North Of BogotáShopping

Shopping in North Of Bogotá

  1. Plaza de Mercado

    For a true locals’ experience, head to Plaza de Mercado, a bustling covered market where you can grab plenty of comida corriente, tamales and fresh-squeezed juices.

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  2. Handicraft Shops

    Villa de Leyva has a number of handicraft shops noted for fine basketry and good-quality woven items such as sweaters and ruanas (ponchos). There are some artisan shops on Plaza Mayor and more in the side streets, particularly on Carrera 9. A number of weavers have settled in town; their work is of excellent quality and their prices are reasonable. Most craft shops open only on weekends for the tourist rush.

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  3. Añil – Tienda de Artes Plásticas

    Añil – Tienda de Artes Plásticas is a delightful gallery that sells paintings, sculptures and hand-painted T-shirts by local artists.

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  4. Market

    Go and see the colorful market held on Saturday on the square three blocks southeast of Plaza Mayor. It's best and busiest early in the morning.

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  5. Arequipes Gloria

    Arequipes Gloria is for sweet tooths. It sells Colombia’s famous caramel-like dessert, arequipe.

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  6. Gordelia Tabacos

    At Gordelia Tabacos you can buy hand-rolled cigars and watch them being made on-site.

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  7. Autoservice Vera Cruz

    Stock up on groceries at Autoservice Vera Cruz.

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  8. Cajasan Supermercado

    Stock up on groceries at Cajasan Supermercado.

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