Guide to Bogota, Colombia

Bogota opens up to the adventurous traveller a host of riches, being one of the biggest cities in Latin America. Bogota’s historic quarter has long laid claim to be the original capital of Spanish colonial South America, with it’s cultural riches of art galleries, experimental theatres and fine dining establishments. Vibrant entertainment options and nightlife, be it salsa clubs, rock shows, steakhouses-cum-dance parties, enticing coffeeshops, cocktail bars or world-class restaurants, indicate why Bogota has the nickname ‘Athens of South America’.

Top reasons to visit Bogota

Many landmark events in Colombian and South American independence took place in La Candeleria, a historic mid-sixteenth century colonial neighbourhood in Bogota.

Main areas of Bogota

Centro International

Sights - Santamaria Bullring

La Candelaria

Sights - Plaza de Bolivar

When to go to Bogota

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Top Attractions in Bogota

• Simon Bolivar Park
• Maloka Museum
• Plaza de Bolivar
• Casa de la Moneda
• Torre Colpatria
• Nuestro Señor de Monserrate
• Primatial Cathedral of Bogota

Shopping in Bogota

• Shopping Centre - Centro Mayor, Centro Anding, Gran Estacion, Centro Commercial Atlantis
• Books - Spooky House, Casa Tomado
• Delicatessen - Plaza de el Restrepo
• Department Store - Jumbo Calle 80, CC Pasadena, Flamingo, Centro Commercial Mercurio, Exito
• Outdoors Equipment/Climbing/Sports - MonoDedo, Thundra
• Market - Plaza de Mercado la Perseverancia
• Outlet - Americas Factory Centre

Eating in Bogota

Local delicacies such as arepas (corn flour based pancakes with fillings ceviche or empanadas can be found at La Sociedad, Restaurante Santa Clara or Gato Gris.

Recommended restaurants include Club Colombia, Wok, Di Lucca, Sant Just, Cevicheria Central, El Techo Restaurante Lounge, Luna, Cafe Amarti, Casa, Julia, Taqueria Don Clemente, Casa De La Cultura Mexicana, Andres Carne de Res DC, Tapas Macarena, Gato Gris and Criterion.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Bogota

• Coffee - Cafe Oma, La Puerta Falsa, Brot
• Bars - The Pub, BBC Parque 93, Britannia, Quiebra Canto, Asilo Bar, Rock Garden Pub, Casa Babylon, El Salto del Angel, Yumi, ugly American Bar and Grill, Area 51, Escobar Rosas
• Clubs - El Castillo, La Piscina, Savoy, Sandunguera, Club de Oficiales Fuerza Aerea Colombiana
• Craft beers/Brewery - Cerveceria Irlandesa
• Live Music - El Bandido Bistro, Gaira, Teatro Metropol
• Museums - Colombian National Museum, Planetarium of Bogota, Museo Botero, Gold Museum, Children’s Museum of Bogota
• Art - Bogota Museum of Modern Art, Cinema Colobia Embajador

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