Bogota

City · 🇨🇴 Colombia

Population 8,034,649

Area 1,630 km²

Time zone America/Bogota

Official website bogota.gov.co

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Bogotá, D.c. Unmissables

Bogotá’s high-altitude landscape is defined by the Cerro de Monserrate, accessible by cable car for panoramic views. The city’s historic heart, La Candelaria, houses the Gold Museum’s extensive pre-Columbian artifacts and the Botero Museum’s signature oversized sculptures. Cultural landmarks center around Bolívar Square, featuring the Primary Cathedral and Liévano Palace. For local commerce and social life, the list includes the artisanal Pasaje Rivas Market and the vibrant nightlife of Zona T, alongside the theatrical dining at Andrés Carne de Res.

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Bogota Peaks and Viewpoints

Bogotá sits in a high-altitude savanna flanked by the Eastern Hills, providing numerous natural vantage points. This collection features the iconic 3,152-meter Monserrate and the historic Plaza de Bolívar, alongside lesser-known peaks like Alto Los Tunjos and Cuchilla Las Ánimas. These locations span from the urban center to the high-altitude páramo of Sumapaz, offering views of the city's grid, the southern residential districts, and the surrounding Andean cordillera. Many sites also serve as critical communication hubs marked by telecommunication towers.

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Bogota Markets and Food Halls

Bogota’s market landscape ranges from the historic Pasaje Rivas, specializing in traditional crafts and woven goods, to the massive Plaza de Paloquemao, the city's primary hub for cut flowers and exotic fruits. These traditional plazas de mercado serve as essential community centers where vendors offer regional produce, artisanal cheeses, and local culinary staples. This collection highlights district markets in Kennedy, Bosa, and Suba, reflecting the city’s complex agricultural distribution network and regional food culture.

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Bogotá Parks and Wetlands

Bogotá’s green landscape features the expansive Simón Bolívar Park, a central hub for sports and events, and the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden, Colombia’s largest botanical research center. To the north, the historic Plaza de Usaquén and the commercial 93 Park offer urban recreation. The city also preserves vital ecosystems like the Tibabuyes and La Florida wetlands, which serve as crucial habitats for migratory birds and native biodiversity.

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Bogotá Cultural Highlights

Bogotá’s cultural landscape features the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold at the Museo del Oro and significant 20th-century works at the Museo Botero. Historical landmarks include the National Museum, housed in a former 19th-century penitentiary, and the neoclassical Colón Theatre. The city’s scientific side is represented by the Maloka interactive museum and the Planetario del Sur, while various community theaters and art centers across districts like Ciudad Bolívar and Kennedy support local performing arts.

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