Things to do Bogotá
Things to do
MONSERRATE
CL. 29A SUR #40A-2, PUENTE ARANDA, BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
Monserrate Hill is open for tourism all year. It is over 3,100 metres above sea level; about 500 m over the city. There you will find a church, a market and a couple of restaurants.
Timetables are: 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM MON-SAT. Last ride up at 10:00PM, 5:30 AM to 6:00PM SUN, there are no visits during the night.
Santa Clara is a famous restaurant at the top of the hill. We encourage you to give it a try!
USAQUÉN MARKET
CALLE 119 AND CARRERA 6A, USAQUÉN, BOGOTÁ, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
+57 310 8061319
Here’s where art, leatherwork, jewellery and other handicraft meet every Sunday and public holidays, from 9AM to 7PM. Take a walk around the charming old town of Usaquén and check out what the local artisans and artists have to offer.
There are many delicious restaurants in this neighbourhood for you to try.
LA CANDELARIA
LA CANDELARIA, BOGOTÁ, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
Walk through the most emblematic and iconic places in Bogotá, explore its old town and the streets of La Candelaria. You can visit Plaza de Bolívar, the country’s historical and political center since Hispanic times.
From this point you can see the Monserrate hill and the Primate Cathedral of Colombia.
GOLD MUSEUM
BOGOTÁ, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
You will find pieces that you would never be able to see in other museums around the world, so this makes it a unique experience.
On the other hand, keep in mind that the collection of the Gold Museum in Bogotá has more than 60 thousand pieces, that’s how big it is, and approximately 35 thousand of those pieces are made of gold and the rest are made of other types of materials.
OUTSIDE THE CITY
ZIPAQUIRÁ SALT CATHEDRAL
PARQUE DE LA SAL, ZIPAQUIRÁ, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
(601) 8519502
About an hour north of Bogotá you’ll find Zipaquirá, one of the city’s satellite towns. Zipaquirá is known for its Salt Cathedral, built within a salt mine (we say that is the biggest on Earth!).
The town is named after the Zipa, indigenous leader of Bacatá (what used to exist before Bogotá was founded by the Spanish).
GUATAVITA LAKE
SESQUILÉ, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA
Guatavita Lake is filled with history and legends. It is known to be the birthplace to the “El Dorado” legend. Here is where the Muisca people celebrated their ceremonies, including gold and other treasures being offered to their gods. Muisca kings were covered in gold dust before being submerged in the lake’s waters. This story made it to the Spaniards’ ears, leading to their belief in the Golden City in South America.
Pro tip: this walk will provide you with great sights and fresh air, it’s totally worth it!
