Bogotá: Capital Street Art

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Uncover the secrets kept on the street walls of Bogotá! The Street Art Tour will allow you to meet and learn about young artists, and the meanings, colors, textures, images and symbols embodied in a variety of beautiful pieces of street art.

Highlights

Dare to discover the streets of Bogota, one of the 20 best cities for street art in the world
See closely the Colpatria building, currently the highest in the country
Learn the basics of silk-screen, a visual art technique, and get a sample to take home

Description

You start at El Chorro de Quevedo, where you will be able to see some of the first urban art interventions in La Candelaria neighborhood. You will walk through the historic center of the city, appreciating pieces of different artists in alleys, colorful streets, facades of colonial houses, ancient buildings, squares and walls. Your path will lead you through the Avenida El Dorado, one of the main streets of the city, exclusively designed to accommodate the largest pieces of urban art in town, a landmark that pleases both locals and tourists. This route will show you the work of the best exponents of street art, who supported by the mayoralty, are working on infrastructure projects embellishing huge walls, abandoned buildings and bridges. Arriving at Central Cemetery of Bogotá, continue by foot, walking through the traditional sector of Teusaquillo, which hosts various theaters and cultural and artistic spaces. Here you will learn more about the experience of urban artists and community work.

Includes

Private transportation from/to your hotel or any drop off point English speaking professional guide Coffee break with snack
Unspecified food or beverages Optional gratuities Personal expenses