Chapinero

By Richard McColl

Two years from now the Chapinero district will likely resemble a completely different beast. Traditionally popular with students and young couples as it is close to both centers of business and universities, all of the old apartment buildings are being knocked down to make way for new constructions. Any bus from La Candelaria running north on Carrera Septima will take you through Chapinero. There are some decent choices of restaurants and nightclubs here, but for the backpacker this will remain largely a transit area between La Candelaria and Zona T.