Museo Botero
La Candelaria
The Botero Museum opened in 2000 with an art collection donated by Fernando Botero, including 123 of his own works and 85 of prominent international artists like...
- Museum
- Art
- 3
Monserrate
Candelaria
Take a jacket when heading up Monserrate, the mountain lookout 10,341 feet (3,152 m) above sea level. A pilgrimage site since the 17th century, it can be reached...
- Hiking
- Food & drink
- Outdoor Adventure
- Natural Attraction
- 1
Salt Cathedral
Zipaquira
The Salt Cathedral - the first wonder of Colombia - is a Roman Catholic church built in the tunnels of a salt mine in a mountain about 30 miles (50 km) from Bogota....
- Other
- Excursions
- Architecture
Museo del Oro
La Candelaria
All that glitters is gold at the Gold Museum, which boasts the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold objects. A highlight of the collection is the Muisca...
- Art
- Museum
La Candelaria
La Candelaria neighborhood in the center of downtown Bogota is the "old city," rich in cultural attractions and well-preserved colonial, baroque and art deco...
- Neighborhood
- Cultural & Historical
- Architecture
- 3
Usaquén Flea Market
Usaquén
Mercado de Las Pulgas en Usaquén is less flea and more arts-and-crafts market with live music and stalls selling handicrafts, home goods, antiques and artisan food....
- Market
- Food & drink
- 2
Centro Cultural y Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo
Delmonte
In a park setting, the Julio Mario Santo Domingo Cultural Center and Library has an open reading room perfect for a quiet interlude, an exhibition hall, theater and
- Performing arts
- Cultural & Historical
- 1
Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park
Chaperino
Twice the size of New York's Central Park, the Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park is really five parks where you can find a sports complex, botanical garden, huge...
- Water fun
- Walking
- Park
- Bicycle
- Various
- Water sport & adventure
Casa de la Moneda
La Candelaria
Next door to the Museo Botero, the 10-room Casa de la Moneda houses the Banco de la República's impressive numismatic collection, which also tells the story of the...
- Cultural & Historical
Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango
La Candelaria
With over 1 million books, the Luis Ángel Arango Library is one of the most important public libraries in Latin America as well as a cultural draw. It includes a...
- Other
- Art
- Performing arts
- Cultural & Historical
Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Márquez
La Candelaria
The Gabriel Garcia Márquez Cultural Center, designed by Rogelio Salmona, opened in 2008 to celebrate the author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude." It has a Juan...
- Food & drink
- Architecture
- Other
Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis
Barrios Unidos
The José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden - the largest in Colombia - abounds with orchids, the country's national flower. Covering about 50 acres (20 ha), it has...
- Eco Tourism
- Park
Museo de Bogotá
La Candelaria
Bogota past and present is on display at the Museum of Bogota, now housed in a recently renovated 1780 colonial residence. Growing out of the Museum of Urban...
- Museum
- Cultural & Historical
Plaza de Bolívar
La Candelaria
The cobble-stoned Bolívar Square features a mid-19th century bronze statue of Simón Bolívar, the first public moment in the city. Around the square stand historical...
- Cultural & Historical
- Architecture
- 2
Hacienda Santa Bárbara
Usaquén
Hacienda Santa Bárbara, an upscale mall built around a colonial hacienda, has cobblestone squares, fountains, stone paths and the flavor of a small Colombian...
- Commercial Center
- Food & drink
- Cinema
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá MAMBO
Germania
Designed by Rogelio Salmona, his signature red-brick Museum of Modern Art is as much an attraction on the outside as in. The four-story building has six exhibition...
- Art
- Museum
Centro Comercial Santafe
Suba
Centro Comercial Santafe has a nearly 500 shops, a large food court, a casino, multiplex cinema, a Jumbo supermarket and an ice-skating rink. Northeast of the city
- Commercial Center
- Food & drink
- Cinema
- Winter sport
El Retiro Mall
Chico
The three-story El Retiro Mall is full of high-end shops like Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo and Versace. La Plaza de Andrés, its gourmet fast-food court is by the
- Commercial Center
- Food & drink
Unicentro Shopping Mall
Santa Barbara
On the north side of town near the country club set, Unicentro Shopping Mall carries international products and has a diverse food court, bowling, cinema and a 24/7...
- Commercial Center
- Food & drink
- Cinema
Ciclovía
Bogota
In the mid-70s, Bogota initiated the world's first ciclovía - turning over major city streets temporarily to cyclists, runners, skateboarders and pedestrians. Today...
- Bicycle
Museo Nacional
La Candelaria
The three-story National Museum, the oldest and largest museum in the country, has 17 permanent exhibition rooms, highlighting Colombian art and history from...
- Art
- Cultural & Historical
- Museum
Park 93
El Chicó Norte
Park 93 or Parque de la 93 is an upscale commercial and recreational park just north of the Zona Rosa or Zona T nightlife quarter. Depending on the hour, it is great...
- Park
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
- Art
Chicaque Parque Natural
Cundinamarca
Chicaque, member of the National Nature Reserves, is a magnificent cloud forest with hiking, birdwatching, camping, horseback riding and panoramic views. Less than...
- Outdoor Adventure
- Natural Attraction
- Excursions
Bamba Regalos & Diseño
Usaquén
Bamba Regalos & Diseño is a colorful shop full of creative gifts, home decor items and designs from Colombia, India, Indonesia and Mexico. not to mention coffee,...
- Store
Centro Comercial Andino
El Retiro
The Andino Shopping Center, which dates from the early 1990s, remains the city's ritziest malls with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Coach, Tiffany,...
- Commercial Center
- Cinema
Centro Mayor
Villa Mayor
The largest mall in the country and third largest in Latin America, Centro Mayor is on the south side of town. In addition to shopping, it is an entertainment center
- Commercial Center
- Food & drink
- Cinema
- Fun & games
El Tren de la Sabana
El Tren de la Sabana with its steam and diesel engines is a heritage train that takes tourists on a trip to the past. The railway company, launched in 1889 to link...
- Excursions
- Cultural & Historical
Espacio Odeón
La Candelaria
Espacio Odeón is an arts center, sponsoring exhibitions, film, theater, workshops and a contemporary art fair promoting emerging artists. It opened in 2009 in the...
- Cultural & Historical
- Art
- Performing arts
Galeria Minas de Colombia
Las Aguas
Colombia's famed emeralds make up 70 to 90 percent of the world trade, but buyer beware. Stones guaranteed for quality and authenticity can be found at Galeria Minas...
- Specialty Shop
La Redada
Las Aguas
La Redada is a fun cultural space run by an artists' collective. It offers a little bit of everything: workshops, multi-disciplinary studios, movies, live music,
- Cinema
- Cultural & Historical