Libraries in Colombia, the best with style

Book lovers know perfectly well that buying books is not a premeditated fact, much less mechanical, on the contrary, buying books is a dynamic and exciting experience; you have to walk around the place, browsing the books, touching, feeling, impregnating its smell and, above all, being very attentive, listening to them to know which one have chosen us. There are people, who know this very well, and have made out of  bookstores in Colombia more than just cold places where transactions are carried out, and so these places have become sanctuaries of books full of life and their booksellers, in the own guardians.

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The bookstores in Colombia that we present here are much more than that; they are places to discover, relax, work, think, write, exist, read, while drinking an exquisite cup of coffee. The perfect combination. All these bookstores make reading clubs, exhibitions, gatherings, forums, talks, concerts, that's why we say that they are the best bookstores in Colombia and like if it was not enough, bookshops with a lot of style.

If you are passing through Colombia and you are a book lover , you MUST know them.

The best bookstores in Colombia

Wilborada 1047 - Bogotá

Wilborada is the patron saint of bibliophiles and in Bogotá a fascinating three-floor manor house full of books; There are books up on the stairs. Its atmosphere is very cozy and from the moment you cross the door, you feel at home, the organization is very ingenious and creative. Café-Cultor offers you a delicious coffee while you relax, decide or just read.

9 3/4 Bookstore + Coffee - Medellin

Not only is it one of the best bookstores in Colombia , but the coolest one in Medellín . It is a place that has thought of everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, making amazing spaces to be and never get bored. They say that the best baristas in the country work here, which means that they will not disappoint you with coffee. And to make it cooler, in this bookshop they accept pets. Here we have seen famous singers like J Balvin enjoying their spaces, and talking about this, there are days when they play live music. So if you are in Medellin do not hesitate to visit 9 3 / 4Bookstore + Café.

El Amanuense Libros - Bogotá

This bookstore is located in Casa Kanu in the Historic Center of Bogotá , we just love it, because it has everything that can make someone happy. It opened recently but is already among one of the best bookstores in Colombia . On one hand, there is the bookstore, which, although small, is the charming corner of the whole house; There you will only see books everywhere, from the floor to the top of the walls, they have a very good selection of books, and a section dedicated to Caribbean literature. Then there is the cafeteria and restaurant, where they only sell delis; Whatever you ask for from the menu, will water your mouth. And on the other hand there is a room dedicated to modern art, where every once in a while art exhibitions are done. And to top it off, every week they come up with something; Conversations with publishers, writers, art exhibitions, forums, in conclusion, in this house one can spend all day and feel like if there has only been a couple of hours.

Ábaco - Cartagena

In the historic center of Cartagena , is another of the best bookstores in Colombia . Its entrance is very curious, you have some wooden tables, where there are barely enough room for two people and some books all stacked there, it would seem like a meeting place for old people to discuss politics and other topics of national interest, but at the moment that door is crossed, everything is transformed and one is sent directly to another world where the books are stacked everywhere and reach the top of the site. Visitors are lost in its walls while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Libélula - Manizales y Armenia

Described by the writer Juan Esteban Constain as the best of the best bookstores in Colombia , and this statement is not false, because every day many tourists come to visit it thanks to the good reviews that the bookstore has gained on the internet. The best of all is that against all odds, Dragonfly has managed to raise reading rates in Manizales .

Tornamesa - Bogotá

This bookshop could not be left out from the best bookstores in Colombia. This bookstore is rather a warm and very welcoming place for people who enjoy beautiful things. They have a rich selection of books, wines and music, in which they sell new and used vinyl records. Its architecture and very highly aesthetic and neat designs will make you enjoy every second you spend in the bookstore.

Exlibris- Medellin

It was the first of the bookstores in Colombia to bring together two passions, books and cooking, as one of its founders says. At the beginning, they did not know if such mixture would work, because of the risk of an eventual coffee spill, however it has become the ideal place to work, write, study or meet. Its atmosphere, with soft music, aroma of spices and sweet pastry attracts tourists and neighbors every day, thanks also to its modern and sophisticated design, but also a bit messy that makes people feel at ease.

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