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La Coraza Centro Mayorista is a wholesale-focused retail property in central Bogotá, Colombia, catering primarily to bulk buyers in apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Spanning about 15,000 square meters across four floors, it hosts around 250 tenant units with a tenant mix emphasizing clothing (45%), shoes (30%), and related merchandise (25%). Positioned in the competitive wholesale district near San Victorino, it benefits from high visibility and proximity to transport networks like TransMilenio.
Leasing advantages include affordable rents averaging COP 28 per square meter monthly, flexible lease durations from 1-5 years, and minimal fit-out requirements for pop-up style operations. Footfall averages 10,000-15,000 daily, peaking during holiday seasons, with occupancy at 88% as of recent market reports.
Demographic profile draws small retailers, street vendors, and exporters from low to middle-income segments, with strong regional draw from Cundinamarca and Boyacá. However, drawbacks encompass intense local competition, urban congestion impacting access, and infrastructure challenges like outdated elevators and security vulnerabilities in the surrounding area. Market factors include Bogotá's retail sector growth at 4% annually, but saturation in wholesale fashion poses risks to performance.
Overall, suitable for cost-conscious tenants targeting volume sales over premium branding.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
The center attracts a diverse buyer base of small business owners and wholesalers, predominantly aged 25-50 from lower-middle income groups, with 70% local to Bogotá and 30% from outlying provinces. Daily footfall ranges from 12,000 on weekdays to 20,000 on weekends, supported by central location but hampered by traffic and public transport delays during peak hours. This supports steady traffic for bulk purchases, though economic slowdowns can reduce visits by up to 20%.
Competition and Market Position
Faces stiff competition from nearby hubs like Gran San and Plaza de Mercado San Victorino, where similar goods are available at comparable prices, leading to aggressive bargaining and thin margins. Bogotá's wholesale market shows 5-7% annual growth, but saturation in apparel and footwear categories increases risks of oversupply and price erosion for tenants.
Lease Terms and Risks
Rents are competitive at COP 25-35 per sqm per month, with escalations linked to CPI (around 4-6% yearly) and no mandatory tenant improvements. Operational risks include aging facilities with occasional maintenance lapses, such as HVAC issues, and area-specific security concerns requiring additional private measures. Economic volatility in Colombia, including inflation above 5%, may affect tenant viability.
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