition to museums, churches and historic sites Bogota also has many parks throughout the city providing tranquil settings in which residents can escape the hectic city life.

Bogota Attractions (all times are given as a guide and are subject to change – please confirm before arriving) . This list is just a beginning!

La Candelaria
This historic area is where the city was originally founded. Although there is some debate over the exact location of the founding of the city the area has the oldest streets, colonial buildings and many places of interest. Some of the main attractions are listed below.

The Gold Museum (Museo de Oro)
World famous collection of gold pieces – the largest of its type. Very popular tourism attraction.Calle 16 No. 5-41 (Parque Santander), 57 1 284-7450 Tuesday, Wednessday, Thurday, Friday and Saturday: 9am to 6pm,  Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Casa de Moneda (House of Money)
Calle 11 No. 4-21 (Next to Museo Botero), 57 1 343-1223 Monday, Wednessday, Thurday and Friday open: 10 am to 8 pm , Tuesday: closed, Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday : 10 am to 4 pm

Donación Botero (Museo Botero)
Exhibition of art work of Botero and other famous artisits.
Calle 11 No. 4-41, 57 1 343-1331. Wednessday, Thurday and Friday open: 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday : 10 am to 4 pm

Banco de la Republica Art Collection
About 3000 works of art from a broad selection of Colombia’s painters throughout the ages.
Calle 11 No. 4-41. Tue to Sat:10AM-7PM, Sun and holidays 10AM-4PM Closed on Mon, including holiday Mondays

Plaza de Bolivar,
For some this large square , now home to imposing government buildings, is the original site where the city of Bogota was founded. It cannot be contested though that this location was witness to many key moments in the history of Colombia through the ages. To the south Congreso de la República, to the east La Catedral Primada de Colombia and La Capilla del Sagrario, in the north  el Palacio de Justicia on the west Palacio de Lievano, office of the Mayor of Bogotá.
Calle 10 between carreras 7ª y 8ª  Open day and night!

La Catedral/Catedral Primada,
Dating back to 1807, this is Bogota’s main church
Carrera 7 con Calle 11

Palacio de Nariño,
Located in Plaza de Bolivar this Palace was designed as a residence for Presidents

Iglesia del Carmen, (Santuario Nacional Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Bogotá)
Declared a national monument in 1993, a gothic style church designed by the Italian priest, engineer and architect Giovanni Buscaglione,with distinctive red and white stripes of the façade. Carrera 5 N° 8-36

Luis A  Arango Library,
One of largest library collections in south America, housed in an impressive building with a concert hall. With over 6 million visitors a year it is also the most popular in South America.
Calle 11 No. 4-14, Telephone: 57 1 343-1205

Colonial Art Museum
Opened in 1942 it contains a rich collection of criollo / creole religious sculpture and painting. Numerous old portrait paintings. Declared National Monument National in 1975.
9-77 6th Ave. Tel:57 1 341-6017 Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To the south Congreso de la República, to the east La Catedral Primada de Colombia and La Capilla del Sagrario, in the north  el Palacio de Justicia on the west Palacio de Lievano, office of the Mayor of Bogotá.


Rapid Essentials Concerning Barranquilla

With a population of about 8.8 million inhabitants, Bogota is located approximately 2640 meters above sea level in the Andino area. Orientation is reasonably undemanding, as the mountain range to the east are in general able to be seen from of the city.

To appreciate the large dimensions of the municipality, merely the City of Mexico, New York City, are the only North American metropolitan areas bigger than Bogotá. In fact, in 2008 the World Cities Study from the UK ranked Bogotá as international city comparable to Washington DC, Berlin, Dubai or San Francisco, based upon their political, economic in addition to cultural developments. What this means for the traveler is a world class urban getaway.

Bogotá is a city with many distinctive areas, and as such it offers a rare experience to its visitors. The city in spite of everything allows visitors to observe a confused contrast involving the modern and the old; the tranquil and the pressure of living in a large city. You will stumble upon historic squares and churches shadowed by soaring buildings. Discover peaceful treelined routes cut in two by unruly-traffic avenues.

Bogota offers multiple sections. Incorporating globally recognized universities to regional head quarters for multinational corporations, Bogota is Colombia's hub for formal commerce dealings. The city is home to a diverse range of inhabitants who have been affected by European and North American influences, which ensures that anything from long-established dishes to Japanese and fast food restaurants can be found. Bogota is certainly one of the most modern and metropolitan cities of South and Central America.

Bogota is divided into 4 areas: The South which is predominantly the poorer section of the city; El Centro, which translates as "the Center", is the city's traditional central space and hosts the majority of its popular heritage destinations, urban and community buildings, and monetary headquarters. El Occidente, which is the location of Bogota's most important sporting arenas and outside gardens, in addition to being residence areas for key middle and a selection of upper class living; and The North which is where most modern development has taken place, and combines various expensive residential areas with affluent shopping centers, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and many innovative business neighborhoods offering offices to lots of global companies.

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