BOGOTA D.C
Heigth: 2.640 mt.
Temperature: 17 Degrees Centigrade.
Population: 8.200.000 Inhabitants

The capital is located on a plateau of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes 2630 meters above sea level, bounded on the west by the Bogota River, south of the foothills of Sumapaz Páramo and north with the land Agricultural Sabana.

A classic, modern and captivating capital of the country surrounding rivers: Archbishop, San Cristobal, San Francisco and Tunjuelito and most important, the Bogota River which rises in the town of Villapinzón.
Bogota is perhaps the only city in the country that brings together people from various regions of the country. At the moment, has about seven million inhabitants and is divided into 20 localities covering all sectors of the city, each has a local mayor and a board administrator.

The temperature is normal in the capital in the 14 ° C, but the day may have unpredictable changes in temperature.
The city has about 45 theaters, 58 museums, 62 art galleries, 161 cultural assets, 75 major sports facilities, 40 cinemas, 28 churches attractions, 132 national monuments, 25 universities, the center of interactive art Maloka science and technology and 123 hotels.
ATTRACTIONS

NATURAL HISTORY

Monserrate Sanctuary: Located at 3190 meters. above sea level in the hills east of Santa Fe de Bogota, dominates the city. There is "The Lord Fallen," which is an ancient temple site of pilgrimage.
Quinta de Bolivar Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
House Museum July 20: Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. / Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Barrio de la Candelaria: The traditional neighborhood of Bogota, with cobbled streets and colonial houses up about the most beautiful cityscapes in the capital.
Museo Nacional de Colombia: Hours: Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. / Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. / Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Museo del Oro Bank of the Republic: is the best gold museum in the world.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. / Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
 

PARKS

National Park: This is one of the main "lungs" of Bogota, located on the eastern slopes of the hills, offers a variety of sports like football, basketball, hockey on the aerobics, trotting, cycling and many others .
Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar: It takes more than ten years of the construction, but worth the wait. Their grown trees, an imposing lake (boat rental) jogging track and the road-trip cycle is the most remarkable. It also offers an outdoor venue for possible massive.
Independence Park: This small park in the center of the capital offers a beautiful green well kept, a small platform for outdoor events and the first construction in the cement that was used in Santa Fe de Bogota Among Races 5 and 7 Calle 26

  


 

PARTIES

  • Bullfighting season in January and February.
  • Iberoamerican Theater Festival in March .
  • Eurocine Film Festival in April.
  • Summer Festival in August Jazz Park in September.
  • Film Festival in October. 

 
 

GASTRONOMY

The dish of the region is the Ajiaco, a delicious soup with various kinds of potatoes, corn, chicken, capers and cream.