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Its history dates back to the end of the 20th century, when it was built as part of the urban development of the city at that time. Opened in 1992, the Andino Shopping Center is one of the most emblematic shopping destinations in Bogotá. Located in the exclusive neighborhood of El Retiro, in the north of the city, this shopping center is recognized for its elegant atmosphere and its wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment.

The Usaquén Flea Market was born in 1990, with the market name 'Association of Exhibitors Toldos de San Pelayo', this name refers to San Pelayo, the young Spanish martyr, who is related to the birth of the antiques trade.

The Santa Bárbara de Usaquén Parish Church and the foundational plaza were the epicenter of the founding of the town of Usaquén during the Colonial era. The Parish, located to the northeast of Bogotá, was born in 1665 in an indigenous context, becoming the central axis of the evangelization process and cultural development of this area inhabited by the Muisca people of Usaquén during the pre-Hispanic era.

Replacing the small straw-roofed chapel erected by Friar Antonio Maria Garzon, stands the majestic Temple of Our Lady of Lourdes, an impressive monument of Gothic style commissioned by Archbishop Vicente Arbeláez in 1875. A representative symbol of the Chapinero district, it captivates with its exquisite architecture, artistic works and polychrome stained glass of German origin, becoming one of the most emblematic landmarks of Bogota, both for locals and visitors.

The Santa Monica parish has as its main temple the Chapel Santa Maria de los Angeles, which was originally the vicarage of the parish Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de la Porciúncula. It was built in 1910. It was founded as a parish in 1954; since then it has been administered by the Augustinian Fathers (O.S.A.). Its baroque design and history reflect the cultural richness of the colonial era in Colombia. In addition to its religious importance, the parish has been the scene of historical and cultural events that have marked the life of the city.

This large house museum, surrounded by ten hectares of gardens with centennial trees, transports visitors to an old farm in the savannah of Bogota. Originally owned by Mercedes Sierra de Pérez, who donated it to the city in 1921 along with funds to establish a museum, this place has ten rooms, a chapel and an exhibition of objects collected by Mercedes during her travels through the four continents. The collection includes glassware, glass, porcelain, textiles, ceramics and gold and silverware, along with a display of everyday life.