¡Bienvenidos!
The neighborhood
Chapinero is a commercial, residential, cultural and gastronomic hub. Without much walking you can find everything you need, from good restaurants of all kinds of tastes and price ranges, to apparel, shoes and electronics. The name Chapinero comes from chapín, a word used around 1800 to describe a certain kind of women's shoe with wooden soil, very popular around this zone.
At only 30 minutes to the airport by car!
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Chapinero
Chapinero is a commercial, residential, cultural and gastronomic hub. Without much walking you can find everything you need, from good restaurants of all kinds of tastes and price ranges, to apparel, shoes and electronics. The name Chapinero comes from chapín, a word used around 1800 to describe a certain kind of women's shoe with wooden soil, very popular around this zone.
At only 30 minutes to the airport by car!
Grab a bite
Some of the places around we recommend (and enjoy).
The best nearby place to grab a bite if you're in a pinch. Very good and not-so-pricey roasted chicken.
La Suerte Pollo En Caja China
# 7-26 Calle 54The best nearby place to grab a bite if you're in a pinch. Very good and not-so-pricey roasted chicken.
If you want to experience a cozy, yet very typical breakfast in Bogotá, there's no better place around. It's usually crowded around 10-11am on weekends, but it's worth it.
Muffins & Crepes
#52-35 Cra. 9If you want to experience a cozy, yet very typical breakfast in Bogotá, there's no better place around. It's usually crowded around 10-11am on weekends, but it's worth it.
El Pantera Taquería
6-31 Calle 55Mexican-inspired restaurant with really good tacos.
For a full meal or a coffee in the afternoon, this Italian-inspired restaurant has a lot to offer. Part of the history of Bogotá.
La Romana
#54-27 Cra. 13For a full meal or a coffee in the afternoon, this Italian-inspired restaurant has a lot to offer. Part of the history of Bogotá.
Around the neighborhood
Find everything you need nearby.
Really close for whatever you may need: from groceries to clothing and more.
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Exito Supermarket
13-70 Cl. 52Really close for whatever you may need: from groceries to clothing and more.
Really nice place with craft beer and bar food.
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El Mono Bandido Chapinero
54-85 Cra. 4Really nice place with craft beer and bar food.
Varietale
8-43 Cl. 41Really recommended spot for coffee and pastry.
The Lourdes square and its church are iconic monuments of Bogotá and its history. And it's at walking distance!
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Parque de Lourdes
Avenida José Celestino MutisThe Lourdes square and its church are iconic monuments of Bogotá and its history. And it's at walking distance!
A hidden gem (we just recently found it). The Trdelník is a Czech roll dough sweet topped with everything you can imagine. It's very popular in Prague, and we were amazed to find it here in Bogotá.
Trodlos Pan de chimenea
60-12 Carrera 9A hidden gem (we just recently found it). The Trdelník is a Czech roll dough sweet topped with everything you can imagine. It's very popular in Prague, and we were amazed to find it here in Bogotá.
This neighborhood has become over the years in a bohemian center for artists, musicians and performers of all kinds. Let yourself experience the wide variety of gastronomic options around.
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Park Way
Calle 39aThis neighborhood has become over the years in a bohemian center for artists, musicians and performers of all kinds. Let yourself experience the wide variety of gastronomic options around.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Transmilenio (for the everyday ride)
The most used transportation in Bogotá. Find below information about how to purchase the TuLlave card. (spanish)
https://cutt.ly/tullave
À ne pas manquer
A word of caution
Exercise caution when walking Bogotá streets. Watch out for your surroundings and belongings. Among all, "don’t give papaya".
If you don't know what the expression means, check these links below:
https://cutt.ly/papaya-en (English)
https://cutt.ly/papaya-es (Spanish)
Se déplacer dans les environs
If you can, look into renting a bike!
By far, the best way to move around Bogotá. Find below information on how to rent a bicycle.
https://cutt.ly/bog-bike