New & secondhand in Bogota, Colombia
A La Macarena shop of independent publishers and Latin American literature.
New & secondhand
The Bookshop Atlas
Bookshops in Colombia
160 independent bookshops in 34 towns, 6 of them selling secondhand.
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Featured in Colombia
Independent bookshop in Bogota, Colombia
A double-height shop of nearly 65,000 titles.
Independent bookshop in Bogota, Colombia
Three floors in a 1943 building with reading nooks and a coffee shop.
Towns and cities, A–Z
Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Armenia10
- Barranquilla2
- Bogota84
- Bucaramanga6
- Cabrera1
- Cali2
- Candelaria1
- Cartagena3
- Cartago1
- Chapinero1
- Chía2
- Cúcuta3
- Duitama2
- El Bordo1
- El Carmen de Viboral1
- Envigado1
- Fusagasugá1
- Guatapé1
- Ibagué2
- Manizales7
- Marinilla1
- Medellín11
- Ocaña1
- Pasto1
- Riohacha1
- Sabaneta Antioquia1
- Salamina1
- San Andrés1
- Santiago de Cali1
- Soacha1
- Tuluá1
- Vista Hermosa1
- Yopal5
- Zipaquirá1
Finding bookshops in Colombia
- How many bookshops are listed in Colombia?
The Atlas currently lists 160 active bookshops across 34 towns and cities in Colombia. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Colombia?
6 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
Suggest a shop
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