Bogotá Travelers Recommend

Though this city sprawls, the vast majority of attractions are located in Bogota’s quaint, colonial historic district, known as the Candelaria. You’re here for the exquisite churches and fascinating museums, of which there are dozens; it’s worth planning ahead so you don’t miss favorites like the Gold and Botero Museums. Allow some time to simply wander around the old adobes and appreciate the architecture, as well as the festive student vibe, accented with cool boutiques and tiny restaurants. If it’s not too cloudy, take a cable car into the mountains and watch the sun set from Monserrate, high above the city.

Biking is alive and well in Bogota. Colombians love to bike; during the week office workers in suits zip by on their way to the office and on the weekend whole families bike together. And of course, tourists love to explore this fascinating city from the vantage point of a bike. The easiest way to get around to the main points of interest and the little back roads of this mainly flat city is on a bike tour. Discover tiny colonial streets and historical sites that you would miss on a bus tour. Get immersed in the French, Colonial, and Republican architecture of the city. If you want to go it alone, numerous bike shops make it easy to rent a bike for a few hours or the day, and the government loans bikes for free along the 7th Avenue. An inexpensive way to get around, biking allows you to linger as long as you want over the sights and gives visitors a chance to connect with locals while absorbing the energy of this dynamic city.