Bogotá’s shopping centers are betting on the magic of Christmas: six points to visit and enjoy in December

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The city’s shopping malls are already preparing to light up the happiest month of the year – credit Mayor of Bogotá

The Christmas season has begun in Bogota, and the various shopping centers in the capital have prepared a wide range of events, activities and spaces to celebrate the most colorful period of the year with families, couples and friends.

In 2025, The arrival of Christmas is experienced through themed proposals, solidarity experiences, attractions for all tastes and decorations that evoke the magic of the season. Here are six shopping malls in Bogotá and Soacha to enjoy the year-end season:

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The festive atmosphere dominates the Centro Mayor, which welcomes Christmas under the concept of “The Magical Christmas Circus.” An initiative to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the shopping center. Its facilities have been transformed with an atmosphere inspired by a circus fantasy: red curtains, gold glitter, bright garlands and characteristic circus elements make up the decoration, in a visual display created to celebrate the history of the shopping center and attract visitors of all ages.

The Council seeks for everyone to experience a journey filled with magic, fun and festive spirit, elements which, according to the organisation, have been part of its identity since its opening.

Centro Mayor celebrates its 15th anniversary with “The Magical Christmas Circus”, a circus fantasy inspired atmosphere for the whole family – Credit Centro Mayor

Saturday, November 15th. Titan Plaza opened the Christmas season with a special day focused on solidarity: donate a gift in alliance with the El Alma No Hace Color Foundation, Led by Belkey ​​Arizala.

The competition, which brought together 30 institutions for children and adolescents living in vulnerable conditions, included unions, entrepreneurs, actors and invited artists, who walked through the halls of the first level accompanied by the beneficiaries on a natural catwalk. All attendees wore white clothes as a sign of peace and unity, and at the end, 1,000 gifts were presented as a symbol of hope and joy.

By 2025, the trade point will stand out with its commitment to vitality and simplicity. Visitors will be able to enjoy La Cabaña de Santa, an experience that combines the magic of fantasy, dreams and Christmas. The exhibition continues until January 12, 2026.

Titan Plaza reinforced solidarity by donating 1,000 gifts to children living in vulnerable circumstances, in alliance with Alma No His Color Foundation – Credit Titan Plaza Shopping Center

The beginning of Christmas at the Santace Shopping Center features a diverse agenda of attractions for children and adults. Including a ball pit, Santa’s house, an ice rink and a snow train, distributed on different levels of the complex. Prices vary depending on whether the purchase invoice is registered or not.

The artistic programming highlights the presentation of the musical “Nieves y el Reino de la Luz” in the MET region on November 29 – with two main performances at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. – and new dates on November 7, 13 and 14.

The show features Nieves as the protagonist, known as the only white reindeer in Colombia, and features the official song performed by Laura Maiolo, Juanmi Fall and the girl Alegría. Together with General Manager Andres Acevedo. According to the shopping centre, the aim is to offer unforgettable experiences and strengthen relationships between visitors and the community, with proposals that combine music, art and the spirit of Christmas.

SantaFé Shopping Center offers Christmas attractions such as an ice skating rink, snow train and the musical “Snow and the Kingdom of Light” for children and adults – SantaFé Shopping Center credit

On the second floor of Plazulita Oasis, the Hiuelos Shopping Center houses “Villa Navidad Hiuelos 2025”. An immersive exhibition recreates an authentic Christmas-themed village. This complex, which extends over an area of ​​​​100 square metres, is made with recycled materials and artisanal techniques, and includes an iron city on water, electric trains, exhibitions and animatronic characters.

The group is owned by Hernando Padilla, Chairman of Hayuelos, It consists of more than 30 thousand elements and seeks to transport visitors on a sensory journey Through snowy mountains, lakes, deserts and springs. The opening day of activities was November 15, which included family activities that included the traditional Santa Claus House, guided tours and a musical performance entitled “The Gift of Christmas.” The exhibition will be available to the public until January 9, with operating hours from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Hayuelos Centro Comercial presents “Villa Navidad Hayuelos 2025”, an immersive and sustainable exhibition featuring over 30,000 recycled objects and materials – Credit Centro Comercial Hayuelos

To celebrate Christmas, Avenida Chile Centro Comercial y Financiero installed a 9-meter hot air balloon in its outdoor plaza, Allow visitors to upload and take photographs. The tour is accompanied by a special passport, and in the interior area a hanging Christmas tree surrounded by balloons and a structure of LED lights was placed.

Programming includes photo stations with Santa, a box of wishes and activities for all audiences, as well as the option to participate in a real-life trip to Türkiye to experience a balloon ride.

Avenida Chicago Centro Comercial has installed a 9-meter hot air balloon and hanging Christmas tree, offering photo op experiences and raffles for visitors – Credit Centro Comercial Avenida Chicago

In the Vívelo Mercurio shopping center, located in Soacha, The celebration is inspired by gingerbread cookies that decorate various spaces, along with colorful figures and lights that are dominated by green, red and yellow.. A large rotating nativity scene occupies the central square next to a traditional Christmas tree and a well, symbolic of the place.

To motivate visitors, an end-of-year and anniversary raffle campaign was implemented, where 150 discount cards and motorcycles will be distributed to participants who register their purchase invoices.

Live it Mercurio Shopping Center in Soacha decorates its spaces with gingerbread cookies, lights and a rotating manger, as well as year-end and anniversary raffles – Credit Mercurio Shopping Center

The various Christmas proposals presented by shopping centers in Bogotá and neighboring municipalities reflect the diversity, community spirit and creativity with which the city welcomes this Christmas season.