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About Bogotá

If you like the cold, Bogotá is the ideal place to visit, with an average temperature of 13° throughout the year. It is the capital city of Colombia, seat of government and it is home to most government centers, as well as the headquarters of the best universities. But this city has much more to show you.

Bogotá is one of the cities with the easiest access, since its “El Dorado” International Airport, with its beautiful facilities, have the latest technology, modern, elegant and very pleasant, with a surprising architectural design, it is prepared to receive tourists from all over the world. all the world. However, Bogotá also has a wide network of buses that will make your trip easier if you do not want to take a flight.

Conoce Bogota, Colombia


To know something about Bogotá:

It was formerly known by the name of Santa Fe de Bogotá and was founded in 1538 by the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada as the capital of the New Kingdom of Granada.

It is one of the highest built cities in the world, occupying the third place on the list, it is located at 2,625 meters above sea level, it is located in the Bogotá savannah, right in the center of the country. It is considered the best place for foreign financial investments and for the installation of companies, since it has great economic strength and qualified labor in almost all areas.


Bogotá the cultural center of the country:

This city is not only the capital of the country but it is the most amazing cultural center you can imagine.

It has historic buildings, such as the Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé, a construction dating from the 17th century, founded by the Jesuits. With its more than 400 years of cultural activity, it counts among its alumni great historical and political figures from Colombia. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest and a National Monument, the architecture of its cloisters is something worth visiting.

This city has more than 1,000 parks to visit and a large number of squares, each with its particular charm, among which we cannot fail to recommend the Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park, which has more than 400 hectares, a circumstance that makes it be considered the lung of the city, the artisans' square where artisans from all over the country gather and you can find the most interesting crafts.

Cultura en Bogota, Colombia.

The incredible José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden was created by intellectuals who wanted to study and preserve the natural wealth of the Capital of the New Kingdom of Granada. It was founded in the 18th century and has an unparalleled collection of botanical specimens from the Andean zone, specializing in the conservation, research and rescue of endangered species. It has an extensive exhibition of native and exotic plants. It is considered an example throughout Latin America for its activity and as an emblem of urban agriculture

The Quevedo jet square built in the 16th century by Quesada, the founder of Bogotá, is a public area that can be visited at any time you want and is located in the historic center.

It also has 45 theaters, among which the Colón Theater and the old Camarín del Carmen theater stand out, built more than 400 years ago and which was originally a convent and after being used in different facilities, always at the service of the community. Y

The theater that is considered emblematic of the city, the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Theater , the largest in Latin America, has the largest auditorium and is considered the one with the best acoustics in South America.


To enjoy the gastronomy of Bogotá:

In this capital you will find all kinds of restaurants, some dedicated to local culinary art, where they only serve typical dishes, and large restaurants with international cuisine that are located in the areas with the greatest influx of people, such as La Candelaria and the International Center, located in the center of the city between several office buildings, with pedestrian areas and squares around them. With its amazing architecture, worthy of being visited at night when it looks stunning fully lit showing its large windows and wide open interior spaces.

If it's about nightlife, you shouldn't forget Andrés Carne de Res, because it's a must-see destination to enjoy at night in Bogotá, it's located 20 minutes from the capital and it's been the preferred meeting place for locals and visitors for more than twenty years old It is an establishment that was included in the list of places to see in Colombia before he died. It offers a variety of excellent foods, while enjoying good music or dancing Rumba.


Amazing museums in Bogotá:

The Gold Museum: Not only does it exhibit the Colombian cultural heritage in fixed samples of archaeological collections of amazing gold work, but it also catalogs and investigates the preservation of Colombian culture. Its archaeological collection is worth visiting, it also has temporary exhibitions of national and international artists, the artistic wonders of its heritage are impressive. Its office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Botero Museum: Dedicated to the plastic artist, it has not only 123 works by the master but also a large number of works of art from around the world.

The National Museum, in the La Macarena neighborhood, was founded in 1823, it is the oldest museum in Colombia, its cultural heritage is incalculable. Although it had several locations in 1948, it was transferred to the old Central Penitentiary of Cundinamarca. Which adds interest to your facilities.


Salt Cathedral:

This is a place that will surprise you, just 29 kilometers from Bogotá, this cathedral built inside the Zipaquirá salt mines, has the stations of the rosary, carved in the salt mine itself, it also has a collection of sculptures some of salt, others of marble, it is considered a very valuable cultural and environmental center for its heritage. The thematic complex called El arque de la Sal is part of the pass

Both are an example of ecotourism since it unites art with geological sciences in a magical mix in which new things are discovered and where you can take fantastic views of the mine.

Catedral de la sal en Bogota, Colombia.


Unique Recreational Activities:

Bogotá has a bike lane that is open to the public every Sunday and holidays from 7 am to 2 pm. There are 120 kilometers of road that is enabled only for bicycles. You can walk almost the entire city, it is surrounded by shops and numerous stalls of street vendors and artists that give it a great colorful and entertaining touch. You can get to the closest point to the historic center through the bike path.

The Colpatria tower , located in the heart of the city, has 48 floors, is one of the tallest buildings with its 200 meters high, has an elevator to the 46th floor, but you can go up to the viewpoint, which is really worth the pity, because it offers the most impressive view of the entire city, with its mountains in the background. It can be visited on Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 am to 5 pm

The Monserrate hill, to the east of the commercial center of Bogotá, is an emblematic place. Located 3,152 meters above sea level, on its top it has the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord, referring to one of the falls of Jesus while carrying the Cross to Calvary. It is a center mainly for religious pilgrimage. It has luxurious restaurants that offer regional and international dishes.


Fun Tours:

Numerous tours are offered on foot, by bicycle or on horseback to the best areas of interest.


The La Candelaria neighborhood , with its narrow alleys and colonial houses painted in the most colorful colors you can imagine, is a site of historical interest, in which historical culture is intertwined with the modernity of its shops and large universities that have the most advanced research centers in the country.

The hiking excursions to see the impressive waterfalls of the Chorrera of 590 meters surprise by the roar of the water from hundreds of meters before reaching it and El Chiflon located at (the highest in the country) is ideal to enjoy a day in the air free touring the rural landscape that surrounds the city, admire the magnificent groves and wooded hills in the area.

There are also hiking excursions to the Chicaque National Park, where you can see the most beautiful birds in the area such as toucans and hummingbirds of beautiful colors, and a large number of amphibians, small monkeys, armadillos and sloths that inhabit it.


To enjoy and rest:

This amazing city, Bogotá offers you the most beautiful places to visit, tour and have the outstanding experiences you expect in a dream vacation. It is an ideal blend of colonial charm and technology. With countless places to dine, party and go dancing. Half-day, hiking and adventure excursions make up a vacation plan that you should take into account.

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