Bogota: Capital city of Colombia a place where cosmopolitan meets colonial

Bogota is the Capital of Colombia and one of the most populated cities in Latin America with more than 8 million people living in this city, you will be pushed by crowded stations and loud noises while walking through subway or the city streets.

Bogota, is indeed where the big things are taking place. Usually, the big concerts or festivals are celebrated here (Stereo Picnic, Rock Al Parque, 40 principales and much more. You can also find any other attracting festivals as 'Feria del libro', 'Comicon'.

“Bogotá is Colombia's beating heart, an engaging and vibrant capital cradled by chilly Andean peaks and steeped in sophisticated urban cool.” Lonely Planet

So now let's get real, let me tell you what you can do here in this place and what can you eat while being here and in addition where can you party at and have fun while drinking some 'Aguardiente'.

About The People

Typically la gente (people) in this city are nicknamed as 'rollos', which is basically used for any other Colombia citizen to describe people from the capital city. Due to being the capital city, Bogota's citizen tend to be highly cultural, open-minded and why not, more stressed.

If you want to boost your Spanish skills, Bogota might be the perfect place to do it, why? because they have or use probably the most neutral Spanish accent. Most people in the capital are friendly however not that much as other cities like Medellin, Cali, or Barranquilla. I mean is a big city and big cities alight with stress and fast paced ambients. So that's why I consider people fro example from Cali more kind.

The food here can vary depending on the side of the city you are at, but mostly here people eat the same as other places in Colombia with a small differences as for their traditional soup is 'Ajiaco' and for me, is Sancocho. Among other traditional food in Bogota they have 'Mogollas', 'Empanadas', and more. Personally I prefer the food in Cali, because it has a better taste. My humble opinion here.

Places To See In Bogota

Among the best sightseeing places we have the following: Museo Botero, Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), Monserrate, Zona G (nightlife area), Plaza Bolivar (Main plaza), Palacio Nariño (president's residence) and La Candelaria, this last one is city's cultural epicenter.

So basically there are several of places to see here, and actually depending on the season you are visiting the city, you might be able to find great music festivals, affairs or events.

But Bogota is definitely a place to enjoy concerns, so take a time to see if there are concerns before heading to this place. I love #StereoPicnic since is one of the most enjoyable festivals in all country

Plaza de Bolivar

The main Plaza located near the 'Palacio de Nariño' which is the house resident of the President. Bogota's oldest church is a mighty landmark, constructed with missionary zeal between 1550 and 1567. It stands at Carrera 7 and Avenida Jiménez, happily out of kilter with the modern office blocks around it. (Cover photo)

La Candelaria

It's a place to get lost in culture and local drinks, if you speak Spanish well don't miss out on the local comedians near ''El Chorro'' to enjoy and laugh. La candelaria is a perfect place to walk around the stoned paths of the city center to be spectator to a place where the architecture, the art and the culture are combined in a perfect way.

Do you enjoy watching things from above and getting the best city views? Well, don't miss out the Mount Monserrate.

Monserrate

Definitely a must to visit in Bogota. it will not be easy to get up there, but neither impossible just make sure to bring water and be ready to walk up for about an hour (don't remember exactly) but the view is worth it!

Have you ever enjoyed the company of a militar while seeing a new cite? I know this is incredible and funny, but yes, when I was there our free walking city tour was included with military service, things that you only see in Colombia lol

Inside La Candelaria you can find full offers for accommodation. Personally I recommend this one, ''El Chocolate'' very lovely decorated.

This room was quite like being in the shire. It's a big building and you can always meet new visitors plus they include breakfast!

Gold Museum

This was an epic visit! It shows an extraordinary selection of the pre-Hispanic gold work collection is situated in Santander Park downtown Bogotá, Colombia. The museum receives around 500,000 tourists per year.

The museum displays a selection of pre-Columbian gold and other metal alloys, such as Tumbaga, and contains the largest collection of gold artifacts in the world in its exhibition rooms on the second and third floors. Together with pottery, stone, shell, wood and textile objects, these items, made of indigenous cultures! This is a one of a kind nothing like this in the world.

The displays are amazing and very well preserved. I honestly was not going to visit it, but I am glad I did! If you love gold or really appreciate the preservation of ancient artifacts, then give this place a visit.

Great pieces of hand-made gold art, historical value. Nice organization, great visit this museum. You can spend from 1 to 1:30h into your visit.

Museo Botero

Another museum not to miss up! it displays pieces, plump sculptures; exaggerated human figures – by Fernando Botero, Colombia's greatest living artist.

I personally like this one, because it was nice to walk into a museum and not have to pay or wait in line...and see great art not only by Botero but by some great masters he collected...beautiful building housing the collection

Nearly all of Bogotá's traditional attractions are here

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Best regards,

Jaime S