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Gran Estacion in Ciudad Salitre while visiting Bogota

After the earthquake I thought I would walk over to the mall listed above. It turned out to be the biggest and fanciest mall I have yet to see in Colombia. I tried to take a photo inside but the security guard stopped me. (How will my employer ever know where to place the bomb now?)
I saw two interesting things that I have not seen before at this mall: 1) a live mannequin in the store window. 2) Security guards with no legs in wheel chairs (I think this is great).
I am not a shopper, but that food floor is the best I have seen too. I am glad I do not live close or I would be tempted every time I get hungry.

By guacharaca on May 24, 2008, 18:56 in Travel tips.

webmanco says on May 24, 2008, 20:49:

One of the main arquitechs son is handicap, therefore he had in mind people with disabilities.

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CatGirl says on May 24, 2008, 21:08:

That's nice...the idea of a "live" mannequin is very nuevo ;) - Seen this before, they must get tired though.

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Lostgringo says on May 25, 2008, 07:16:

CatGirl I have some nice pics of that mall I took over a year ago. If you like I can send you some once I get settled in. The mall just happens to be only a few minutes away from where my g/f rents her apartment.

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Mononoke28 says on May 27, 2008, 11:53:

I didn't see the live mannequin when I was there but I love that mall. I had the best bandeja paisa for lunch from one of those fast food restaurants. And the movie theaters were great!Can't wait to go back.

Diana

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adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 1, 2008, 11:11:

I have yet to be overwhelmed by a mall, anywhere in the world... they are always pale & bland in contrast with the rich vibrancy of a good shopping street thart has mix of cafes, restaurants services & shops.

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adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 1, 2008, 11:29:

hiccup

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Mononoke28 says on Jun 2, 2008, 10:20:

It depends, I'm sure my niece would argue with you if she's starts talking about El Salitre. There's no other mall like it in her eyes and I can totally see why but she's still under five.

Diana

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gabografico says on Oct 7, 2008, 00:26:

Im glad that you liked Salitre and Gran Estacion. I live close and everyweek i just go there for an ice cream. Guess which one!

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