Bolívar Square
Bogotá’s civic heart, surrounded by historic buildings.
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Culture among the hills
Explore La Candelaria, discover its museums and see Bogotá from the hills.
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A brief history
The Bogotá region was inhabited by the Muisca before the Spanish foundation in 1538. The city grew around its historic centre and became Colombia’s capital, bringing together institutions, universities and a broad cultural life.
Places to visit
La Candelaria and Chorro de Quevedo
Colonial streets, squares and cultural spaces in the historic centre.
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Gold Museum
Goldwork and stories from Colombia’s Indigenous societies.
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Monserrate Hill
A hilltop sanctuary and viewpoints over the city.
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Botero Museum
Colombian and international art in a colonial house.
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Usaquén: square, streets and market
A former village centre with a square, cafés and craft market.
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Bogotá Botanical Garden
Plant collections and Colombian ecosystems in the Tropicarium.
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Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park
A lake, paths and green spaces for an easy stroll.
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Bogotá Planetarium
Explore astronomy at Bogotá’s Planetarium.
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Bogotá sightseeing bus tour
Discover Bogotá’s main sights on a sightseeing bus tour.
Sabana tourist train (nearby)
Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá through the landscapes of the Sabana.
La Candelaria graffiti tour
Discover murals and their stories on a tour with a local guide.
Directory
Free listings
AC Hotel Bogotá Zona T
Bogotá Marriott Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Bogotá
Hotel de la Ópera
Sheraton Bogotá Hotel
Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia
Tequendama Suites Bogotá
W Bogotá
80 Sillas
Autocar al Pastor
El Chato
Italia Artesana
La Puerta Falsa
Pizzardi Artigianale
Seratta Gourmand Market
Yakimeshi Roll
Centro Comercial El Edén
Centro Comercial Gran Estación
Centro Comercial Multiplaza Bogotá
Centro Comercial Salitre Plaza
Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella
Maloka
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá — MAMBO
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