The microscopy core faciylity, μ-core, at Universidad de los Andes is a multi-user unit that offers interdisciplinary services in advanced microscopy. It has the infrastructure to provide services with specialized techniques in light field microscopy, fluorescence, laser scanning confocal microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, scanning and electron transmission microscopy, focused ion beam microscopy and atomic force microscopy. Additionally, it offers advice on experiment design, specialized training for students and researchers and use of existing instruments, focused on image acquisition.