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 Top destination - Why go there  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Bogotá, Colombian capital in the mountain

Bogotá, Colombian capital in the mountain

At 2600 meters high (8600ft), Bogotá is the third highest south-American capital. This is not the only particularity of the largest city in Colombia, which also has a rich history....

 Best hotels - Where to stay  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Radisson AR Bogota airport

Surely the best hotel choice in the city ! With a complimentary shuttle, a good gym, a relaxing spa, a great service, and a good location near Gran Estacion mall, this hotel has a huge...

 Finest restaurants - Where to eat  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Typical cuisine on Monserrate

After climbing the 1200 steps leading to the top of Monserrate - or taking the funicular / cable car - and reaching 3170 meters / 10400 feet high, and going through the tourist shops,...

El Sitio restaurant

Typical and local restaurant in Bogota, situated in a very small street, at walking distance from the Capitolio Nacional / Primera Catedral, El Sitio is a great small restaurant offering...

La Ponderosa Gran Estacion

During a shopping trip in Gran Estacion, to avoid the usual fast foods on the food court, the great typical restaurant La Ponderosa offers awesome local cuisine, with interesting juices...

Patacones restaurant Gran Estacion

While shopping in the mall, and looking for the best food on the food court, do try Patacones restaurant, named after the local specialty it serves : patacon. This tasty Colombian street...

Premium steak Plaza de las Americas

Plaza de las Americas shopping center has a very large food court - it will be hard to choose ! However, Premium steak offers a good choice of steaks, as mentioned in its name, properly...

 What to see  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Carrera 7 animated street

The most animated street of Bogota, starting from the National Capitol / Primatial Cathedral, up to San Francisco palace, is a must see when in town. With illuminations during the festivities,...

Catedral Primada de Colombia

The Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, situated on the main square of the city, with the National Capitol, is the biggest in Colombia, and one of the largest in South America. Built at...

Colombian National Capitol

Situated on the main square of the country capital, the National Capitol is a beautiful building to see. Going from there, the building is at the beginning of the most animated street,...

City sign on Carrera 7

City sign on Carrera 7

Nowadays, city signs are very popular to take pictures. Bogota has many of them, situated in different parts of the city - one of them is installed on Carrera 7.

Cordillera oriental

 
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Going down the mountain from Bogota by car or bus, the road is surrounded by breathtaking views on the mountains, hills, and rivers. Nature is always beautiful - taking some time to...

Monserrate mountain

Monserrate is a mountain that dominates the city of Bogota by 500 meters / 1600 feet. It hosts a beautiful church, along with restaurants, tourists shops, and breathtaking views on...

 Excellent activities - What to do  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Rio Negro Rafting

   
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When in Colombia, and feeling like doing some extreme sports, with perfect security, do call Rio Negro Rafting for an unforgettable experience ! Rafting trip takes about 1h30, and the...

Free complete tour Bogotá

Free complete tour Bogotá

   
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They start every day in front of the Gold Museum at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Look for the orange umbrella. This tour includes history, graffiti, gastronomy and armed conflict. Basically there...

Tour of the Colombian emeralds

Tour of the Colombian emeralds

   
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Colombia is known for its coffee, but what not everyone knows is that Colombia also has the best quality of a gemstone called emerald. The objective of our tour is to show you why this...

Free Walking Tour Bogotá by Beyond Colombia

   
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They aim with this walking tour to let you discover and experience their city through the eyes of the locals, to bring to life their cultural expressions, historical and representative...

Free Armed conflict tour in Colombia

Free Armed conflict tour in Colombia

   
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A unique experience, touring the places where the events that have marked the history of Colombia happened and at the same time knowing the stories of characters that left indelible...

Free Walking Tour Bogotá

La Candelaria is a creative hot-spot of Bogotá. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in this sprawling city. Art-deco and colonial houses, with baroque churches behind them; the...

Graffiti walking night tour

   
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They start at 5:30 pm EVERYDAY, in front of Gold Museum La Candelaria has the most stunning pieces of street art. They visit the best walls and public spaces to see works by Franco,...

Free Local Bogota Food Tour by Beyond Colombia

Free Local Bogota Food Tour by Beyond Colombia

They will take you to different food stops so you explore more Bogotá and Colombia on a delicious way. Discover their cultural mix with their authentic creations like “empanada paisa”,...

Free Armed Conflict Tour: War and Peace in Colombia

Free Armed Conflict Tour: War and Peace in Colombia

Colombia, one of the happiest countries on earth, has been affected globally by its bad reputation for various negative situations such as being a huge drug producer, assassinations...

Free Graffiti Tour Bogotá

Free Graffiti Tour Bogotá

Want to learn how graffiti fits into Bogotá’s history and allure? Join them on this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art! Bogotá has become a world reference in...

Free Biking Tour Bogotá

Free Biking Tour Bogotá

Join one of their expert guides in this amazing free bike tour around downtown Bogotá and learn about the history and culture of the city. Bogotá is packed full of history. From its...

Free Monserrate Tour Bogotá

Free Monserrate Tour Bogotá

   
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Be part of fulfilling experience in Monserrate, the most touristic place of Bogotá, with its official walking tour. Discover all the places that make this hill a gathering point for...

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 Best clubs - Where to party  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Baum night club

Regularly high on the DJ Mag Top 100 clubs, Baum Bogota is a great place for a night out in the city. Featuring different DJs every weekend from all over the world, it is the place...

 Where to shop  in Bogota, Colombia ?

Gran estacion mall

One of the largest shopping malls in South America, and 4th largest in Colombia, Gran Estacian is a huge mall consisting of two buildings, with lot of shops, restaurants on 4 floors,...