City Guide: Bogotá
Get the lowdown on Colombia's high altitude capital, with our handy Bogota city guide.
Surrounded by the high peaks of the Andes, Bogotá is a high altitude and often high octane capital, steeped in history and culture.
Surrounded by the high peaks of the Andes, Bogotá is a high altitude and often high octane capital, steeped in history and culture. The magnificent Museo del Oro, beautiful Iglesia del Carmen, burgeoning culinary and cafe scene and historic La Candelaria district provide the provide the perfect way to immerse yourself into the fabric of the city, before delving in to the city's celebrated nightlife. The star attraction here though is Cerro Monserrate and the chance to soar above the city in a cable car on the way to the summit, where a 17th century pilgrimage church and magnificent views await. Bogotá also serves as an excellent base from which to explore the nearby coffee regions and is within a short train ride of one of only two underground salt cathedrals in the world.
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Guides and drivers were excellent with very good English. German, our guide in Bogota, was very knowledgeable, with a special interest in birding. Gabriel, our guide in Santa Marta, was terrific.
Colombia is a captivating country with welcoming and friendly people. Guides and drivers were excellent and we had no security concerns at any time during the trip. An unforgettable trip.
Our trip was extremely enjoyable and well-organized. Guides were very good and ground agent helpful; But there is a need for more fluent English speaking guides & drivers for English travellers.
We really enjoyed Colombia – Great variety of scenery, activities and lovely people. We felt completely safe! Thank you for so much!
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Central Bogota & Cerro Monserrate
Explore the colonial sights and world class museums of central Bogota and survey the city from up high on Monseratte Hill.
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Bogota Culinary Tour
The city of Bogotá brings together the whole country's cuisine for locals and visitors to taste and enjoy.
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See & Taste Tour of Bogota
Sample some of Bogota's most popular dishes, sweets and beers and visit some lesser-known parts of the capital.
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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
Venture below ground to the extraordinary Salt Cathedral in the colonial town of Zipaquirá.
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Coffee Plantation Tour
Head to a picturesque coffee farm to experience first-hand the processes behind Colombia's most famous export.
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Villa de Leyva & Ráquira
Leave the capital to discover two of Colombia's most attractive small towns and enjoy their timeless atmospheres.
