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Updated April 13, 2024. Let’s meet the best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia! Bogota neighborhoods in the northern part of the city, or what are called Bogota North neighborhoods, are absolutely exquisite. As a result, the North Bogota areas are definitely the nicest when looking for a real estate home or an investment property.

In addition, these homes have a higher level of security. Thus, the Bogota North neighborhoods are the best and safest neighborhoods to look for a home or apartment in Bogotá, Colombia.

Similarly, let’s take a look at some of my favorite neighborhoods for buying a home or for investing in real estate. In my opinion, they are the neighborhoods of Usaquén and Chapinero.

Usaquen and Chapinero Neighborhoods

First, we will focus at the beautiful neighborhood of Usaquen and then we will take a look at the trendy neighborhood of Chapinero.

Usaquen

The best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia would not be complete without Usaquen. Usaquen is a beautiful and charming area in the Northern part of Bogotá. Nevertheless, Usaquen still has a nice small-town feel.

Specifically, Usaquen is among the 20 localities that make up the Capital District of Bogota. However, Usaquen was a separate municipality of Cundinamarca until 1954, when it was annexed into the city. As a result, Usaquen is the 1st locality of Bogotá, capital city of Colombia, and is located in the northern part of the city.

Similarly, today Usaquen is home to more than 474,000 inhabitants as of 2017. In addition, this district is mostly inhabited by upper middle and upper class residents.

Usaquen Location

Usaquen is bordered on the north by 240 Street. To the south by 100th Street in the town of Chico. In the west, by the North Freeway, located in Suba. Finally, on the east by the Eastern Hills, a long chain of hills forming the eastern natural boundary of the Colombian capital of Bogota.

Usaquen Sites Of Interest

• The Country Club of Bogota, in fact, is the largest golf course in Bogota (the green area that is just above the word Usaquen on the map.)
• Hacienda Santa Barbara, a colonial style Hacienda that now serves as a shopping mall
• Unicentro, Bogotá shopping mall, dating back to the mid seventies
• Santa Ana Centro Comercial, a shopping mall

Awesome Restaurants in Usaquen

Usaquen has many outstanding restaurants housed in colonial buildings. For example, Trendy Usaquen is a foodie hotspot. In particular, the Asian fusion eateries, upscale French bistros and mellow garden cafes cluster around Usaquen Park, the district’s focal point. Similarly, the brew pubs and chic cocktail bars keep the scene buzzing until late.

Usaquen Sunday Morning Stroll

If you need rest and relaxation combined with a little exercise after a night out on the town in Bogota, the neighborhood of Usaquen is the perfect place for a Sunday morning stroll. For instance, the neighborhood of Usaquen is known for its Sunday flea market. You can walk around to see hundreds of artisans, featuring street musicians, gourmet food stands and stalls selling handmade jewelry.

Excellent Urban Cycling

If there’s one area in which Bogota is a world leader, its urban cycling in Bogota. Moreover, the great news is that the cycling route goes right through Usaquen! The metropolis of Bogota is credited with initiating the world’s first ciclovía in 1974.

As a result, Bogota has one of the world’s most extensive bike-route networks, with more than 375 km of separated, clearly marked bike paths called CicloRuta. In addition, free Bogota maps from PIT information centers show the CicloRuta paths. PIT stands for Punto de Información Turística Centro Histórico. PIT is located at Cra. 8 #9-83.

In total, about 121 km of city roads in Bogota are closed to traffic from 7am to 2pm on Sundays and holidays for the citywide Ciclovia, a well-run event to get Bogota out and bicycle around the city. If you feel like biking, you can rent a bike at Bogota Bike Tours.

Ciclovia runs along Carrera 7 all the way from La Candelaria to Usaquen. In particular, I have seen the Autopista Norte, in Usaquen, many times on Sundays. The left lane of traffic is closed with a long line of orange cones to separate the cars and the bicycles. Besides the bicycles, the bicycle lane also contains some rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, pedestrians and anything else without a motor.

Indeed, this much-copied two-wheeled happening regularly attracts around two million participants – 25% of Bogota’s population! In fact, it is amazing that so many people who ride their bikes on Sundays have smiles on their faces. Consequently, it makes me proud of the people of Bogota and their innate happiness for life.

Usaquen’s Beautiful Park

Torca, located at the extreme north, is the largest park of Usaquen. Notably, the Country Club’s polo area was acquired by the District and transformed into a metropolitan park for northern Bogota. Undoubtedly, the Torca area is a place of absolute beautiful.

The Estratos Of Usaquen

The social classes of Usaquen are primarily the upper middle class and upper class. Hence, the socio-economic estratos are four, five and six. Consequently, in the highest estratos of five and six (six being the highest estrato), the residents pay an increase in the utility bill price for water, gas, and electricity.

Yet, when I drive around the Usaquen neighborhood it reminds me of the nicer, beautiful neighborhoods in the larger metropolitan cities of the US; London, England; Paris, France; or Madrid or Barcelona, Spain. Consequently, I really love the Usaquen area and believe it is one of the best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia.

Usaquen Malls And Business Center

• Unicentro Mall: being one of the largest malls in the city with people not only from the town of Usaquén, but from the entire city of Bogotá.
• Hacienda Santa Bárbara Mall: unites the modern with the colonial architectural styles. Built on the grounds where the hacienda (the estate) was originally located.
• Santa Barbara Business Center: a set of nine modern buildings between Calle 112 and 116 and between Carrera 7 and Carrera 9.
• Santa Ana Mall: located on Avenida Carrera 9, is one of the most exclusive, upscale retailers in the city.
• Cedritos 151 Mall: located on Calle 150 with Carrera 16.
• Palatino Mall: located on Calle 140 with Carrera 7.

Important Neighborhoods in Usaquen

Furthermore, if you are interested in this area, I would highly recommend further research for the important neighborhoods in the Usaquen area. These great neighborhoods include:

• Lijacá
• Verbenal
• San Antonio
• Servitá
• San Cristóbal Norte
• Toberín
• Barrancas
• Cedritos
• Bella Suiza
• La Carolina
• Santa Ana
• Santa Barbara
• San Gabriel Norte
• Cantón Norte
• Francisco Miranda
• Las Margaritas
• San Patricio
• The colonial heart of Usaquén

Chapinero

The best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia would not be complete without Chapinero. Indeed, Chapinero is touted as the hipster area of the city.

As an example, in this neighborhood, you’ll find Bogota’s under 30 creatives, young professionals, students, and a large LGTB community. Overall, the feeling of the area is a bit more underground. Specifically, enjoy the hip eateries, coffee shops, and independent design boutiques to discover around every street corner.

Chapinero Location

Chapinero is located in the north of the city and is one of the more affluent districts of the city of Bogota. Consequently, this district is mostly inhabited by upper class residents. Thus, the boundaries are Calle 39 in the south, Avenida Caracas in the west, Calle 100 in the north and the Eastern Hills in the east.

Chapinero is the 2nd locality of Bogota, capital of Colombia. As well, Chapinero is among the 20 localities that make up the Capital District of Bogota. Hence, Chapinero has its own local administration that is under the jurisdiction of the District’s Government secretariat. 

Chapinero’s Economy

Generally, the Chapinero economy is one of the most important commercial and economic zones of the capital city of Bogota. Banking and financial centers are headquartered along Calle 72, Carrera 7 and Calle 100. Whereas, the major shopping areas located along Carreras 11 and 15.

Furthermore, several universities are based in the located in Chapinero, including:

• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
• Catholic University of Colombia
• Universidad Piloto de Colombia
• National Pedagogic University

Chapinero Restaurants

As well, the zone of Chapinero also includes popular dining areas and nightlife centers. For instance, look for the Zona Rosa, the Parque 93, and the Zona G (G stands for Gourmet), known for its wide selection of upscale restaurants.

Chapinero Points Of Interest

• Chicó Museum (Museo del Chicó): which includes an old manor house and a surrounding park.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes)
• 93rd street park (93 Park; Parque de la 93): which is also a hot spot for upscale restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
• Shopping centers:
  • Avenida Chile (formerly known as Granahorrar)
  • Centro Andino
  • Atlantis Plaza
  • El Retiro

Chapinero Alto

Finally, the best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia would not be complete without mentioning Chapinero Alto. In contrast to the flatness of the city, Chapinero Alto (Upper Chapinero) is located between Carrera 1 and Carrera 7, as the streets begin to slope up into the mountains.

Chapinero Alto lies roughly between Calle 40 in the south and Calle 70 in the north. As a result, a lot of students live around Calle 45. This is due to its proximity to the Universidad Javeriana, one of the country’s oldest, most traditional, and prestigious institutions. 

Likeable Neighborhoods In Chapinero

Finally, I would highly recommend further research for the likeable neighborhoods in the Chapinero area. These neighborhoods include:

• El Nogal
• El Chicó
• Antiguo Country
• Rosales
• Villa del Cerro
• Chapinero Central
• Chapinero Alto
• La Cabrera
• El Lago
• El Virrey
• Quinta Camacho
• Pardo Rubio
• Marly
• La Salle
• Bosque Calderón
• La Porciúncula

Conclusions

In conclusion, the neighborhoods of Usaquen and Chapinero are my favorites whether you are buying a home or looking for investments in real estate. Therefore, please research these neighborhoods further and I am sure that you amazed by the amenities and possibilities that these locations have to offer.

Again, the best real estate neighborhoods in Bogota, Colombia are in the north. The Bogota North neighborhoods are absolutely beautiful. In my opinion, the best neighborhoods are located in the neighborhoods of Usaquen and Chapinero.

Neighborhoods For Investment

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Last Updated on April 13, 2024 by Financial Goodness