Bogota, Colombia is full of incredible restaurants and cool places to mozie around. Something I like to do is get up on Sunday morning and take a stroll over to Usaquen. It is located in the northern part of Bogota, just above the Septima.
Every Sunday there is a mercado de pulgas (flee market) with all kinds of knick-knacks, cosas artesanales (hand crafts), tasty little treats and the classic, must have, San Jeronimo coconut ice cream. I never miss this!

Another cool thing about Bogota on Sundays is “la ciclovia.” The main roads are closed for people to walk or bike on.

As far as going out to dinner, I have several restaurants that I really like:

Osaki is a one of my favorite Sushi spots in Bogota. There aren’t a lot of great places to go for Sushi like in San Francisco, but this place is worth checking out. I haven’t tried all the rolls, but I feel like I’m about 90% on picking winners (I like those odds!). Also, try the brownie, banana flambe for desert. You won’t regret it.

Info:

Osaki Sushi

Cll. 118 # 6a-05

2133046

7037827
Sometimes I miss a really good hamburger. Fortunately I have two fall back places, El Corral Gourmet (close to Usaquen) and La Hamburgueseria. They are both equally good. They both come with really good sauces.

Info:

El Corral Gourmet

Centro Comercial Santa Ana, Local 303 (Calle 110 cra 7)

6378650

If you are looking for an upscale place to spoil your significant other, try Cafe Amarti…tasty Italian food and a huge selection of wines. It is a charming, but rustic atmosphere in an old colonial house. To start you off they bring this big round hollow bread dome. They have some of the best kalamata olives that go well with the bread-head. I have only been here once so I am not that familiar with the different dishes, but it all looks pretty good.

Info:

Cafe Amarti

Calle 119 # 6-24

2149017

So if you are in Bogota on the weekend, Usaquen is definitely a place worth checking out.

Where’s your favorite place to eat in Bogota?

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