BOGOTA

 
 

HISTORY AND MODERNITY IN ONE PLACE

Bogota is the capital and largest city in Colombia. It is a point of convergence of people from all over the country, so it is diverse and multicultural, combining the ancient and the modern.
It is located in the middle of an abundant vegetation that achieves one of the most beautiful green landscapes of the continent. It is in the center of the Colombian territory, in the Cundinamarca-Boyacá highlands and on the savannah that bears the same name. The city is part of the Andean region, one of the six regions of the country.
Bogota is green thanks to its parks and the eastern hills that dominate the sanctuaries of Monserrate and Guadalupe.
The climate or temperature that you can find in Bogota has much to do with the strategic location of the city. Having an altitude of 2,600 meters and being surrounded by mountains, its climate or temperature during the day is cold with an average of 19 ° C, dropping slightly in the evenings. For this reason, autumn clothing is perfect to enjoy the weather in Bogota.
When visiting the city, you can marvel at the charm of its architecture. In Bogota you will find a mix of different styles, from modern buildings to the facades of old houses that are authentic colonial treasures.
Thanks to this fusion of past and present, in the capital you will find an ideal destination with history, fun, gastronomy, culture, business and much more.

WHAT TO DO IN BOGOTA ?

In the city center you will find squares, museums, architecture and local culture. You will find large mansions built in colonial times, and a bohemian atmosphere.
The gastronomy of the city also deserves to be explored and enjoyed. The offer of typical local and foreign food is wide and recognized as one of the best in Latin America. You can taste the typical dishes of the region, such as ajiaco, cocido, tamales or almojábanas, and try Colombian fruit juices and desserts prepared with local ingredients.
The city has nightlife areas with different styles and atmospheres: discos, bars, pubs, craft breweries and clubs where fun and dancing are the main factors.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Visiting the city is to breathe culture, because in Bogota you will find unmissable events, such as permanent exhibitions of art and history from all periods, festivals and great concerts.
You can also visit other tourist attractions such as some of the great libraries of Bogota, see a play, attend a concert.
In addition, the city hosts internationally recognized events: the Festivals al Parque bring together thousands of spectators with rock, hip-hop, jazz, salsa, Colombian music and all kinds of rhythms.
The Book Fair, meanwhile, opens its doors every year in April for the public to meet renowned authors from the world of literature. And the Theater Festival, held every two years, turns the city into a huge stage where imagination and art reign supreme.