Usaquén

Suits:

A weekend market, a former-village feel

In short:

Old plaza and a Sunday flea market; a taxi ride north of the centre, best combined with an afternoon in Zona T.

Bogotá is long and narrow, running north–south along the base of the eastern hills. A first visit covers four areas: La Candelaria (the historic centre) in the south, La Macarena just north of it, then a long gap of traffic before Chapinero, Zona Rosa/Zona T and Usaquén further north.

Markets and shopping streets from the Bogotá buying guide that name this district.

• Usaquén flea market (Mercado de las Pulgas) · Crafts, antiques, food stalls · Sundays and some holidays (check) · haggling: lightSee the mercado-usaquen place page for the full visit plan.
• Leather goods · Usaquén boutiques, malls · Shop hoursGood value compared with European prices; check stitching before buying.

• Usaquénday: oknight: caution

  Quiet once the market and restaurants close; taxi back rather than waiting on the street.