Bogotá, Colombia — Shopping
Shopping in Bogotá, Colombia
There are plenty of opportunities for shopping in Bogotá, especially in the center and the north (usually more expensive). Goods to look out for include gold jewelry, art, antiques and leather products. Colombia produces first-grade precious stones, and its emeralds are among the best in the world.
Markets
Bogotá’s best known flea markets are Mercado De San Alejo, Carrera 7 between Calles 24 and 26 (0800-1800 Monday-Friday, Sunday 0900-1700); Parque de los Periodistas, corner of Avenue Jimenez and Carrera 3 (Sunday 0900-1700); and Plaza Central de Usaquen in northern Bogotá (Sunday 0900-1700). Pasaje Rivas, on the corner of Carrera 10 and Calle 10, is a craft market that's good for inexpensive items (especially Colombian ponchos).
Shopping centers
San Andresito is a large shopping center that spreads over several blocks and offers typical Colombian items, such as ethnic jewelry and clothing and local handicrafts. Bogotá has numerous large shopping malls. Modern Unicentro is one of the city’s biggest shopping malls, and is full of boutiques, banks, bookshops, artisan shops and restaurants. It’s found at Avenida 15, no 127-30, and is open every day Monday to Saturday 1000-2200.
Key areas
High quality clothing and handicrafts can be found in Artesanias of Colombia, Carrera 2, no 18A-58.
Shopping hours
Shops are generally open Monday to Saturday 1100-2100.
