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City guide

Bogotá

A capital at 2,600 meters: colonial streets, world-class museums, mountains on the edge of the city and a food scene to match.

Bogotá is Colombia's capital and its main gateway: the historic center of La Candelaria, the Gold Museum and Monserrate sit within a few kilometers, while the north brings restaurants, design and nightlife. This guide organizes the visit by interest and time, with specific places, 24, 48 and 72-hour plans and day trips, using the official Visit Bogotá structure as a reference.

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Must-see Bogotá

Things to do in Bogotá

La Candelariaby nati_fg · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Historic district La CandelariaThe neighborhood where Bogotá was born: steep cobblestone streets, colonial houses with wooden balconies,…3 to 5 hours · Free
Plaza de BolívarMartin St-Amant (S23678) · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Historic square Plaza de BolívarColombia's main square, framed by the Primatial Cathedral, the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice and…30 to 60 minutes · Free
Gold MuseumGRDN711 · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Museum Gold MuseumOne of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic goldwork in the world, with thousands of gold and tumbaga…2 to 3 hours · Up to $6.000
Botero MuseumFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Museum Botero MuseumFernando Botero's donation of his own works and pieces by great 20th-century European masters, in a colonial…1 to 2 hours · Free
Luis Ángel Arango LibraryFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Library and cultural center Luis Ángel Arango LibraryOne of the most visited public libraries in Latin America, with a concert hall, exhibitions and a huge…1 hour · Free
Chorro de QuevedoFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Small square Chorro de QuevedoA small square considered the founding spot of Bogotá, surrounded by alleys with cafés, chicha bars, street…30 to 60 minutes · Free
Teatro ColónOriginally uploaded by Ricardoinbaviera (Transferred by Gras · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Theater Teatro ColónThe national theater from the late 19th century, with a restored Italian-style hall. It hosts opera, dance,…1 to 2 hours · Up to $80.000
National Museum of ColombiaFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Museum National Museum of ColombiaThe country's oldest museum, housed in a former stone penitentiary. It covers Colombia's history, art and…2 hours · Up to $10.000
Quinta de BolívarFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
House museum Quinta de BolívarCountry house where Simón Bolívar lived, with gardens and period furniture at the foot of the eastern hills.1 hour · Up to $10.000
MonserrateFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mountain and sanctuary MonserrateBogotá's most iconic peak, above 3,000 meters, with a sanctuary, restaurants and the best view of the city.…2 to 4 hours · Up to $45.000
José Celestino Mutis Botanical GardenFas2 05 · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Botanical garden José Celestino Mutis Botanical GardenThe country's largest botanical garden, with collections of Andean, páramo and cloud-forest flora, orchids…2 to 3 hours · Up to $10.000
Simón Bolívar Metropolitan ParkCarlosfpardo · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
City park Simón Bolívar Metropolitan ParkThe city's great green lung, with a lake, bike paths and picnic areas. It hosts free festivals such as Rock…1 to 3 hours · Free
Bogotá PlanetariumFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Planetarium and museum Bogotá PlanetariumAstronomy dome and interactive space museum next to Independence Park, great for families.1 to 2 hours · $5.000 – $25.000
Usaquén Historic CenterWikimedia Commons
Historic district Usaquén Historic CenterA former village absorbed by the city, with a square, colonial church, tiled houses, restaurants and a…2 to 4 hours · Up to $80.000
Zona G, Zona T and Parque de la 93Felipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Food and nightlife area Zona G, Zona T and Parque de la 93North Bogotá's hub of restaurants, bars and nightlife: chef-driven cuisine in Zona G, parties and shopping in…An afternoon or evening · $60.000 – $250.000
La Concordia MarketFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Food market La Concordia MarketDowntown market in La Candelaria with fruit, traditional kitchens and contemporary food stalls.1 to 2 hours · $10.000 – $50.000
Paloquemao MarketMussi Katz · Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Food market Paloquemao MarketBogotá's largest and liveliest market, famous for its dawn flower section, its fruit and its traditional…1 to 2 hours · $10.000 – $40.000
La MacarenaFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Bohemian neighborhood La MacarenaHillside neighborhood next to the old bullring, with galleries, bookstores and small restaurants serving food…2 to 3 hours · Up to $90.000
San Felipe Creative DistrictWikimedia Commons
Art district San Felipe Creative DistrictA residential neighborhood turned contemporary art hub, with galleries, studios and independent spaces and…2 to 3 hours · Free
Graffiti DistrictFelipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Street art Graffiti DistrictA corridor of large-scale murals in Puente Aranda by local and international artists. Bogotá is one of the…1 to 2 hours · Free
TransMiCable and El Paraíso StationBarto920203 · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Viewpoint and community tourism TransMiCable and El Paraíso StationCiudad Bolívar's cable car links the hillside neighborhoods of the south with the TransMilenio system. El…2 to 3 hours · $3.000 – $30.000
Salt Cathedral of ZipaquiráNestor Gonzalez Alonso · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Underground sanctuary Salt Cathedral of ZipaquiráA church built inside a salt mine about 180 meters underground, with lit naves and Stations of the Cross…3 to 4 hours · $50.000 – $130.000
Guatavita LagoonBurkhard Mücke · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sacred Muisca lagoon Guatavita LagoonA round lagoon high on a mountain, setting of the Muisca ceremony that inspired the El Dorado legend. Visited…3 to 4 hours · $20.000 – $45.000
Plan your visit

Bogotá in 24, 48 and 72 hours

Where to stay

Areas of Bogotá

History and museums

La Candelaria and downtown

Colonial streets, museums and universities; best by day.

Food and nightlife

Chapinero

Varied neighborhood with cafés, bars and Zona G.

Calm and dining

Usaquén and the north

Former village with a Sunday market, plus Zona T and Parque 93 nearby.

Day trips

More near Bogotá

Parque ChingazaJosefito123 · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Parque ChingazaCundinamarca · 1 days · ES
SuescaDanielo-rodriguez · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
SuescaCundinamarca · 1 days · ES
Villa de LeyvaBernard Gagnon
Villa de LeyvaBoyacá · 2 days
ChoachíJair Hernández Q · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
ChoachíCundinamarca · 2 days · ES

Independent editorial selection. Reference: Visit Bogotá — imperdibles y planes de 24, 48 y 72 horas ↗. Prices and opening hours are indicative: check before you go.

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