BOGOTA
Bogotá is located 8,600 feet above sea level in the Savannah of Bogotá (Sabana de Bogotá) a gigantic plateau in the Andes Mountains. The eastern city limit is bordered by the Cordillera of the Andean mountain range. The western city limit is bordered by the Bogotá River. The Sumapaz moorland borders Bogota to the south while the northern city limit is drawn by the cities of Chía & Sopó. Bogota is Colombia largest city.
Gold Museum
This is certainly THE museum to see in Bogota. The Gold Museum is Bogota’s most important museum, displaying an extraordinary selection of its pre-Hispanic goldwork collection – the biggest in the world. The museum has a collection of 50,000 pieces, including besides the rich goldwork collection also other pre-Hispanic pottery, stone, shell, wood and textile, as well as archaeological objects from national indigenous cultures.
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The Zona-T is Bogotá’s biggest and most famous nightlife district, hosting many restaurants, bars and clubs. Located in the sector of Chapinero, it is also popular for its wide variety of restaurants and bars.
Zona-G, is Bogota’s Gourmet district, hosting the town’s best national and international restaurants. It is located in an exclusive area north of Bogotá, between Carreras 5 and 7th Streets and 71-79.
La Candelaria, the historical neighborhood of Bogotá, and home to typical, mostly colonial style bars and restaurants. It is the historical and cultural heart of the capital, located in the ancient center of the city, close to the governmental palace.Montserrate
Monserrate is a mountain that dominates the city centre of Bogotá, and rises to 3,152 metres (10,341 ft) above the sea level. The hill is a pilgrim destination due to its church with a shrine, devoted to “El Señor Caído” (The Fallen Lord), as well as a tourist attraction to enjoy the most beautiful view and watch impressive sunsets over the capital. Monserrate can be accessed by cable, tram or foot.
Simon Bolivar Park
The Parque Metropolitano Simon Bolivar is Bogota’s largest urban and most important park area of Bogota. The Metropolitan Simón Bolívar Park, includes surrounding park areas, sport complexes, the botanical garden, and the Bogotá Sports Palace, where many concerts and events are hosted annually. The extension of the Simon Bolivar Park is greater than New York’s Central Park.
Colpatria Tower
The Torre Colpatria, (Colpatria Tower) is Colombia’s tallest building and second tallest in South America. Built in 1978, it has 50 floors and a total height of 196 meters. It is dominating Bogota’s skyline as financial HQ of different national and international banks and financial corporations.
