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Bogota is a large, modern city and the thriving capital of Colombia, which for the last few years has become an increasingly popular tourist and holiday destination. Nestled high up in the Andes, the city offers a fantastic mix of the new and old: high rise buildings overlooking historic churches, trendy boutiques serving on century-old plazas and busy roads passing through century-old colonial districts. Experience a little of what Colombia has to offer in the wonderful city of Bogota.
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Bogotá
Bogota is a large, modern city and the thriving capital of Colombia, which for the last few years has become an increasingly popular tourist and holiday destination. Nestled high up in the Andes, the city offers a fantastic mix of the new and old: high rise buildings overlooking historic churches, trendy boutiques serving on century-old plazas and busy roads passing through century-old colonial districts. Experience a little of what Colombia has to offer in the wonderful city of Bogota.
Sightseeing
The Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, commonly known as El Campín, is the main stadium of Bogotá, Colombia. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1938 and has a current capacity of 36,343 spectators. It is the home ground of the Categoría Primera A teams Millonarios F.C and Santa Fe
Estadio Nemesio Camacho el Campín-AK 24 - CL 53B
The Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, commonly known as El Campín, is the main stadium of Bogotá, Colombia. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1938 and has a current capacity of 36,343 spectators. It is the home ground of the Categoría Primera A teams Millonarios F.C and Santa Fe
Monserrate is a high mountain over 10,000 feet high that dominates the city center of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It rises to 3,152 meters above the sea level, where there is a church with a shrine, devoted to El Señor Caído. The Mountain, already considered sacred in pre-Columbian times when the area was inhabited by the indigenous Muisca, is a pilgrim destination, as well as a major tourist attraction. In addition to the church, the summit contains restaurants, cafeteria, souvenir shops and many smaller tourist facilities. Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, by funicular, or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims. The climbing route was previously closed due to wildfires and landslides caused by a drought, but it reopened in 2017. All downtown Bogotá, south Bogotá and some sections of the north of the city are visible facing west, making it a popular destination to watch the sunset over the city. Every year, Monserrate and its neighbour Guadalupe attract many tourists.
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Monserrate
Monserrate is a high mountain over 10,000 feet high that dominates the city center of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It rises to 3,152 meters above the sea level, where there is a church with a shrine, devoted to El Señor Caído. The Mountain, already considered sacred in pre-Columbian times when the area was inhabited by the indigenous Muisca, is a pilgrim destination, as well as a major tourist attraction. In addition to the church, the summit contains restaurants, cafeteria, souvenir shops and many smaller tourist facilities. Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, by funicular, or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims. The climbing route was previously closed due to wildfires and landslides caused by a drought, but it reopened in 2017. All downtown Bogotá, south Bogotá and some sections of the north of the city are visible facing west, making it a popular destination to watch the sunset over the city. Every year, Monserrate and its neighbour Guadalupe attract many tourists.
The National Museum of Colombia is the National Museum of Colombia housing collections on its history, art, culture. Located in Bogotá downtown, is the biggest and oldest museum in Colombia. The National Museum of Colombia is a dependency of the Colombian Ministry of Culture. The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent, built in 1823. Its fortress architecture is built in stone and brick. The plant includes arches, domes and columns forming a sort of Greek cross over which 104 prison cells are distributed, with solid wall façade. It was known as the Panóptico and served as a prison until 1946. In 1948, the building was adapted for National Museum and restored in 1975. The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods. Permanent exhibitions present archeology and ethnography samples from Colombian artefacts dating 10,000 years BC, up to twentieth century indigenous and afro- Colombian art and culture
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Museo Nacional
The National Museum of Colombia is the National Museum of Colombia housing collections on its history, art, culture. Located in Bogotá downtown, is the biggest and oldest museum in Colombia. The National Museum of Colombia is a dependency of the Colombian Ministry of Culture. The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent, built in 1823. Its fortress architecture is built in stone and brick. The plant includes arches, domes and columns forming a sort of Greek cross over which 104 prison cells are distributed, with solid wall façade. It was known as the Panóptico and served as a prison until 1946. In 1948, the building was adapted for National Museum and restored in 1975. The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods. Permanent exhibitions present archeology and ethnography samples from Colombian artefacts dating 10,000 years BC, up to twentieth century indigenous and afro- Colombian art and culture
The Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Bogotá & Primate of Colombia, officially the Cathedral Basilica Metropolitan & Primate of the Immaculate Conception & Saint Peter of Bogotá, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the eastern side of Bolívar Square in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. It is seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá, Luis José Rueda Aparicio. The Cathedral was built four-times in the same place. The first construction took place between 1556-1565 to replace the original thatched chapel, but due to poor foundation it later collapsed. The second construction took place around in 1572, yet the earthquake of 1785 reduced it to ruins. The fourth and final construction occurred between 1807 and 1823. It is said to be built by descendants of Jesuit missionaries. When the Spanish conquerors officially founded the city of Bogotá, they established in 12 huts and a hay-church, that -after being totally built- would take the name of Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá. The cathedral holds the remains of Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, founder of Bogotá. The cathedral, its area 5,300 square meters, is the biggest in Colombia and one of the biggest ones in South America.
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Catedral Primada de Bogota
11-10 Carrera 7The Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Bogotá & Primate of Colombia, officially the Cathedral Basilica Metropolitan & Primate of the Immaculate Conception & Saint Peter of Bogotá, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the eastern side of Bolívar Square in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. It is seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá, Luis José Rueda Aparicio. The Cathedral was built four-times in the same place. The first construction took place between 1556-1565 to replace the original thatched chapel, but due to poor foundation it later collapsed. The second construction took place around in 1572, yet the earthquake of 1785 reduced it to ruins. The fourth and final construction occurred between 1807 and 1823. It is said to be built by descendants of Jesuit missionaries. When the Spanish conquerors officially founded the city of Bogotá, they established in 12 huts and a hay-church, that -after being totally built- would take the name of Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá. The cathedral holds the remains of Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, founder of Bogotá. The cathedral, its area 5,300 square meters, is the biggest in Colombia and one of the biggest ones in South America.
This Catholic basilica is in Chapinero, a town in the north part of the greater Bogota area. Completed in 1904 the Neogothic-Moorish style church dedicated to 'Our Lady of Lourdes' plays a pivotal role in the archdiocese of Bogota, due to its size and -by local standards- splendor. Compared to other churches in the Candelaria area it is light inside and has plain surfaces. The many pointed arches and stained glass windows give it a special atmosphere. The chapel with the Lady of Lourdes is behind the main altar, where at the moment is an elaborate Nativity scene.
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Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
63-27 Cra. 13This Catholic basilica is in Chapinero, a town in the north part of the greater Bogota area. Completed in 1904 the Neogothic-Moorish style church dedicated to 'Our Lady of Lourdes' plays a pivotal role in the archdiocese of Bogota, due to its size and -by local standards- splendor. Compared to other churches in the Candelaria area it is light inside and has plain surfaces. The many pointed arches and stained glass windows give it a special atmosphere. The chapel with the Lady of Lourdes is behind the main altar, where at the moment is an elaborate Nativity scene.
The Botero Museum also known as Museo Botero is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It houses one of Latin America's most important international art collections. It sees 500,000 visitors annually, around 1,000 daily, and of those 2,000 students per month. Being in La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá, the museum is in close proximity to other important landmarks like the Luis Ángel Arango Library and the Gold Museum of Bogotá
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Museo Botero
4-41 Cl. 11The Botero Museum also known as Museo Botero is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It houses one of Latin America's most important international art collections. It sees 500,000 visitors annually, around 1,000 daily, and of those 2,000 students per month. Being in La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá, the museum is in close proximity to other important landmarks like the Luis Ángel Arango Library and the Gold Museum of Bogotá
93 Park or 93rd Street Park is a commercial and recreational park located at the 93rd Street in El Chicó, in the north of Bogota, Colombia. Is one of Bogota's most popular shopping, night club and restaurant areas
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Park 93
11A-41 Cl. 9393 Park or 93rd Street Park is a commercial and recreational park located at the 93rd Street in El Chicó, in the north of Bogota, Colombia. Is one of Bogota's most popular shopping, night club and restaurant areas
Neighborhoods
Zona Rosa, also known as "Zona T" for the T shaped area at its heart, is the prime nightclub district of Bogotá, and also home to plenty of upscale restaurants, nice hotels, and shopping. The area surrounding the zone proper is starting to look like the city's new, modern downtown, with big office buildings and folks in suits by day.
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Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa, also known as "Zona T" for the T shaped area at its heart, is the prime nightclub district of Bogotá, and also home to plenty of upscale restaurants, nice hotels, and shopping. The area surrounding the zone proper is starting to look like the city's new, modern downtown, with big office buildings and folks in suits by day.
While “Chapinero” technically covers a huge stretch of Bogota that includes the hip neighborhoods of La Zona Rosa and Chicó y el Parque 93, most locals distinguish Chapinero from these neighboring areas.
Occupying the northern east of the city, Chapinero is home to some of Bogota’s most affluent residents, and it’s also the major hub of university activity within the city.
And due to its prime location, it provides easy access to both those neighborhoods and the traditional downtown.
As might be expected by a neighborhood with a well-heeled, young, and educated populace, there’s a distinctly bohemian vibe to the area. Chapinero is a pretty small neighborhood, and that means that visitors staying in the area can get practically anywhere they want on foot.
If you’re looking for an LGBQT-friendly place to stay in Bogota, you’ll definitely want to check out Chapinero Alto. This mini-neighborhood is known among some locals as Chapigay because it’s home to one of the city’s largest gay populations.
But even outside of Chapinero Alto, the neighborhood is well-regarded for its large number of high-end restaurants and hip little boutiques and coffee shops.
While there aren’t much in the way of historical landmarks, Chapinero is ideal for visitors who want a base camp that offers them some insulation from the more chaotic hustle and bustle of the city.
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Chapinero Alto
While “Chapinero” technically covers a huge stretch of Bogota that includes the hip neighborhoods of La Zona Rosa and Chicó y el Parque 93, most locals distinguish Chapinero from these neighboring areas.
Occupying the northern east of the city, Chapinero is home to some of Bogota’s most affluent residents, and it’s also the major hub of university activity within the city.
And due to its prime location, it provides easy access to both those neighborhoods and the traditional downtown.
As might be expected by a neighborhood with a well-heeled, young, and educated populace, there’s a distinctly bohemian vibe to the area. Chapinero is a pretty small neighborhood, and that means that visitors staying in the area can get practically anywhere they want on foot.
If you’re looking for an LGBQT-friendly place to stay in Bogota, you’ll definitely want to check out Chapinero Alto. This mini-neighborhood is known among some locals as Chapigay because it’s home to one of the city’s largest gay populations.
But even outside of Chapinero Alto, the neighborhood is well-regarded for its large number of high-end restaurants and hip little boutiques and coffee shops.
While there aren’t much in the way of historical landmarks, Chapinero is ideal for visitors who want a base camp that offers them some insulation from the more chaotic hustle and bustle of the city.
Chapinero is a vibrant set of neighbourhoods filled with university students, bohemian cafes, bars and restaurants. Just north of the traditional downtown area, it runs from Calle 39 in the south to Calle 100 in the north and is limited to the west by Avenida Caracas and to the east by the mountains. This article only deals with the southern half of chapinero, namely the area up to Calle 71. For the northern parts see Zona Rosa and Parque 93.
Chapinero Alto, one of the alternative neighborhoods in the city, is located between Calle 45 and Calle 65. One of the most LGBT tolerant zones of the metropolis, also known as Chapigay or Gay Hills, it is home to the larger part of the LGBT population of Bogotá.
Zona G (G for Gourmet) is located between Calles 65 and 71 and Carreras 3 and 7. This area is home to the most prestigious restaurants of the city.
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Zona G
1Chapinero is a vibrant set of neighbourhoods filled with university students, bohemian cafes, bars and restaurants. Just north of the traditional downtown area, it runs from Calle 39 in the south to Calle 100 in the north and is limited to the west by Avenida Caracas and to the east by the mountains. This article only deals with the southern half of chapinero, namely the area up to Calle 71. For the northern parts see Zona Rosa and Parque 93.
Chapinero Alto, one of the alternative neighborhoods in the city, is located between Calle 45 and Calle 65. One of the most LGBT tolerant zones of the metropolis, also known as Chapigay or Gay Hills, it is home to the larger part of the LGBT population of Bogotá.
Zona G (G for Gourmet) is located between Calles 65 and 71 and Carreras 3 and 7. This area is home to the most prestigious restaurants of the city.
Food scene
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CUISINES
French
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Bagatelle
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CUISINES
French
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Mistral Panaderia Artesanal
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Zona G has some of the finest eateries in Bogotá within a few small blocks. If you want elegant or romantic, this is a good choice.
Bagatelle, Calle 70 A No. 4-99, ☏ +57 1 321-3475. Once a bakery, this restaurant has the feel of a Parisian cafe. It serves crepes, sandwiches, and salads, as well as breakfast and brunch. The Bagatelle is famous for its pan de chocolate. edit
Antica Ristorante, Calle 70 A No. 4-45, ☏ +57 1 248-0254. Fancy dishes. edit
Dining out in Zona G
Criterion, Calle 69A No. 5-75, ☏ +57 1 310-1377. This contemporary restaurants offers its patrons French-influenced, gourmet dishes. The menu consists of a variety of starters and meats, and also offers its guests a tasting menu that changes weekly. Criterion was awarded the Five Star Diamond Award in 2008; the only restaurant in Colombia to receive the recognition. edit
Philippe, Carrera 5 No. 69A-30, ☏ +57 1 3130601. elegant dining. edit
Harry Sasson Restaurante, Calle 83 No. 12-49, ☏ +57 1 616-4520. Chef Harry Sasson creates delectable, international dishes with Asian influences. This restaurant also has a wide variety of wines from all over the world, including Argentina, France, and California. edit
La Hamburgueseria, Calle 70 No. 4-69, ☏ +57 1 321-3350. La Hamburgueseria is not fast food restaurant, but does offers a great variety of hamburgers and sandwiches, made from the best ingredients. This restaurant has many other locations, so be sure to check out the website to find the one closest to you! edit
La Table de Michel, Calle 69A No. 4-15, ☏ +57 1 347-7939, +57 1 347-7939. La Table de Miguel offers excellent French dishes. They also have a wine list made up of mainly French wines, but also a few Chilean. The great thing about this restaurant is that the menu is translated into various languages for the convenience of the diner. edit
Nazca, Calle 74 No 5-28, ☏ +57 1 321-3459. This Peruvian restaurant serves up to 96 people, and has a 'launch area,' where those waiting for tables can snack. The principle dish of Nazca is ceviche. edit
SUNA, Camino Natural, Calle 71 No. 4-47, ☏ +57 1 212-3721. Organic Restaurant and Market. Suna serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This environmentally-friendly restaurant offers a menu consisting of organic, vegetarian, raw, and vegan dishes. edit
Tony Roma's, Carrera 6 No. 69 A-20, ☏ +57 1 249-5271. This American chain-restaurant serves traditional American bbq, including short ribs and seafood. edit
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Zona G
1Zona G has some of the finest eateries in Bogotá within a few small blocks. If you want elegant or romantic, this is a good choice.
Bagatelle, Calle 70 A No. 4-99, ☏ +57 1 321-3475. Once a bakery, this restaurant has the feel of a Parisian cafe. It serves crepes, sandwiches, and salads, as well as breakfast and brunch. The Bagatelle is famous for its pan de chocolate. edit
Antica Ristorante, Calle 70 A No. 4-45, ☏ +57 1 248-0254. Fancy dishes. edit
Dining out in Zona G
Criterion, Calle 69A No. 5-75, ☏ +57 1 310-1377. This contemporary restaurants offers its patrons French-influenced, gourmet dishes. The menu consists of a variety of starters and meats, and also offers its guests a tasting menu that changes weekly. Criterion was awarded the Five Star Diamond Award in 2008; the only restaurant in Colombia to receive the recognition. edit
Philippe, Carrera 5 No. 69A-30, ☏ +57 1 3130601. elegant dining. edit
Harry Sasson Restaurante, Calle 83 No. 12-49, ☏ +57 1 616-4520. Chef Harry Sasson creates delectable, international dishes with Asian influences. This restaurant also has a wide variety of wines from all over the world, including Argentina, France, and California. edit
La Hamburgueseria, Calle 70 No. 4-69, ☏ +57 1 321-3350. La Hamburgueseria is not fast food restaurant, but does offers a great variety of hamburgers and sandwiches, made from the best ingredients. This restaurant has many other locations, so be sure to check out the website to find the one closest to you! edit
La Table de Michel, Calle 69A No. 4-15, ☏ +57 1 347-7939, +57 1 347-7939. La Table de Miguel offers excellent French dishes. They also have a wine list made up of mainly French wines, but also a few Chilean. The great thing about this restaurant is that the menu is translated into various languages for the convenience of the diner. edit
Nazca, Calle 74 No 5-28, ☏ +57 1 321-3459. This Peruvian restaurant serves up to 96 people, and has a 'launch area,' where those waiting for tables can snack. The principle dish of Nazca is ceviche. edit
SUNA, Camino Natural, Calle 71 No. 4-47, ☏ +57 1 212-3721. Organic Restaurant and Market. Suna serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This environmentally-friendly restaurant offers a menu consisting of organic, vegetarian, raw, and vegan dishes. edit
Tony Roma's, Carrera 6 No. 69 A-20, ☏ +57 1 249-5271. This American chain-restaurant serves traditional American bbq, including short ribs and seafood. edit