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need to dress nicely to get into this club. Gavanna also throws huge event
parties in Cartagena that have a reputation for a top-notch experience. Gavanna
plays crossover and has a DJ. The best night to visit is Friday. Cover for all nights
is 20,000 COP. A beer cost 8,000 COP. Thurs. - Sat., 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
Danzatoria Disco, Calle 85 No. 14-77. Danzatoria is a new disco that is rapidly
becoming popular, especially on a Saturday night. Danzatoria plays crossover
music. Bottles start at 70,000 COP, beer 7,000 COP. Cover for all nights if 15,000
COP. Thurs. - Sat., 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
SHOPPING
Centro Comercial Andino. This is one of Bogotá's most visited malls. There are
hundreds of shops, a movie theatre and restaurants. There is a very popular
Juan Valdez outdoor Café right outside the mall. (www.centroandino.com.co).
Centro Comercial Atlantis. This mall has many shops, restaurants and a movie
theatre. Colombia's first Taco Bell recently opened in this mall and there are
frequent long lines to take a run to the border. (www.atlantisplaza.com).
Surtifruver de la Sabana, Calle 85 and Carrera 15. This chain has a gigantic fruit
and vegetable selection. (www.surtifruverdelasabana.com).
Carulla, corner of Calle 85 and Carrera 15. This Carulla has a great salad bar for
a low price. Carulla is a huge supermarket chain that is found throughout
Colombia.
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This is a very pleasant section of Bogotá within walking distance of the Zona
Rosa. There are quite a few restaurants and bars in the area. There is a square
with a park in the middle which sometimes offers beanbags to relax in.