Lori Potter | Protean

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Bogotá

On trend, Bogotá.  Everyone (at least NYT, WSJ, Three Perfect Days, et al.) seems to be calling it a hot destination.  Here’s my confirmation sampler:

Ciclovia.  Every Sunday and holiday, the city closes 70 miles of streets to traffic and gives them over to cyclists. No other city in the world can match this stellar performance. Women, children, young dating couples, serious riders - they all get out on the street and have a good time. Cycle rentals and cycle shops make it easy for a visitor to spin the city. https://idrd.gov.co/Ciclovia/ciclovia/mapa-ciclovia/ Why doesn’t the U.S. do half as well? 

 

 

 

 

Graffiti tour.  Don’t. Miss. It. http://bogotagraffiti.com/#gf_1

Eatotourism(c) 

Restaurante Leo.  Named one of the world’s 100 Best Restaurants of 2018, https://www.foodandwine.com/news/worlds-50-best-restaurant-list-2018, Leo serves a prix fixe tasting menu based on products and recipes from Colombia.  Veg or non-veg. Lunch or dinner.  In the middle of a sprawling, often gritty metropolis, Leo is a magical island. Go and enjoy. http://www.restauranteleo.com