Centro Colombiano de Artesanias (Colombian Crafts Center), Bogota
The Colombian Crafts Center (Centro Colombiano de Artesanias), nestled in the vibrant San Diego neighborhood of Bogota, is a treasure trove for anyone seeking authentic Colombian souvenirs and crafts. Conveniently located across from the majestic Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Theater, this bustling gallery offers an immersive experience of the cultural and artistic traditions of Colombia.
Visitors will find numerous boutiques offering national garments, handcrafted hats, jewelry, baskets, musical instruments, and more. Highlights include leather and wooden goods, Indigenous crafts like canaflecha items and Arahuacan backpacks, Pre-Columbian replicas, certified emeralds, silver and gold accessories, cultural pieces inspired by Muslim and Hindu traditions, Colombian coffee products, and calendula-based items.
The center also offers specialized services, including piercing and body painting, spiritual advice, astrological chart readings, and even card-making and printing services. This combination of unique products and personalized services makes it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
Whether you’re looking for a piece of Colombia’s artistic heritage, a unique souvenir, or an indulgent treat, the Colombian Crafts Center promises excellent prices, friendly merchants, and a rich variety of items. It’s the ideal spot to capture the spirit of Colombia in a keepsake.
Visitors will find numerous boutiques offering national garments, handcrafted hats, jewelry, baskets, musical instruments, and more. Highlights include leather and wooden goods, Indigenous crafts like canaflecha items and Arahuacan backpacks, Pre-Columbian replicas, certified emeralds, silver and gold accessories, cultural pieces inspired by Muslim and Hindu traditions, Colombian coffee products, and calendula-based items.
The center also offers specialized services, including piercing and body painting, spiritual advice, astrological chart readings, and even card-making and printing services. This combination of unique products and personalized services makes it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
Whether you’re looking for a piece of Colombia’s artistic heritage, a unique souvenir, or an indulgent treat, the Colombian Crafts Center promises excellent prices, friendly merchants, and a rich variety of items. It’s the ideal spot to capture the spirit of Colombia in a keepsake.
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Sight Name: Centro Colombiano de Artesanias (Colombian Crafts Center)
Sight Location: Bogota, Colombia (See walking tours in Bogota)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Bogota, Colombia (See walking tours in Bogota)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Walking Tours in Bogota, Colombia
Create Your Own Walk in Bogota
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bogota is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Architectural Jewels
Bogota, Colombia, is quite a city for an architectural experience. Attentive to the local historical heritage, the city has managed to preserve in full splendor most of its colonial buildings.
One such gem is the Palace (or House) of Nariño, the official residence of the President of Colombia. Its grandeur and historical significance make it a prominent landmark.
Not far away from it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
One such gem is the Palace (or House) of Nariño, the official residence of the President of Colombia. Its grandeur and historical significance make it a prominent landmark.
Not far away from it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Bogota Old Town Walking Tour
In 1538, the indigenous Muisca of the Colombian Altiplano had the advantage in numbers over the force of conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada. Arriving in the Muisca Federation, the Spanish had only 162 exhausted men. However, the guecha warriors of Chief Tisquesusa were no match. The Federation fell in bloody battle.
In the area now known as Quevedo's Fountain Square, Quesada set up 12... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
In the area now known as Quevedo's Fountain Square, Quesada set up 12... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Bogota Shopping Tour
Colombia is known for its gold and emeralds, recognizable national clothing, pottery, accessories, and other crafts. The country's capital Bogota is so rich in authentic shopping that it's almost mind-boggling to decide what to buy first and most importantly, where to buy it at the best possible price!
Start your quest at Pasaje Rivas Market, Bogota's oldest marketplace, offering... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Start your quest at Pasaje Rivas Market, Bogota's oldest marketplace, offering... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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