Colombia‘s capital continues its march apace as a hotbed of creativity, dynamism, and excitement – and Exhibit A is its Macarena neigbourhood, tucked amid the gentle hills of the eastern part of Bogotá, and sporting the vibe of a cool and charming little village.

Off the main avenues, streets here are lined with colourful façades, many of these buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, with nearby landmarks including the 105-year-old Parque de la Independencia, a lovely park that’s home to a number of key institutions such as the Santamaría Bullring, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Library, and the city planetarium.

Read more in our post Eh, Macarena! Is This Bogotá´s Most Vibrant Neighbourhood?

Arturo Edison Aparicio Guzman