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Bogota is one of the best places in the world for buying emeralds, as Colombia has some of the most productive emerald mines anywhere.
You can get some amazing deals on emeralds in Bogota, especially since the Colombian peso is still rather undervalued versus many currencies.
Some store recommendations for buying emeralds in Bogota:
Esmerald Trade Center
Address: Av. Jimenez No 5 – 43, Bogota, Colombia
To buy emeralds at the Esmerald Trade Center in Bogota, tell a taxi to take you there and have it wait for you while you shop. The center is located in the heart of Bogota and you will find a lot of different stores where you can buy very nice emeralds.
Sterling Joyeros
Address: Centro Andino, Unicentro, and Santa Ana shopping malls
Sterling Joyeros has three stores in Bogota. They are known for their good quality and competitive prices for emeralds.
Arlop
Address: Cra 15 with Calle 88, Bogota, Colombia
Arlop has good prices for emeralds in Bogota and very reliable quality.
Pineda Hermanos
Telephone: 2577128
Pineda Hermanos is a good place for buying emeralds in Bogota. They do not have a store for the public, as they are wholesalers that deal in emeralds and diamonds. Call them if you are interested in the wholesale buying of emeralds in Bogota.
When buying emeralds, take a good quality emerald with you to compare colour. Only view the stone in daylight as indoor light can be intentionally deceiving.
You will know quality when you see it. The stone should have clear stunning colour at any angle.
There are a surprising number of casinos in Bogota.
Here are a few noteworthy recommendations for casinos:
Casino La Perla
Address: Laguito Parque Comercial Pierino Gallo L.2-5, Bogota, Colombia
Phone: +57-5-665-0573
El Ruba Casino
Address: Cl 31 64-100 C.C. Paseo de la Castellana, Bogota, Colombia
Phone: +57-5- 661-2540
Rio Casino Bocagrande
Address: Av. San Martan No. 5-145, Bogota, Colombia
Phone: +57-5-655-119
There is lots of great nightlife and bars in Bogota.
Anywhere in the Zona G is usually great Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
Here are some favorites for nightlife and bars in Bogota:
La Carbonera in Bogota is a typical bar with many locals, open Thursday through Sunday. The place is usually very full and sometimes there are lines to get in. Dress nicely!
La Avenida del Arsenal (near the convention center) was very popular but has faded recently. Old City (Ciudad Vieja) has more discos now.
Babar in Bogota plays a wide selection of music.
Cartageneros Mister Babilla in Bogota is one of the hottest bars in the city. It is located on Avenida del Arsenal.
Maroma in the Zona ‘T’ is very good for dancing in Bogota.
