Bogota is a city of contrasts that has endless surprises in store for you, between modernity and colonial heritage. With its 8 million inhabitants, this metropolis of is the most populated city in Colombia. A visit to Bogota is therefore synonymous with choice. The choice to walk through green spaces (the city is surrounded by splendid hills). But also, the choice to enjoy a rich and varied national and international gastronomy. Or, the choice to visit a historical and cultural heritage dating back to the colonial era. It is finally the choice, as in many capitals, to visit modern, commercial, bohemian, and artistic districts.

Visit Bogota, a the city worthy of all the superlatives.

Life is busy in the skyscrapers of the business district and the city’s shopping centres (130 in total). But life is also quiet and carefree in the city’s 1727 parks. The largest one is the Simon Bolivar Park where you can enjoy 113 hectares of vegetation, lakes and recreational facilities.

Regarding the traffic, there are frequent congestion problems. However, the municipality has put in place various measures to reduce traffic jams. 70% of the Bogotanese use the public transport network and their 17,000 buses, including the Transmilenio exclusive lane buses. The city also has an army of about 53,000 taxis, and there are more than 392km of cycle paths throughout the capital. In addition, every Sunday morning, a total of almost 110km of roads across the city are converted into cycle lanes.

Candelaria, Chapinero, Usaquén, Zona Rosa, various neighbourhoods for various leisure activities.

Every year, nearly 1.5 million foreign tourists visit Bogota. First, the historic centre, la Candelaria, an essential part of the city. There, you can find authentical colonial streets and several museums (gold, emerald, modern art…). The main heritage buildings (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Quinta de Bolivar…) are also located in this area. Then we find the Zona T (or El Retiro), a vibrant and lively part of town located further north. On weekends, parties are in full swing in this posh area with its many bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. For a little more quietness, Usaquén is ideal on Sundays. A hidden gem, at the foot of the eastern cordillera, where you can find a craft market and several bars.

Bogota is therefore a city where peace and quiet mingle with hustle and bustle. A city, more than ever, displaying all the contrasts under its gray but sunny sky…

If you are interested in visiting Bogotá and the surrounding area, or any other region of Colombia