Julio at Chia has that weird spot where it’s still cold in the morning but the afternoon sun invites you to be outside. It’s a good month for outdoor plans and with July 20 through, there’s also an extra excuse to get out of the routine, without expecting to have to come to December or a long public fair bridge.
If you have no an armed plan yet, here are some ideas that do not depend on how the weekend will come, because sometimes the best way to break the July monotony is a Wednesday or something rather than a regular predictable Saturday.
The month that Bogotá gets a little tired of herself
Julio’s also the year of school holidays, meaning more traffic in town, more people looking for family plans and, curious, more people have been tiring about urban routine. Chia works as an escape valve precisely because it does not require logistics for a real journey: you have to pack a suitcase, you have to have a vacation, you have to just decide to leave for a while.
A picnic lunch every week
We have to wait till Saturday to get out of Bogotá. Chia’s close enough (25 to 40 minutes by the outside) to make a lunch every week perfectly feasible, especially if you work remote or have a flexible schedule. 3 Soles, for example, receives reservations for business lunch or simply to change air on a single Tuesday, something more and more people who work from home are using instead of sitting locked up in front of the computer all day.
The main square and church, to stretch his legs sooner or later
If lunch at 3 Soles remains close to the centre, it’s worth a ride through Chia’s main square before or after sitting down and eating. The church of Our Lady of Asunción with its tower and blue dome, is the most recognized place of the town and around there are bins, big trees and enough shade to stay for a while without the afternoon sun pounding too much. There’s also a stone statue that refers to the muisca heritage of the area, something that many visitors don’t even notice if they’re going to. It’s not a plan that takes more than 20 or 30 minutes, but it breaks the idea that going to Chia’s just lunch and giving back.
Take advantage of July 20
If the week includes July 20, you have half a plan solved. Can you check? how date is held at 3 Sole To figure out what to expect if you decide to go that day on time, though the countryside and food are still there for the rest of the week as well, so we don’t have to force the plan just at that date if the calendar doesn’t match.
Plans with children or with mascot
Julio’s usually a school leave, so plans with children weigh more than usual. The outdoor spaces, table and Christmas sets make an afternoon at Chia work for both adults and the smaller ones without them having to sacrifice their plan for each other. And if there’s a mascot at home, we don’t have to leave it: there’s restaurants in the area that are thought exactly for that, with their own space and even courtiies so that the furry can also enjoy the exit.
What to note if the plan’s last minute
Julio, precisely as a holiday month, tends to fill up the local countryside restaurants faster. If the plan came up from time to time, we should call before we leave rather than assume that there will be a table available at the time of arrival, especially if the group includes several people or if the chosen schedule coincides with weekend lunch.
If you have little time, ask for this.
For a quick lunch every week, chicken chaifa ($34,000) or some hot-plate tacos ($41,400) solve well without spending hours. If the plan’s more of a table, that’s good to have something from the grill and be quiet, and while July still has good climate long evenings before dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to book for a lunch every week?
Not always but it helps, especially if they go several people or if the plan is at high lunch time.
Julio’s a good month to go to Chia?
Yeah, climate’s usually good during the day and there’s less rain than in other months of the year, but mornings can feel worse than expected.
Are there specific plans for July 20?
The restaurant keeps its usual letter with Colombian plates that have their own identity for date and without a special menu.
Do you have to go at weekends or every week in July?
Between weeks there are more and less people available while the weekend has more atmosphere but also more demand.
If you want to get out of the routine this week, book your table here.
