{"id":31240,"date":"2019-02-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/mini-guide-shopping-in-bogota-shopping-city-par-excellence\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:18:02","slug":"mini-guide-shopping-in-bogota-shopping-city-par-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-shopping-in-bogota-shopping-city-par-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini guide shopping in Bogot\u00e1 | An excellent shopping city"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of Bogot\u00e1, you probably don’t immediately think of shopping. Especially if you don’t look beyond La Candelaria, you won’t expect Bogot\u00e1 to be one of the biggest shopping cities in South America. But really: Bogot\u00e1 is the perfect shopping city<\/strong>. And I’m not talking about the souvenir markets in the historic center. But about where the locals themselves shop: the giant and luxurious shopping malls full of fashion, and commercial centers full of cheap goods. Wherever you stay in Bogot\u00e1: if you love shopping, this is the place to be. Curious about the best and biggest shopping malls in Bogot\u00e1? Or rather to the commercial areas where you get yourself into a totally different world? And want tips for where to buy souvenirs in Bogot\u00e1? In this mini shopping guide, I’ll take you through shopping city Bogot\u00e1!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shopping in Bogot\u00e1: how does it work?<\/h2>\n
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Bogot\u00e1 is home to almost everything. In every price range. But shopping in Colombia is a little different than in, say, the Netherlands. <\/p>\n

In the Netherlands you will find cozy cities where you stroll through the shopping streets and in between drink tea and eat a pastry at a bakery. In Colombia, these types of shopping streets are almost non-existent. <\/p>\n

Of course, there are stores on the street. Very much so. But those are often places to go if you need something specific. For example, there is not a typical shopping street in Colombia as you may know it from your country. Shopping in Colombia is done in huge luxury malls or in commercial areas. It’s comparable to shopping in the United States.<\/strong> Depending on your budget and requirements.<\/p>\n

In the malls you will find international brands, as well as many Colombian and South American chains. Like the leather stores Bosi and Velez, and the amazing luggage store Totto. In addition, many shopping malls contain the Falabella (see below). <\/p>\n

With children in Bogot\u00e1<\/h3>\n

Are you traveling through Colombia with children? Then you should definitely visit a large shopping mall in Bogot\u00e1. Here you will find everything for children, from carousels to trains through the mall to complete play parks. With a reason is a shopping mall a family weekend getaway for many locals. <\/p>\n

To the cinema<\/h3>\n

In Bogot\u00e1, go to the cinema in a shopping mall. There is a movie theater in all major shopping malls, which makes a visit extra fun. Only movies in Spanish? No way! Read all about going to the cinema in Colombia here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t