It is a shopping tour in the El Restrepo district, epicenter of leather, footwear and Moroccan in Bogotá. It includes a visit to the Church of Valvanera, the commercial corridor of workshops and craft shops and the Market Square. An immersion into tradition, history and local economy.
The Route of the Leather "El Restrepo Made by Hand" is a cultural and economic tour of the traditional neighborhood The Restrepo in the town of Antonio Nariño, recognized as an epicenter of leather, footwear and Moroccan in Bogotá. This experience honors an artisan legacy with more than half a century of history, transmitted from generation to generation in family workshops, and makes it a tourist attraction aligned with responsible consumption and the indigenous, handmade.
The itinerary begins in the Church Our Lady of Valvanerabuilt in 1942, a symbol of community cohesion and spirituality in the neighborhood. The visitors then go through the commercial corridor between 17th and 18th streets South, where workshops and shops exhibit shoes, leather clothes and handmade accessories, with the possibility of personalization and direct contact with shoe teachers. Finally, the route culminates in the Restrepo Market Square, a scenario of more than six decades that combines tradition, typical flavors and collective memory, offering from exotic fruits and traditional dishes to anecdotes and stories transmitted by its traders.
This route not only energizes the local economy by supporting small producers and family workshops, but also allows visitors to connect with the authenticity of Bogotá, experiencing its history, daily life and living cultural heritage.
Zone: South
"Modality: On foot
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♪ Our Lady of Valvanera Church ♪
- Address: South 17th Street # 21 - 23.
- Description: Built in 1942, the Church Our Lady of Valvanera It is a religious and historical icon that symbolizes the community identity of the neighborhood. Its neoclassical architecture and artistic vitrals make it the ideal starting point for contextualizing the route.
- Commercial Corridor "The Hand-Made Restrepo"
- Address: Streets 17 and 18 South, between 24 and 24G races.
- Description: Vibrant commercial axis where you will find family workshops, shoes and Moroccan shops. Here visitors can observe craft processes, buy custom products and talk directly with manufacturers.
The District Square of El Restrepo Market
- Address: Race. 19 # 19B-16 South 24G.
- Description: With more than six decades of history, it is a space full of colors, aromas and flavors. In addition to typical fruits and dishes such as rib broth and empanadas, it is a place of living memory where traders transmit their stories and traditions.
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The Leather Route is available throughout the year and has a duration of approximately 2 to 4 hours. The tour is suggested in hours from 10: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m., to fully enjoy the experience.
Note the schedules of these points:
♪Church Our Lady of Valvanera: The Church offers Eucharist from Monday to Saturday at 6: 00 p.m. and on Sundays in several hours. At present, Sunday celebrations are held at 8: 00 a.m., 10: 00 a.m., 12: 00 a.m. and 6: 00 p.m., providing different options for visitors and parishioners.
♪El Restrepo Commercial Corridor: Most workshops and premises open from Monday to Sunday, from 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m., although the largest activity is concentrated in the morning.
♪Restrepo Market Square: The Plaza opens from Monday to Saturday, usually from 7: 00 a.m., with closure at 4: 45 p.m.; on Thursdays and holidays it runs on a reduced day until 1: 45 p.m., and on Sundays it remains open until 3: 45 p.m.
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