Saturday, May 28, 2011

La Candelaria - the West End of Bogota

La Candelaria is a Barrio in the old centre of Bogota that has so much charm - quirky shops and amazing murals.
Alternate hair shop - one qualified hairdresser and many unemployed art graduates being creative with hair.


Reflective glass mirror mosaic on portal



El Patron ( Pablo Escobar) may have incited graffiti.


Servings of traditional peasant Colombian food in a mid range restaurant





Muralled walls everywhere you walk


Talented painter Saul and his wife who creates textiles and jewellery .. can't keep Denise out of this place!


La Peluqueria  serves beer coffee and  sells vintage clothes, art and funky jewellery.


Hibiscus cafe and hospedaje with the  local grocer next door.

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