Parks and gardens in Bogota

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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National Park

The Enrique Olaya Herrera National Park, better known as National Park is a park located in the Eastern hills of Bogotá, in the northeast…

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Bogotá Botanical Garden

The José Celestino Mutis botanical garden is Colombia's biggest botanical garden.

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93 Park

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.

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Simón Bolívar Park

Sporty types can get their heart pumping on the jogging track or over a game of volleyball. Another option is to relax on the benches!

Plaza de Usaquén

A historic square in northern Bogotá surrounded by colonial-style architecture, serving as the focal point for the neighborhood’s traditional Sunday flea market and artisan crafts.

Parque Metropolitano El Porvenir

A large-scale urban recreational area in the Bosa locality featuring sports courts, skating rinks, and extensive walking paths designed for community recreation.

Parque Metropolitano El Porvenir - Gibraltar

An extension of the El Porvenir park system located on the site of a former landfill, now transformed into a green space with sports fields and social areas.

Parque Metropolitano El Porvenir

A significant green space in southwestern Bogotá providing multi-use sports fields, cycling paths, and open lawns for the surrounding residential neighborhoods.