Unique Fruits and Vegetables from Colombia

Call yourself an experienced South American traveler? Here’s a quick little quiz for you. Read the description, then try to guess the name of the fruit or vegetable described. You can check your answers later in the article.

Can You Guess The Names of These Strange Foods?

1. I’m long and yellow but I’m not a banana. You can boil me or roast me while I’m green or later when I’m sweet and yellow. Can you guess what I am? That’s right! __________ Enjoy me roasted plantain with cheese.

2. What’s red on the inside and the outside with spines all over on the outside? Even my juice is red. My juice is used in food coloring, body paint and makeup. Do you know what I am? Can you say __________?

3. Hey, I’ll bet you’ve eaten me many times before. I’m really hard and brown on the outside and have water inside of me. I have white meat and you can make “milk” from me too. What am I? Easy one! I’m a __________, of course. You often find vendors selling my milk by the glass in Quito, Ecuador. I sometimes have a rarely-seen seed which grows inside my hard shell and will cause it to sprout.

4. I grow on a vine in bunches but I’m not grapes because I’m orange with tiny little seeds inside of me. My leaves grow all around me and you need to peel them off before you eat me. What am I called? C’mon, take a guess… We’re __________!

5. If you like green peppers you should like me too. You can stuff me and bake me and I’m delicious. Do you know my name? I’m called __________ I am often stuffed and baked with meat, rice, vegetables and seasonings – Yum!

6. My orange shell is thick but easy to crack open. I have a texture like “jelly” inside with many small crunchy black seeds. Do you know what I am? A __________, that’s what

7. This is a tougher one to guess. What’s a tuber like carrots, but smaller, slightly curved and purple on the outside. No, I’m not sweet either, but you’ll like me cooked with milk and cheese. Did you guess __________? Great!

8. My name in English is “Dragon Fruit” but I more commonly known by another name. My thick creamy texture inside is filled with small, extremely hard black seeds. Don’t eat too many of me at one time though or I’ll give you “loose bowels”! Whether I’m small or large, I’m a delicious yellow exotic fruit. I’m a __________

9. My name means “happy apple” and I’m smooth and creamy inside with smooth, hard black seeds. I come in segments which make me easier to eat. Although I’m a strange looking, punk-rocker style fruit, you’ll just love my sweetness. What’s my name? I’m a _________. Enjoy my sweet, creamy smoothness.

10. Just imagine a giant string bean and you’ll have a close idea of what I look like outside. Inside, I have segments which each have a large black seed. My pulp looks like cotton and tastes sweet. What am I? Do you know? I’m a __________

11. I just bet at one time or another you laid under my branches at the beach. This swaying tree has me as its fruit. We grow in bunches of up to 500. To eat us you must boil us for a couple of hours, then peel us. We’re great with a little salt or dipped in honey. We’re very high in cholesterol so you shouldn’t eat too many of us or have us too frequently. Do you know what we are? That’s right, we’re __________

12. You probably have never seen any other fruit like me. I’m white, smooth and creamy on the inside and have spiky green skin on the outside. My thick meat is very sweet too. One great way to eat me is blended together with milk to make a wonderful, tasty smoothie. Often I’m so big and heavy you can’t use all of me at once. What am I? I’m a __________

How did you do at guessing the names of these exotic fruits and vegetables?

Now Check Your Answers

1. That’s right! “Plantain“

2. Can you say “Achiote“?

3. Easy one! “Coconut“, of course

4. C’mon, take a guess… We’re “Uchuvas“!

5. I’m called “Archucha“

6. A “Granadilla“, that’s what

7. Did you guess “Ullucos“? Great!

8. I’m a “Pitaya“

9. I’m a “Chirimoya“

10. I’m a “Guama“

11. That’s right, we’re “Chontaduros”.

12. I’m a “Guanabana“

Travel in Colombia and Ecuador

Among the joys and benefits of foreign travel is the opportunity to try out exotic fruits, vegetables and other local foods. When traveling in Colombia or Ecuador, you can sample these unique taste experiences for yourself. Bon Appetite!

The real estate boom in Colombia is definitely attracting more and more foreign real estate investors every day. Growth in Colombia’s capital city, Bogota D.C. has been extraordinary. However, as in all markets some locations within the city have been performing better than others. Furthermore, foreign investment in Bogota Real Estate has been mainly focusing on 7 high profile Bogota neighborhoods which are yielding the best results.

Below, we will list the 7 most attractive Bogota neighborhoods for real estate investors. But first let’s go over how the city of Bogota is actually divided. Bogota has 2 types of divisions: Localities and Neighborhoods. Localities are large sectors that have many neighborhoods within them. Sort of like Burrows in New York City but a bit smaller.  

Bogota Colombia is broken up into 20 Localities (Localidades), each having many neighborhoods:

• Antonio Narino
• Barrios Unidos
• Bosa
• Candelaria
• Chapinero
• Ciudad Bólivar
• Engativa
• Fontibón
• Kennedy
• Martires
• Puente Aranda
• Rafael Uribe
• San Cristobal
• Santa Fe
• Suba
• Sumapaz
• Teusaquillo
• Tunjuelito
• Usaquen
• Usme

Where should I Invest in Bogota?

There is actually no, one best answer. However based on current growth and demand the neighborhoods below seem to be great candidates. For foreign real estate investors, coming mainly from the US and Europe, the 7 most attractive and profitable Bogota Colombia Neighborhoods right now, seem to be:

1. Chico, (Chapinero)
2. Cabrera (Chapinero)
3. Rosales (Chapinero)
4. Santa Barbara (Usaquén)
5. Santa Lucia (Usaquen)
6. Santa Ana (Usaquen)
7. Chapinero Alto, (Chapinero)

It’s interesting to note that these 7 neighborhoods are only coming from 2 Bogota localities; Chapinero and Usaquen. Both of these localities are in the North Eastern part of the city where most of the country’s wealthy citizens live. Profitable Bogota real estate opportunities are abundant in these neighborhoods and construction is very prolific.

A Possible Explanation as to Why Investments in These Locations Have Greater Demand

These are exclusive neighborhoods where housing is a bit more expensive than in the rest of Bogota but the value of the properties tends to increase more rapidly. Rent costs are also higher and will therefore bring in better passive income streams to those who decide to go that route.

What About Real Estate in Other Localities and Neighborhoods?

Of course, there are also many other opportunities in different neighborhoods, such as Cabrera and Candelaria (These being 2 very popular tourist spots in Bogota) however these places mostly attract the younger adventurous type of crowd. Home prices have risen in these areas as well but not as fast as they have in more elite neighborhoods such as the 7 mentioned above.

Commercial real estate opportunities in the 7 neighborhoods mentioned above are also abundant. Foreign company’s and multinational firms are rapidly migrating to these northeastern neighborhoods in Bogota.

“It used to be that Downtown Bogota was the place to find international firms and multinational companies but that has changed” says Fabio Rodriguez, Social Media Strategist at VivaReal.net’s Bogota Colombia office, who helps manage a lot of the firms Real Estate inventory in Bogota and affirms that “…more and more companies are thinking of the North as the best place to have office space.”

You can now find one of the hidden jewels of South America located split between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is a land of enchanting rainforests, beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains, a producer of extraordinary emeralds, and of course Colombian rich coffee.

Colombia is a country which is located in northwestern South America bordered to the east by Venezuela and to the north by the Caribbean Sea. With a population of over forty-six million people, Colombia is now the third largest population of any Spanish-speaking country in the world. Internal armed conflicts deterred tourists from visiting Colombia for many years however in recent history numbers have raised sharply thanks to improvements in security with significant increases in military strength and police presence throughout the country which pushed rebel groups further away from the major cities, highways and tourist sites.

Colombia is now safe for travelers with lot’s to discover. The diversity of this country may astonish you with Colonial cities, archaeological ruins, gorgeous Caribbean beaches and even skyscrapers in ultra modern cities.

It has been suggested that the most pleasant time to visit Colombia is in the dry season, between December and March.

Our Airport landing destination is a large beach resort city named Cartagena which has been an important port on the Caribbean since it was founded in 1533 and is said to be the most beautiful city in Colombia, if not all of South America. The average annual high temperature is 32 degrees Celsius or 89 Fahrenheit.

Taking just over five hours by plane to get to Cartagena from Montreal I’ve decided to stay at a Holiday Inn Hotel the night before our departure.

For the price of one room between the four of us I get to park my vehicle safely for two weeks and our breakfast is included before taking the Hotel shuttle to the airport and a ride back upon our return. Just the parking at the Airport would have cost more and I get to start my vacation one day sooner without the hassle and worries of arriving at the airport on time.

First of all if someone in the family doesn’t like the heat I don’t recommend you go to Colombia since it’s even hotter than Central America from my experiences. I was careful by staying two weeks in the shade except when swimming and still got a great tan. The Caribbean Sea is warm and the pools are easy to dip into. We took a city bus tour excursion in Cartagena arriving by boat from the resort and did not feel threatened at any time but the people are always trying to sell you something in the streets. The Isla Del Rosario boat tour was interesting since you get to visit a marine park with a Dolphin show and later get time to walk on another beach called playa Blanca.

We chose the Baru Royal DeCameron all inclusive Beach resort in Colombia costing us under two hundred dollars each per day for 14 nights. Considering the package deal for all you can eat, all you can drink, room, entertainment, airfare which are all included, I figured it was a pretty good deal compared to other destinations.

The Baru Royal DeCameron was built in 2009 and should be considered a four star resort much like the one in El Salvador. It is a two hour trip from the airport and the road just before arriving to the site get’s very rough and seems quite like something out of the stone-age. The rooms are spacious and clean and the food is good but the meal selection begins to repeat after just one week.

The evening shows are mediocre but the New Year festival with a live band and DJ was very entertaining. The entertainment team did a good job with what they had unfortunately the manager seems satisfied in presenting every week the Miss hotel named contest that was perhaps funny more than twenty years ago with busting balloons and drinking games but now is completely out dated for those who have travelled somewhat abroad. Almost all the tourists that I met had been to several other destinations including myself. Many vacationers were staying at the resort for two weeks, some three weeks and surprisingly more than a couple of our new travelling companions would be there a month. I enjoyed the trip but could not see myself staying at this complex for more than two weeks and would not recommend three weeks or more to my friends.

Colombia seems to be back in business for tourists but they still have some catching up to do as far as normal services that we travelers have grown accustomed to especially at the Cartagena airport which are undergoing much-needed renovations.

Author: Phil Claeys

Colombia is a country that sees as many as a half million visitors each year and when this is the place you decide, should be a vacation spot there are Columbia gay bars that will be found throughout the country. Most of these bars will be found in Bogota, along with bathhouses and gay clubs.

When visiting in Bogota the most popular place to find bars and clubs is in the Chapinero District and this is where the local gay community will be found patronizing the bars and clubs for evening entertainment.

There is Theatron; this visitors will find is a friendly bar that has music, dancing and other live entertainment. The Lotus is another bar where socializing with locals can be a fun night out in a place with a great atmosphere and drink specials.

In the Zona Rosa district there is another gay bar named Blue that has DJ music, dancing, a lively atmosphere and a friendly staff.

In the district of Calle there are two of Colombia gay bars, one that attracts a more mature crowd. This is the Frances Bar and along with the more mature crowd it is a friendly place with drink specials, music that the more mature person will enjoy. There is also the Medellin that drawls a large crowd on weekends and has events during the week and has patrons of all ages.

There is one note of caution when visiting Colombia; visitors should be careful when in the Calle District and should not travel alone as there are undesirable areas near this district.

South American vacations offer much novelty and excitement, but when traveling through that region, it’s prudent to take preventative health measures. Serious diseases are common in numerous South American countries. Often enough travel agents give you plenty of information on destinations, restaurants and possibly how to avoid getting ill, but it is still better to do your own independent research as well.

South America tours often involve getting shots to prevent hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, and rabies. Unfortunately, it is not possible to get shots for everything. There are no shots to prevent malaria, which is often highly prevalent in countries with large populations, mass migrations, and poor sanitation. Not all South America tours offer enough information on what to do to prevent it and what help to get if you do get it.

Malaria Infested Areas in Colombia

All areas of Colombia below 5,577 ft are likely to have malaria-infested regions, particularly in the less urban sections. Large cities where there are low to no cases of malaria are Bogota, Medellin, Cali, and Cartagena beach.

What Is Malaria?

Malaria is a serious illness. If not correctly treated, it can cause jaundice and anemia, and these, in turn, can result in a coma or kidney failure. Malaria is spread from mosquito bites, and symptoms occur about a week after a bite. The symptoms of malaria include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, body aches, headaches, sweating, and chills. In most cases, it is almost impossible to recover without treatment, and if not treated in time, or not treated at all, it can even be fatal.

High Risk of Malaria On A Colombia vacation

If your South America vacation includes Colombia tours, you need to ask your doctor about what you can do to avoid getting ill with malaria. When embarking on a Colombia vacation, taking precautions is something you should do before you leave the United States. Be well prepared to protect against malaria and to have the right drugs on hand should you get it. Should you need to visit a doctor there, knowledge about anti-malarial drugs prevents you from getting the wrong medication.

With a population of 45 million people, it has not been easy for health authorities in Colombia to quell the spread of malaria. Colombia’s tropical climate, unsanitary living conditions, pools of stagnant water, makes it difficult to contain this vector-borne illness. About 75% of Malaria cases abound along cities and towns along the Pacific Coast. Cauca, Valle, Choco, Antioquia, and Cordoba have reported the highest incidents of malaria in the country.

According to a survey done in 2008 by the National Institute of Health, 110,000 cases of malaria were reported in Colombia. It is estimated that this number has not decreased in 2011 because no effective measures have yet been found to prevent the spread of malaria in Colombia.

Prevention

What, then, are the steps you need to take if your trip to South America includes Colombia?

Here are a few commonsense steps:

• Begin taking your prescription anti-malarial pills before traveling and regularly during your trip.

• Use insect repellant.

• Wear long pants, not shorts or skirts, and shirts with sleeves.

• Sleep in air-conditioned rooms, or rooms with screens or bed nets.

Effective And Ineffective Anti-Malarial Drugs

Effective drugs include mefloquine, doxycycline, or Atovaquone-proguanil. It’s important to note that chloroquine is not effective as an antimalarial drug for a Colombia vacation. Although halofantrine is widely prescribed overseas for malaria, do not take this drug because it has serious side effects, including heart attacks. In fact, it is preferable to buy your anti-malarial drugs in the United States to ensure that you get real drugs, not counterfeit medications or contaminated medications.

Malaria is a serious illness, but shouldn’t keep you from enjoying virgin Caribbean beaches, lush Amazon jungles, and delicious Latin cuisine on a Colombia vacation.

This year President Uribe has declared that all schools in Colombia must start teaching English and that all schools must become bilingual…although there are already bilingual schools here in Colombia, even the public schools are now required to teach English.

The bilingual schools in this country have been able to capitalize on this for the last several years charging big prices for students to be able to attend their school. Although the catch on that depends on the teachers that you hire and how qualified they are.

Colombia is to be commended for being one of the first countries to actually bring it as a mandate that all students must learn English as they realize the importance of their students needing it for better jobs.

Obviously in the bilingual schools they are going to be the ones that can afford to hire the more qualified teacher and perhaps even native English speaking but the students will all still be exposed to the English language.

The majority of the entities represented here are very excited about this and feel that this is a step in the right direction. So many of the students here have an aspiration to go to either the US or Europe so they can study another language especially English and while I don’t look for this to slow that down any, I do believe that those who are really on top of this will be those who are determined to have a career which will require the English language.

What I do wish would happen is that the US would also get smart and require our students to learn Spanish and not as an elective… if countries would offer a 2nd language from kindergarten and have them study it until they leave elementary, they would be ready to choose another language by the time they go to junior high and high school.

There are so many articles proving that students should be learning languages from the time they are a toddler and be assured that this is not going to affect their maternal language as that is going to come natural at home anyway.

I encourage all comments, debates and opinions on this matter because it is one that we must face facts and get smart on so we can correct this especially for the United States because in most all other countries especially in Europe, it is a requirement to learn two, three and many of them five languages before they can graduate.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Americans avoid Colombia for good reasons. A virtual civil war has been waged for nearly 40 years. Rates of crime and violence are among the world’s highest. And then there’s the “drug problem.” Why would anyone consider coming here to teach English?

“I came because a friend who was working in Cali liked it here and recommended it,” says Glenn Yates, a teacher now in his second year at a bilingual school. Tired of Canada’s frigid winters, he fled to a land of year-round warm weather and an even warmer welcome.

Colin Jacobs, weary of gloomy days and drizzle, found his way to teaching English in Cali from his native England more than 20 years ago and hasn’t left since. “I don’t think I could live in London again,” he says. “After adjusting to the near-perfect weather, the food, and the easy-going lifestyle here, I’m not really keen to go back. I’m spoiled for life.”

So am I. Hundreds of varieties of flowers perfume the air, even in winter. Pantries abound with exotic fruits like Guayaba and Carambolo. The year-long growing season allows papayas to reach nearly the size of watermelons; mangoes can weigh up to two pounds each. Colombia’s strong, black coffee, considered the world’s richest, is served everywhere.

But Is It Safe?

There are problems, yes, but not of “run-screaming-to-the-hills” intensity. Most conflicts occur in the countryside. While this can make inter-city travel risky at times, residents inside major cities like Bogota, Cali, and Medellin feel little impact and live quite normally. Adjusting to power failures, phone or water outages, and rainy season flooding is more of a nuisance than life-threatening. Larger cities are reasonably well policed and usually safe, if you’re careful.

Drugs? Most illicit production is for export, so, except for warring drug factions in the coca-growing areas, there’s not much everyday impact. During major holidays the government steps up military patrols of principal highways and vacation resort areas to insure protection and safer travel for vacationers.

Quality of Life

Cali, with two million residents, is known as the “Salsa capital of the world,” rivaling Cuba. The two largest shopping malls house multi-cinema complexes featuring first-run U.S. films in English with Spanish subtitles. English publications are readily available at bookstores and newsstands. Material in English can be borrowed free from the Universidad Santiago de Cali and for a $3 annual fee from the Centro Cultural Colombo Americano. The Municipal Theatre, Tertulia Arts Complex, and Jorge Isaacs Theatre offer regular productions in Spanish. Ethnic restaurants specializing in Latin American and Mediterranean cuisines continually tempt Caleño palettes. Holiday celebrations take place year-round. Check them out online at [http://www.holiday] festival.com/ Colombia.html. You will never be bored in Cali.

Jobs

Native-speaking English teachers are scarce here. Salaries reflect the high demand. Most teaching positions require an applicant to be a native speaker of English and have a university degree. A teaching certificate and some experience are a definite plus. Work is available at bilingual colegios, language institutes, and universities. Sending out a dozen or so resumes in English should land you half that number of interviews, culminating in several on-the-spot job offers.

No hablas español? Interviews are typically in English, but as a working resident you’ll likely want to pick up more than just tourist Spanish. The Universidad Santiago de Cali and the Pontifica Universitaria Javeriana have Spanish programs for foreigners. Berlitz (www.berlitz.com) has offices in Cali with Spanish classes. A private tutor is fairly easy to come by.

“It hasn’t been a problem to find someone to help me when I need something done in Spanish,” said Glen Yates, who, with his limited Spanish, has found Colombians to be very friendly and sociable.

So, don’t worry needlessly about the news reports. Call, write, or email the schools and institutes to get a feel for their needs and requirements. Check out the web sites. Assemble your diplomas, certificates, and reference letters. Don’t forget to collect materials like maps, postcards, flyers, magazines, and memorabilia from your hometown. These will be invaluable for your conversations with students.

One of the best ways to experience Colombia is through its fruits. Whether you are lying on the beach, enjoying a beautiful mountain landscape or sitting in a peaceful corner in a restaurant, you will most likely find that you are surrounded in some way by fruits. Many of the country’s fruits are little-known to foreigners and even for Colombians it may happen that fruits found in one region are not necessarily well-known in other parts of the country.

As a Colombian, I am still amazed by times when I travel around the country and discover a fruit that in my region is little-known or that does not grow at all. This very fact makes of some fruits the hallmark of a particular region. For instance, not far away from the city of Cali, Colombia’s third largest urban area, a fruit called Borojó, known around the country for its traditional belief to be an aphrodisiac, is a symbol of the Pacific Coast of Colombia and its culture. Borojó, apart from being eaten alone, is used for the preparation of aphrodisiac medicines, wine, jam, several desserts that include cakes and juices.

Moving back to the city of Cali, one finds a special drink that unites one of the most important ingredients in Colombian cuisine with the unique taste of a fruit that simply blows one’s mind. The so-called Lulo, a citrus-based fruit that is almost too sour at times to eat alone, blends with corn, one of the top ingredients in Colombian cuisine, to produce the famous Champús, a drink that has a reputation of not being especially appealing at first sight but of enchanting those that dare to taste it. Champús is a favorite drink in Cali that, apart from its main ingredients, adds to the popular mixture pineapple and tinges of lime juice.

But without question one more popular drink that is widely known throughout the country is the so-called Salpicón, a fruit cocktail that brings together some of the most delicious fruits found in the country. This unique recipe mixes a variety of textures and tastes to create a fabulous drink with both sour and sweet elements. Salpicón is typically made of chunks of pineapple, papaya, watermelon, bananas, mango, melon, apples, grapes and other fruits, all in a pinkish-purple juice.

Borojó and Lulo are truly within the top most exotic fruits all tourists must try when visiting Colombia. Whether you experience them alone or in any of the various delicious recipes they come in, they are fruits that will impress you with their unique flavor and leave you with a sweet taste of Colombia and its natural wonders.

If you’re like most travelers, vacations are all about the food! Whether you’re visiting a new city or you’re going to an entirely different country, adventurous vacationers should make an effort to experience what foods make their destination famous. If you’re lucky enough to go on Colombia vacations, make sure to take full advantage of these gastronomy experiences. From light breakfasts, to filling lunches and delightful dinners, to sweet treats and beverages, Colombians seem to know how to eat.

Breakfasts during Colombia Travel

Breakfasts are important, especially during Colombia travel. Breakfasts typically include Colombian coffee, fruits, breads, eggs and hot chocolate. However, if you’re expecting a plate full of apples and grapes, you might be in for a bit of a shock. Colombian fruits include mangoes, oranges, strawberries, at least six different types of bananas, dragon fruit, chontaduro, pineapple guava and guayabamanzana, a hybrid of a guava and an apple. Another popular breakfast item is changua, which is a milk-based soup made with eggs.

Main Meals to Eat on Colombia Vacations

Lunch is the main meal in the Colombian culture so you can expect to find numerous courses, including soup, main dishes and even desserts. Soups include cuchuco, a thick stew that’s full of fava beans, potatoes, wheat, ribs and peas and mondongo, a soup that’s made from tripe (the stomach lining from either cows, pigs or other farm animals.) Main courses include bandeja paisa, a dish that’s packed full of flavors and white rice, red beans, ground meat and plantains, tamales and lechona, a dish made of pea puree and pork that’s served with a side of arepa.

Delicious Desserts and Sweet Treats

If you’re looking for a sweet Colombia gastronomy experience, don’t forget about dessert! Desserts are certainly popular here and can include arroz con leche (sweet rice with milk), flan, oblea (sandwich cookies that are filled with a chocolate, caramel or even jam center) and postre de natas, a pudding-like dessert with raisins.

Drinks You Shouldn’t Miss

While coffee is one of the best-known beverages in the country, it’s not the only one. Hot chocolate is quite popular, whether for breakfast or as a part of a mid-afternoon snack. Fruit juice is popular during lunches and breakfasts and red wine is a common addition to dinner.

Other common beverages include aguapanela, which is made by dissolving a sugarcane cube into water and adding lime juice and aguadiente, a liqueur with an extremely high alcohol content. If your Colombia travel takes place during the holidays, you can expect to enjoy champus, a drink that’s made out of crushed corn, panela, lulo, pineapple and spices like cinnamon and cloves.

These foods are only a small sampling of the many different types of cuisine you can enjoy during your Colombia vacations. If you’re not sure what something is, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Many Colombians are incredibly welcoming and love the opportunity to help visitors get the most out of every single Colombia gastronomy experience.

Colombia is a country that sees as many as a half million visitors each year and when this is the place you decide, should be a vacation spot there are Columbia gay bars that will be found throughout the country. Most of these bars will be found in Bogota, along with bathhouses and gay clubs.

When visiting in Bogota the most popular place to find bars and clubs is in the Chapinero District and this is where the local gay community will be found patronizing the bars and clubs for evening entertainment.

There is Theatron; this visitors will find is a friendly bar that has music, dancing and other live entertainment. The Lotus is another bar where socializing with locals can be a fun night out in a place with a great atmosphere and drink specials.

In the Zona Rosa district there is another gay bar named Blue that has DJ music, dancing, a lively atmosphere and a friendly staff.

In the district of Calle there are two of Colombia gay bars, one that attracts a more mature crowd. This is the Frances Bar and along with the more mature crowd it is a friendly place with drink specials, music that the more mature person will enjoy. There is also the Medellin that drawls a large crowd on weekends and has events during the week and has patrons of all ages.

There is one note of caution when visiting Colombia; visitors should be careful when in the Calle District and should not travel alone as there are undesirable areas near this district.