Traveling not only allows you to learn about new cultures, but also new languages. And if what you want is to practice and improve a language, while you share with local people and learn about the Colombian culture, Dame Tu Lengua is one of the options that Bogotá has for you.

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A place made for Colombians and foreigners who love good music, meet new people and travel the world through the exchange of experiences.

Here you can not only practice Spanish, English, French or Portuguese, but also enjoy an international rumba at the best Latin rhythm.

Language exchange: From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, International party: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Relevant information: entry totally free.

The Ciclovia has become to Bogota in the bicycle capital of Latin America. Besides its infrastructure allows an average of one and a half million (1,500,000) users, to go out and practice different types of physical activity.

Prepare your bike, your skates or just if you want to go running. You have kilometers available around the city to meet it in a unique and fun way.

Consult the map of the ciclovia in this link: https://www.idrd.gov.co/mapa-ciclovia

This space was born in 1974, and from 1995 when its management was assumed by the IDRD. It has been structured until reaching its current dimension and acceptance among its thousands of users.   

The traditional Flea Market of Bogotá. Rescuing and recovering objects from Bogota society that are part of our material culture, and therefore of our history.

Besides, this market reconstructs memories of the Colombian societies past. In fact from the history of these objects, we try to understand in part the customs and traditions.

Might interesting: https://www.colture.co/bogota/places/touristic-places/paloquemado-market/

You can find in this particular market antiques, crafts, books, collections, and curiosities that has won the hearts of locals and foreigners for its particular style.

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Talking about craft markets is to find a little piece of the history of the city. The traditional Usaquen craft Market offers its visitors 180 places where they can find not only Painting, Jewelry, Music, Fashion and Accessories, but also Gastronomy, Handicraft and much more.

Restaurants in Usaquen https://www.colture.co/bogota/places/restaurants-bars/restaurants-in-usaquen/

Usaquen Craft Market is located in one of the most exclusive sectors of Bogota, in a sector with an incredible colonial aspect, this market offers a wide variety of articles based on  Colombian heritage that you can not miss, and also is an excellent place to buy souvenirs and gifts for family and friends

WHERE: 119th Street With Carrera 6a, Bogotá (Central Square of Usaquen)

WHEN: every Sunday. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

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A ‘cuentero’ is someone who tells stories that mostly mix anecdotes with fiction. Their stories are full of grace and wit to make you laugh.

They take advantage of public spaces around the city to tell these stories. With reference to everyday situations, recognized characters or including situations that we have all experienced.

Laughing is an art, so if you are going to see them, so don´t forget to take some money and contribute with these characters that offer their talent at the service of your joy and fun.

WHERE:

Cra. 68d #24-63 frente a Moloka, plaza de cuenteros salitre

Cr 12b con callE 22 plaza del Chorro de Quevedo, La Candelaria

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The Botanical Garden of Bogotá, on the last Friday of every month, dresses at night. So that citizens can visit their facilities and, enjoy fun educational attractions.

About the event: http://www.jbb.gov.co/index.php/nuestro-jardin/recorrer-el-jardin

Admission is free. But space is limited. Cinema, poetry and a Colombian grill of the gastronomic offer, is part of the cultural and educational agenda in the Botanical Garden of Bogota.

In the botanical garden, you can observe the wonders of the Colombian nature and escape a bit from the city in a calm, fresh and full of vitality.

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