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Bogotá's Upper-Middle Class Neighborhoods for Expats

Matt Griffith - The Americano

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Welcome to The Americano.
Where should you actually live in Bogotá? In this video, I break down the best neighborhoods in Bogotá for expats, Americans, retirees, remote workers, families, and digital nomads. I cover 14 neighborhoods across Chapinero, Chicó, Usaquén, Salitre, and parts of Suba , including the pros, the drawbacks, the vibe, pricing logic, walkability, noise, airport access, and which areas make the most sense depending on your lifestyle. If you’re thinking about moving to Bogotá, this is the guide I wish someone had given me.

CHAPTERS

00:10 The most important question about Bogotá
00:15 14 neighborhoods that actually make sense for expats
00:36 Two quick disclosures
01:28 How Bogotá actually works
02:02 Why estrato matters
02:42 Chapinero zone overview
03:04 Chapinero
03:23 Chapinero Alto
03:51 Chicó heart overview
04:06 Zona T / Zona Rosa
04:42 Parque El Virrey
04:55 Parque 93
06:05 El Nogal
06:25 Rosales
07:04 Usaquén zone overview
07:30 Santa Ana
07:57 Santa Bárbara
09:10 Brokor Santa Bárbara listing
10:41 Usaquén
11:21 Cedritos
12:11 Salitre
12:56 Parts of Suba

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20 Comments

@claranumberone 5 months ago

I grew up in estrato 2! Now I am living in Miami in a super nice house. It took me years and years of education through merit based scholarships to get here. I really got excellent education at The National University of Colombia. 🇨🇴 education is the way for poor people like me! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@joselassalle4958 5 months ago

My wife is from Bogotá (we live in Miami). My wife's relatives live in Nariño Sur neighborhood (estrato 3), close to Policarpa, Ciudad Berna, and Ciudad Jardín. I have become well acquainted with the area, and like it very much. It's walking distance, or a short Uber drive, to 20 de Julio and Restrepo. If we move to Bogotá it would be to that area. Being Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 and a native Spanish speaker I blend in much easier than regular US expats. Viva Colombia carajo!

@analopez156 5 months ago

You are a Colombia expert !! It is amazed!! You are a good adviser for expats !! Congratulations !!!

@itswayneorshine 5 months ago

I've been waiting on this video. It did not disappoint. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and honesty sharing your thoughts. That's what we need. I feel like I'm cheating on Uruguay which has been at the top of my list for a while, but we aren't in a relationship. Bogotá just walked by and I'm breaking my neck looking back at her!

@Linadnc 5 months ago

I would recommend the gated communities between Bosque Medina and Bosque de Pinos in the cerros orientales; they are very safe and peaceful, ideal for families.

@jojohiggins5915 3 weeks ago

Thanks for a great video! As a senior thinking of moving to Bogota, you just gave me some great ideas of where to land.

@vicki-o4o 5 months ago

Wowww you really know our city Bogota!!.

@camilogalloh 5 months ago

Another neighborhoods to consider: La Alhambra( Suba), La Carolina(Usaquén), La Soledad/Park Way ( Teusaquillo) and La Macarena ( Santa Fé)

@Jcesare09 5 months ago (edited)

Matt Chico the accent is on the ó 😊

@lucasrodriguezgomez1490 5 months ago

You forgot La Macarena, and the Park Way.

@ChuckBrown-e6k 5 months ago

I have lived in Usaquen for 5 years in a very nice gated neighborhood. I literally live in a forested canyon next to the mountains. Fish streams, forest trails. Santa Barbara is a 15 minute walk. The gated neighborhoods are exceptional

@maresgoez 5 months ago

I live in Polo Club. You just cross the autopista Norte and you are in Virrey and Chicó. So I enjoy the benefits of those neighborhoods without paying much.

@enriquehj123 1 month ago

We lived in Santa Barbara Alta in front of the park then Santa Ana off 109 both great

@thefinalbrew 5 months ago

Proximity to a jumbo is most certainly a feature. Especially that one!

@rkornilo 5 months ago

Lived in Bogota for five years from 2004 to 2009 (didn’t really want to leave) in Champinero, Calle 70a and 5. What I believe is now nicknamed Zona G. The problem I had wasn’t noise from partygoers, but from construction. There was a building constructed right up against mine while I was there and had to deal with many weeks of banging on the walls late into the evening and on weekends. Then a building was constructed right behind me and I had to retreat to the inner spare bedroom away from the windows on many a night for quite a while. I started to look for apartments in the Salitre area but fortunately things finally quieted down and I stayed. Consider that property owners with a lot of money like to remodel their apartments, or after a tenant moves out. I had the same trouble in Lima, Peru, starting from a luxurious high-rise apartment down to a more modest four floor building apartment, and then finally to a single house - always running away from construction noise. So be sure to ask deeper questions about the building and surrounding neighborhood that you’re considering. Ask what the regulations are about noise and hours construction is permitted, etc.

@CarlitoBelgianBogota 5 months ago

Belgian 50 years young 😂 guy, living in Chapinero strato 3 😉 and I love the Chapi vibes but your 100% correct not for families with kids 😉 good video again buddy

@AlvaroGonzalez-1974 5 months ago (edited)

Hidden treasure in Usaquen: Lisboa; so quiet and safe you can find people walking their dogs at 2 am! And close to everything. Estrato 5

@jc.rivera5554 5 months ago

I grew up in Ciudad salitre, moved to the USA in 2006 and my parents bought 3 apartments in salitre. It’s been a good investment. I’m happy to see it mentioned here.