Astorga

Astorga sits in the lower part of El Poblado, near the river, west of Avenida El Poblado, from Calle 10 south. It's flat, which is rare in El Poblado, and easy to walk. Carreras 43B, 43C and 43E run through it, and you get in from Avenida El Poblado on Calles 8 and 10.

It's a neighborhood of houses, apartment buildings and offices. Some blocks are still only residential; on others the ground floors are restaurants, cafés and doctors' offices.

Calle 8 has several restaurants. That's where you'll find La Matriarca, in a big old house with live music some nights, and cafés like Urbania. At Calle 9 and Carrera 43B there are several small bars, and MUY is on Carrera 43C.

During the day the offices keep it busy: coffee, set lunches and meetings. At night it's a place for dinner and an unhurried drink. Manila is across Calle 10, and Provenza is about a 15-minute walk across Avenida El Poblado.

What to see

• Calle 8 and its restaurants in old houses.
• The bars at Calle 9 and Carrera 43B.
• Manila, the neighboring area across Calle 10.

Getting there

• Metro: Poblado station (Line A), then about a 10-minute walk east along Calle 10 or Calle 8.
• On foot from Manila: cross Calle 10 heading south.
• Taxi: ask for Calle 8 with Carrera 43B, Astorga.

Tips

• Pair it with Manila: you go from one to the other by crossing Calle 10.
• Come by metro: the walk from the station is flat and short.
• At night, head back in a taxi booked through an app.