Bogotá has the reputation of being a city for those who come to work. It is true. But it also has another face that most of the executives do not get to see because the week there is time and on the weekend are in the airport.
This guide is for those who are left. For the executive terminates the agenda of Friday, and decides to take advantage of the weekend before returning. Or for anyone who comes expressly to enjoy the city from a base premium in the Zone 93.
In summary
A weekend of luxury in Bogota from the Area 93 has everything it needs to operate without planning excessive: first class cuisine within walking distance, cultural scene active on Saturdays and Sundays, weekend breaks less than two hours for anyone who wants to get out of the city, and a base of operations in the residences VEZRA where the check-in can be from noon. This itinerary covers the 48 hours with discretion, without list of tourist.
Why the Area 93 is the best base for a weekend in Bogota
Not all sectors of Bogotá have the same behavior on a weekend. Some are empty because they are predominantly of offices. Others are filled in a way that makes it difficult to move. Park 93 is a balance that few areas of the city are met: lively without being chaotic, active without losing its residential character.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurants of the district are open to proposals for brunch and lunch that have nothing to envy to any Latin american city. The markets of design appear in the park. The art galleries have schedules that are much larger. The street has a different energy to the work day, more tranquil but equally alive.
From the residences VEZRA, all of that is less than a ten-minute walk away. Do not transport planning. Do not book too far in advance. Weekend work only.
Itinerary: Saturday in the Area 93
Morning: brunch and self-paced
Saturday in the Park 93 starts well if we do not begin to hurry. Coffee shops specialized in the neighborhood open early and have proposals that go beyond the coffee americano hotel.
The guide of quiet cafes near Park 93 collects the best slots in the industry to get through the day without noise, with coffee and good and the possibility of having a conversation without music forced in the background.
For brunch, the corridor of the Park 93 has options of colombian cuisine of the author, Italian and peruvian that work especially well in the mornings. Booking a day in advance, if the group is larger than four people.
Noon: art and tour of the neighborhood
Saturday at noon is the best time for walking in the Park 93 without an agenda. The galleries are open, the market of design tends to be active in the central park and the independent boutiques of the neighborhood have their best proposals.
There you go with a list. The district is traversed only and in two hours you see the essentials without feeling a tourist with a map.
Afternoon: spa or fitness, according to the time
The north of Bogota has a density of centers of wellness that few areas of the city match. For those who want a late recovery, the spas in the area proposed for treatment of high range that work well after a busy week of travel. The guide to luxury spas in the north of Bogota sets out the more relevant options for each type of treatment and distance to the Park 93.
For those who prefer to move around, and fitness centers pilates sector have first class equipment and classes that do not require membership.
Night: dinner with criterion
On the night of Saturday in the Park 93 deserves a dinner that is at the height of the week. The neighborhood has a variety of cuisine colombian, peruvian and japanese that work especially well in the format of a dinner long.
Reservation ahead of time for the most requested, especially if it is a Saturday in high season. The concierge team VEZRA can help you to manage your booking if you need to.
Itinerary: Sunday in the Area 93 (and vicinity)
Tomorrow: Parque El Virrey, or quiet breakfast
Sunday has two temperaments possible in the Park 93. For those who want to move around, the Park, the Viceroy is less than a ten minute walk and has ciclorruta active on Sundays with the ciclovía in Bogotá. For those who prefer to stay, the Sunday brunch in the neighborhood has a more leisurely pace than on Saturday.
Noon: escape less than two hours
If Sunday has margin, Bogotá has options getaway that do not require planning to be excessive. The Bogotá Savanna has destinations nature and gastronomy local to less than two hours in a vehicle. For those who want to get out of the city without losing the level, the guide breaks luxury near Bogota sets out the more relevant options with a travel time and level of experience.
Afternoon: back and rest before the flight
If the flight is on Monday, Sunday evening is to relax. The residences VEZRA have everything you need for that late evening is productive or rest depending on what time you order: a kitchen to prepare something light, Netflix if you want to disconnect, or just the silence of an apartment that works.
Checklist for the perfect weekend in the Area 93
- Check-in confirmed since Friday afternoon or Saturday.
- Cafe or brunch Saturday identified (reservation if the group is large).
- Saturday dinner booked in advance if it is in one of the most sought after.
- Spa and fitness: option is selected according to the preference (the concierge VEZRA can manage the booking).
- Break Sunday: fate and transport confirmed if applicable.
- Check-out co-ordinated to not have to rush the early hours of Monday morning.
Bogotá deserves more than four days of work
The majority of executives visiting Bogotá go without having seen what the city has to offer out of hours meetings. The Parque 93 in weekend is a different version of the same city: more quiet, more enjoyable, and, with the right base, more easy to take advantage of what that looks like.
The residences VEZRA in the Area 93 have check-in from noon Friday to anyone who comes straight to the airport to start the weekend.
Book your apartment this weekend — Code FDS93 (check-in from noon)
Frequently asked questions about a weekend of luxury in Bogota
What is special about the Park 93 for a weekend in Bogota?
It has the right balance: food, culture, and services of the same radius walkable, without the chaos of tourist areas and without the vacuum sectors purely offices.
Do I need to book restaurants in advance in the Park 93?
For the more requested Saturday night, yes. With one or two days in advance is sufficient in most cases. The concierge team VEZRA can help to manage the reservation.
Are there cultural activities in the Park 93 weekends?
Yes. Saturdays usually have market design in the central park and the galleries of the neighborhood are times wider. The cultural agenda varies depending on the time of year.
What can I do to check-in on Friday at noon in the residences VEZRA?
Yes, with the code FDS93 the check-in is available from noon, Friday, or Saturday, depending on availability. The concierge team can confirm the exact schedule.
What options are there to get out of Bogotá, a day during the weekend?
The Bogotá Savanna has destinations of nature, gastronomy and local experiences of well-being less than two hours. The guide to city breaks, luxury near Bogota sets out the options in more detail.
What the residences VEZRA have concierge service on the weekends?
Yes. The concierge team VEZRA is available during the whole stay, including on weekends, to manage bookings, arrange for transportation or to solve any need.
