Info on Bogota (nightlife/spanish class) vs Medellin

Albatross says on Jun 13, 2006, 12:02:

. Well, Bogota isn't NYC/Miami/Buenos Aires either...

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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CuriosJoe says on Jun 13, 2006, 13:30:

more please There has to more, please, thanks!

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Rubiazo says on Jun 13, 2006, 13:32:

Everybody I talked to who has been to both cities says that Bogota has FAR better nightlife. I found the nightlife there every bit as good as in NYC, but I guess it depends on your tastes.

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CuriosJoe says on Jun 13, 2006, 15:03:

thanks Rubiazo. I hope Bogota is also more cosmopolitan than Medellin. Any info on classes at university? Any good old discussions? Anyone needs a scoop on Medellin this week I will provide. Thanks again.

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MaG says on Jun 13, 2006, 19:56:

hey!! I lived in Bogota 5 years before moving to NYC ...and i gotta tell u night life there is as good as here!! and about school i'm not sure if Los Andes has a spanish program, but this school is better eafit...
www.uniandes.edu.co , or universidad Javeriana, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Universidad de la Sabana. ;)
*MaG*

*MaG*

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MaG says on Jun 13, 2006, 19:58:

but this school is better eafit...=mistake. i meant i understand that Los Andes is better than EAFIT... and i think so, i studied there and is GREAT!!! good luck with that!;)

*MaG*

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CuriosJoe says on Jun 13, 2006, 21:27:

thanks MaG. anyone has more info/experience about Los Andes, and nightlife in Bogota? thanks again.

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Rubiazo says on Jun 14, 2006, 00:39:

Cosmopolitan... Well, for restaurants, there are Korean Thai Japanese and Chinese restraurants, Jewish delis and stores, tapas bars, continental cuisine and the like, but definitely not the variety of some other big cities.

There ARE lots of immigrants from other countries in Bogota, but mostly other South American countries, there is also a substantial Cuban community there, many of them very recent arrivals.

There are tons of museums, big and small theaters, art galleries etc.

As for universities I know nothing, sorry.

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Rubiazo says on Jun 14, 2006, 00:42:

As for nightlife Bogota has many entertainment districts. Among them are

-Zona Rosa
-Zona "T"
-La 93, that is, the blocks bordering on the Parque de la 93
-Carrera 17 S, Restrepo
-Primer de Mayo around Plaza de Las Americas.

The first three are more expensive and in much better neighborhoods than the last two. But having said that, the last two are much better earlier on in the week.

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tfrvra says on Jul 23, 2006, 15:45:

Cuban community in Bogota??? Rubiazo, you mentioned that there is a significant Cuban community in Bogota? I'm really missing my Cuban friends (not to mention Cuban style salsa) and would love to connect with the Cuban community here, but I haven't been able to find any Cubans. Do you or anyone have any ideas on how to connect with the Cuban community in Bogota? I'm not sure if the consul is the way to go, or word of mouth. Any help would be appreciated.

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jamescoscia says on Jul 23, 2006, 16:10:

Manizales nightlife?? can anyone share info on nightlife in Manizales. i'm moving there this thursday for 2-3 yrs. thanks

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jamescoscia says on Jul 23, 2006, 16:41:

Tipping What is the tipping practice in Colombia?

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el norteño says on Jul 23, 2006, 16:47:

Curios Joe Have you already paid for the EAFIT class?

I did a month long course there last winter, and I can't recommend it. Very disorganized
system. I talked to students in other classes, so it wasn't just my instructor.

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 26, 2006, 08:46:

Curious Joe, I attend Los Andes and as much as I dislike many of its things, chances are you wont find a university better than Los Andes in Colombia. Universidad Nacional is one of the best too, but Los Andes I think would suit your preferences when it comes to socializing and hitting the nicer upper class, SLIGHTLY more cosmopolitan lifestyle you are looking for. Im sure youll find nightlife great at first, but like everything else, it gets old pretty quick...My first six months were partying hard everytime i had the chance to, but now I dont even bother...at least not that often anyway...And this NEVER happens when in London, so im not growing old...nightlife in bogota tends to be quite limited.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 26, 2006, 08:47:

Curious Joe, I attend Los Andes and as much as I dislike many of its things, chances are you wont find a university better than Los Andes in Colombia. Universidad Nacional is one of the best too, but Los Andes I think would suit your preferences when it comes to socializing and hitting the nicer upper class, SLIGHTLY more cosmopolitan clubs you are looking for. Im sure youll find nightlife great at first, but like everything else, it gets old pretty quick...My first six months were partying hard everytime i had the chance to, but now I dont even bother...at least not that often anyway...And this NEVER happens when in London, so im not growing old...nightlife in bogota tends to be quite limited.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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