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Bogotá is the capital of and largest city in Colombia. It is a place where people from all around the country converge and is therefore diverse and multicultural. Within this city, the past and present come together.

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The city is also very green, thanks to its parks and the hills that extend along its eastern boundary, which are dwarfed by their two highest peaks, Monserrate and Guadalupe. The landscape that the people of Bogotá enjoy daily—the sea of green that makes up the Andes mountain range, rising up in the east—would be nearly impossible to find in any other large city.

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But Bogotá also has the colors of modern buildings and authentic colonial roof tiles that are a true historical treasure from the colonial era.

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Thanks to this fusion of past and present, Bogotá is an ideal location, rich in history, entertainment, delicious cuisine, culture, business, and much more.

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Bogotá, capital of Colombia, is located in one of the country’s six, the Andean Region - which is located throughout the center of the Colombian territory.  It is located in the Cundiboyacense plateau and on the savanna that bears its name, at 2,600 meters above the sea level.

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Bogotá is the melting pot of Colombia. Cultures from all of the country’s various regions have a place here, from the cuisine of the Coffee Triangle to the exhilaration and joy of the Caribbean, or the artisanal heritage of Boyacá and the Valle de Cauca Festival. Bogotá brings together the best of Colombia, and for that reason, it should be at the top of your list of places to visit.

 

Plan your visit

How to get there

AIRPORT

Fly in to Bogotá's  airport, El Dorado International Airport (BOG).

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The airport is located approx. 16 km/10 miles from the venue.

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Because the capital of Colombia is in the center of the Colombian territory, which is, in turn, the gateway to the South American continent, many flights include a stopover at Bogota’s airport

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
 

As far as public transport goes, Bogotá uses an Integrated Public Transport System (SITP for its initials in Spanish). You can plan your trip beforehand using the TransMilenio website and Moovit app, available for iOS and Android.

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For people travelling within South America, it is possible to arrive by train.

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Getting around in Bogotá city, we do recommend the use of taxis, or other car-sharing services.

TAXI & GETTING AROUND
 

If you take a taxi, it's best to order one over the phone or using a mobile app from a known company like Easy Taxi or Taxis Libres. Apps like Beat, Uber, and Cabify are also used in Bogotá, and can help you get around without any complications and make the most of your visit.

Tourist VISA

Full overview of which countries are exempt from needing visa to enter Colombia can be found here

The local currency

The Colombian peso

The Colombian peso is the country's legal tender. It is generally identified with the abbreviation COP, and you'll find that the official peso symbol ($) is used locally.

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A wide selection of banknotes and coins are used. You will find 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 peso coins and 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 peso banknotes, highlighting Colombia's wealth and diversity.

Things to do

The sanctuary of Monserrate

The sanctuary of Monserrate

The sanctuary of Monserrate in the eastern hills of Bogotá can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. It is located at 3,172 meters above sea level, at the top of Monserrate or Cerro de Las Nieves. Devotees walk up an almost two mile path to this traditional site of religious pilgrimage, which began in 1620 with the shrine of Our Lady of Monserrate. The basilica houses the image of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate, an effigy of Christ which, according to the faithful, performs miracles, and at t

La Perseverancia Marketplace, Bogotá's gastronomic attraction

La Perseverancia Marketplace, Bogotá's gastronomic attraction

This marketplace, declared a Cultural Heritage of Bogotá, is one of the largest tourist and gastronomic attractions in the capital of Colombia, as it offers a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy products, and grains, and is the meeting point for typical Colombian food.

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