Bogotá: Let’s Go Shopping

CATEGORIES: 2008, Brazil, Colombia, Places, Shopping Guide, South America

ADORN

Jewelry, watches, hats, umbrellas and other accessories.
Joyería Liévano: Over 100 years of tradition in jewelry made of gold, platinum and an array of precious stones.
Centro Comercial Andino, local 157
Tel. 57-1-236-5198
www.joyerialievano.com

Joyería DeOro: Original pieces.
Centro Comercial Andino, local 123
Tel. 57-1-257-4562
www.deoro.com.co

DRINK

Coffee, tea and hot chocolate, as well as wine and spirits.
The Wine Store: The ABCs of wine in a cozy environment.
Calle 81 Nº 10-50
Tel. 57-1-610-4240

La cava 80: A wide array of imported liquors.
Calle 80 Nº 8-65
Tel. 57-1-346-3705

La Viña del Country: High-quality imported and domestic spirits.
Carrera 15 Nº 83-24
Tel. 57-1-236-7149

Accento: An excellent choice for coffee and a good read.
Calle 81 Nº860
Tel. 57-1-312-9849

Tea Shop: Time for tea in the country of coffee; this shop stocks many of the world’s 3,000 types of tea.
Centro Comercial El Retiro, local 235, Piso 3
Tel. 57-1-376-4177

WALK

Shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers.
Tihany: The latest trends in formal and casual footwear.
Centro Comercial Hacienda Santa Bárbara, local C-131
Tel. 57-1-619-2479
www.calzadotihany.com

Santorini:  Excellent quality leather shoes in a wide range of designs.
Centro Comercial Hacienda Santa Bárbara, local A-130
Tel. 57-1-612-0399

DECORATE

Furniture, decorative objects, art and carpets.
Cachivaches: Exclusive shop featuring original pieces.
Avenida 82 Nº 9-24
Tel. 57-1-611-5590
www.cachivaches.com

El Mueble Suizo: The motto of this furniture manufacturer is “quality guaranteed.”
Centro Comercial Atlantis, local 306 B
Tel. 57-1-218-3658
www.elmueblesuizojuniors.com

Galería La Cometa: Art by local and foreign painters.
Carrera 10 Nº 94A-25
Tel. 57-1-601-9494
www.lacometagaleria.com

LISTEN

CDs, DVDs, stereos and digital music.
Tower Records: Everything in music, videos, games and accessories.
Centro Comercial Andino, local 201-202
Tel. 57-1-236-0020
www.towerrecords.com

CONGRATULATE

Paper, pens and cards.
Boutique Mont Blanc: A full selection of writing instruments and other objects.
Carrera 11 Nº 84-38

ColArte: A complete assortment of papers, cards and party supplies.
Transversal 30 Nº 114-60
Tel. 57-1-637-0482

SPEND

Luxury brands.
Centro Comercial El Retiro: This high-end shopping center includes luxury brands like Guess, Diesel, Weekend Max Mara and Versace.
Calle 81 Nº 11-94
www.elretirobogota.com

HONOR

Flowers galore.
Rosas Don Eloy: “Love is in the air” is the slogan that comes with roses of all kinds and colors.
Carrera 5 Nº 69A-30
Tel. 57-1-347-3066 / 347-3569
www.rosasdoneloy.com

READ

Books and magazines.
Librería Nacional: Books and magazines for all tastes in one of the city’s most traditional bookstores.
malls Unicentro, Andino, Hacienda Santa Bárbara & Santafe de Bogota
www.librerianacional.com

Panamericana: One of the country’s other large chains, with hundreds of titles.
Calle 92 Nº 15-37
Carrera 15 Nº72-14
www.panamericana.com.co

Librería Lerner: In addition to an extensive selection, they also serve delicious coffee.
Calle 92 Nº 15-23

MOVE

Cell phones, laptops and PDAs.
Mac Center: Products galore for Apple fans.
Centro Comercial Andino, local 2#58
www.mac-center.com

iStore: An authorized Apple distributor.
Carrera 14 # 85-68
www.istorecolombia.com

Sony style: Products from Sony in a playful, interactive space.
Malls: Andino, local 171; Santafé, local 2-32

K-TRONIX: Their slogan is “the pleasure of technology”: audio, television, computers, cell phones and appliances.
Calle 94 Nº 15-14
www.ktronix.com.co

SWIM

Bathing suits and bikinis.
Touché Lingerie: In addition to its lovely lingerie and pajamas, this Medellin brand offers beautiful and sexy bathing suits.

Av. 82 12A-39, Zona T
Tel. 57-1-257-9468
malls: El Retiro, local 132; Atlantis, local 303A, Santafé, local 199
www.touche.com.co

Onda de Mar: Bathing suits, clothing and beach accessories from this Colombian brand.
Centro Comercial El Retiro, local 2-162
Tel. 57-1-376-4225
www.ondademar.com

PERFUME

Cosmetics, aromatherapy, soaps, perfumes and oils.
Centro Comercial Santa Ana: Their slogan is “We are all thinking of you,” and it’s true when it comes to buying oils, essences and special soaps.

Calle 110 Av. 9 (NQS)
Tel. 57-1-637-8566
www.santaanacentrocomercial.com

GIVE

Art, folk art and museum stores.
Artesanías El Zipa: The objects sold at this store reflect Colombia’s cultural and ethnic diversity.
Avenida 15 Nº 123-30 L-2-182
Tel. 57-1-658-6971
www.artesaniaselzipa.com

Museo Botero: The museum shop offers many gifts featuring the work of Fernando Botero.
Calle 11 Nº 4-14
Tel. 57-1-343-2222
www.banrep.gov.co/museo

SAVOR

Traditional foods, cakes, chocolates and gourmet goods.
Endulza tu paseo: Traditional delicacies from every region in the country.
Carretera Central del Norte Km. 14
Tel. 57-1-676-0582

Myram Cahmi Pastelería y postres Gourmet: The most delicious desserts, cakes and pies.
Calle 81 Nº8-08
Tel. 57-1-345-1819

Xoco: This store has a passion for chocolate.
Avenida Calle 82 Nº 11-78 Local 7, Zona Rosa
Tel. 57-1-622-4618 / 622-0443

Helados San Jerónimo: Exotic fruits make for the most delicious ice cream in Bogota.
Cajicá Km 28
Tel. 57-1-866-0280
www.heladossanjeronimocajica.com

NAVIGATE

Guides, travel books, maps and dictionaries.
Legis Editores S.A.: Guides, directories and other products to help you plan a fun, safe trip.
Avenida Calle 26 Nº 82-70
Tel. 57-1-425-5255
www.legis.com.co

WEAR

Clothing, clothing and more clothing – with a local touch.
Adriana Santa Cruz: Handmade creations inspired by nature and pre-Colombian traditions.
Carrera 14A Nº82-33
Tel. 57-1-622-2149
www.adrianasantacruz.com

Bendita Seas: Viviana Alba left her job as a publicist to create her own line of loose, relaxed clothing.
Carrera 14 Nº 83-02
Tel. 57-1-622-6160
www.benditaseas.com