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Getting High

April 13th, 2008  |  by Ernest White II  |  published in Latest, Where

We’ve pretty much established that Bogotá is clearly in the nosebleed section of the Andes. But if terrestrial pursuits don’t raise your interest, there are many ways of elevating body and soul closer to the heavens—this city isn’t at all short on lofty viewpoints.
One of the most obvious vantage points is the Sanctuary of [...]

Treasures of Teusaquillo

April 2nd, 2008  |  by Ernest White II  |  published in Latest, Where

Settled at the beginning of the 20th Century by the elites of Colombia’s capital, the Teusaquillo neighborhood (part of the larger district of the same name) lies studded with architectural gems in the shadow of downtown’s skyscrapers. Located between Avenida Caracas, Avenida 28, and calles 32 and 36, Teusaquillo offers brick and stone artistry [...]