About Bogota D.C.

Bogota is a city of 7,582,000 inhabitants and is situated 2,630 meters above sea level on the highlands at the base of the Guadalupe and Monserrate (3,200 meters above sea level), making it one of the highest cities in the world. The city was founded by Gonzalo Jimenez of Quesada, Spain.

From the top of Monserrate, there's a stunning view of Bogota, in which you can see two of the city's most important churches. This view can also be enjoyed from Guadalupe. Bogota's residents are very welcoming and like in all capital cities across the world, Bogota is a cosmopolitan place where you can find everything you need. It's a place where people from all over come to do business and a point where tourists begin their exploration of Colombia. This is a walking city -- for example, there are plenty of commercial centers that will satisfy all desires, and where prices are much lower than what you would find in Europe and North America. For those on a smaller budget there's the neighborhood of San Andresito, where all is negociable and where you can buy everything from name-brand items such as watches to even wheel rims. Talk about a shopper's paradise!

For those passionate about parties, head to Calle 93. It's one of the most elegant areas in the city. But before settling there for a long night out, stop by for a visit of the Usaquen neighborhood. It's a popular meeting point for friends, and you can also take a self-guided walking tour of this cultural and historical place rare to northern Bogota.

For a true "cachaca" (the name given to residents of Bogota) experience, visit the La Candelaria neighborhood. Many restaurants of all types and specialities are found here for amateurs of good cooking. This area is also the soul of Bogota, because it represents the old city with its original colonial houses, museums and plethora of cultural activities.

The city also offers parks and gardens, such as Parque Simon Bolivar. This green area is a symbol of the concern for ecological conservation that began when the city was born and continues to this day throughout the country by virtue of a constitution that aims to protect natural reserves. Bogota possesses various museums, such as the famous Gold Museum, with more than 100 thousand pieces of pre-Colombian jewelry, the Botero Museum, the House of Money and the National Museum. Bogota is a major artistic center of South America, and it attracts the most important Colombian universities.
Don't leave Colombia without a visit to our city and partaking in what it has to offer!