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Wilborada 1047 is a bookstore and cultural space located in an architecturally significant house in Bogotá, built in 1943 and adapted with a design that preserves its original timber-framed style. It features reading areas, a CafeCultor café, internal walkways, a patio, and a space for informal gatherings, all spread across 300 square meters that invite visitors to read, converse, and linger.

Its name pays homage to Wilborada, the first woman canonized by the Roman Catholic Church and considered the patron saint of booksellers. Inspired by her story, the bookstore aims to be a haven for those who believe in the power of the printed book, with a constantly evolving selection that includes classic and contemporary literature, poetry, essays, art, gastronomy, history, and books for children and young adults.

In addition, Wilborada 1047 maintains an active cultural program: every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. There are gatherings, book launches, and talks, and on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. there are children's readings. A place to read, share ideas, and experience literature firsthand.

📍 How to get there

*By car or taxi: Take Carrera Séptima or Avenida Caracas and turn onto Calle 71. The bookstore is located between Carrera 10 and Carrera 11, in the Quinta Camacho neighborhood. There is parking nearby, and it is easily accessible from main roads.

*By TransMilenio: Get off at the Calle 76 station (Line B or H) on Avenida Caracas. From there, walk a few blocks north to Calle 71 and then turn left onto Carrera 10 #10-47. The route is safe and takes less than 10 minutes on foot.

*By SITP: You can take routes that pass along Calle 72 or Carrera Séptima. The closest stops are at Carrera 11 and Calle 72 or at Calle 71 and Carrera 9. From either stop, you only need to walk a few blocks to reach the bookstore.