Reality Check - Life Inside Bogota Colombia Slums
If you've ever flown into El Dorado airport at sunset, you've likely seen the sprawling orange glow of the bogota colombia slums climbing high up the mountainsides. From the air, it looks like a shimmering carpet of lights, but on the ground, these neighborhoods—often called barrios populares—tell a much more complex story than just "poverty." It's a mix of grit, survival, and a kind of community spirit you don't always find in the shiny, high-rise parts of the city. ...