Bogota - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

Yes! All of the above. Calle de Anticuarios is the fancy street here with a lot of Colombian women’s designer brands. Local malls also have a lot of options, along with ferias (festivals) certain times of year. Corferias Expoartesanias is hosted in December each year and is the most remarkable exhibition of local crafts (furniture, jewelry, clothing, etc.). There were not great Colombian men’s designers, but we did find a great tailor that made gorgeous custom suits, blazers, pants, and a tux for my husband. Open San Felipe is an open house for the art district hosted several times a year that’s also worth visiting. For local crafts and souvenirs, Mercado de las Pulgas in Usaquen on holidays and weekends and markets in La Candelaria (including a covered market right across the street from the Museo del Oro) are excellent options. Cachivaches is like Colombian Pier 1 and also has beautiful homewares (we have pillows, table runners, hand oven ornaments, napkin ring holders, etc. we love from there). - May 2024


It's known for emeralds, excellent quality coffee beans, some artisanal artwork, unique interior design pieces. - Aug 2023


I have not found anything amazing here yet. Usaquen Sunday market is pretty cool for handicrafts. - Feb 2021


Woven handbags are a standout. - Jul 2020


In November/December there is a huge craft show at the convention center with artisans from all over the country and some other countries too. It's not to be missed. Hand made baskets, natural fiber rugs, pottery.... - Feb 2020


Not really, although there's an annual artisan fair in December that has a lot of great products, and many people get furniture made here. - Nov 2018


You can find many handicrafts and artwork around Bogotá. There's a great art expo in December. - Sep 2018


You can get beautiful handmade things here, e.g., furniture, leather goods (shoes/bags, etc), handmade woven bags or things for the home, etc. Lots of local artists: the market in Usaquen is a good place to find things. - Aug 2018


Yes, lots of artwork, furniture and handicrafts are available. - May 2018


Emeralds, mochillas, leather products. Custom made furniture, shoes, and jackets. - Apr 2016


You can find good arts and crafts that are uniquely Colombian. - Aug 2015


Emeralds. Purses. There is an artisan fair every December at Corferias which is amazing. - Jun 2014


Flowers, leather goods, glassware, grilled meats, pottery, furniture, and custom-made boots! - May 2013


Cow hides and leather - Oct 2012


We haven't bought much. Our biggest splurges here have been on in-country travel. - Jul 2012


Lots of personal services. - Apr 2012


I've found a few unique little things, but nothing to write home about. - Dec 2011


Artwork, furniture (rustic), molas, mochillas and more! - Jul 2011


Emeralds (if youhave money) and cofee. - Nov 2010


NOTHING. IT'S ALL CRAP. - Aug 2010


Great handicrafts, textiles, etc. - especially at the yearly craft fair at Corferias in December. Also trips around Colombia; air tickets are expensive within the country. - Aug 2010


Local handicrafts. - Aug 2010


Emeralds, coffee, flowers and furniture. - Jun 2010


Good crafts - though not as diverse as in Peru thanks to the armed conflict. Very nice picture frames of good wood, sold in the market in Usaquen. Furniture. - Jan 2010


Art from Ecuador and Peru (or the border region). - Dec 2008


Emeralds, leather goods, art, coffee. - Nov 2008


Leather, emeralds. - Nov 2008


HA! For a person who has never lived overseas, especially in Asia, maybe they'd go nuts buying wood items, bedroom suites etc but if you've been anywhere else in the world, nothing here you have to have. - May 2008


Wooden furniture, Coffee and leather boots. Colombia is famous for its beautiful emeralds but they are very expensive. - Apr 2008


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