Juan's Guidebook
Food scene
Just minutes away from the apartment. Restaurants and elegant hotels are concentrated in the Zona G (the G stands for Gourmet), which in recent years has become a major Bogotá dining destination. Here travelers can find restaurants that specialize in brunch, meat, crepes, breakfast, and burgers, as well as excellent Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, and Peruvian food.
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Zona G
1Just minutes away from the apartment. Restaurants and elegant hotels are concentrated in the Zona G (the G stands for Gourmet), which in recent years has become a major Bogotá dining destination. Here travelers can find restaurants that specialize in brunch, meat, crepes, breakfast, and burgers, as well as excellent Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, and Peruvian food.
La Zona T has some of the city's most recognized bars, restaurants, cafes, and casinos. The (T) stand for a peatonal street with a T shape. This area provides art exhibitions, shops, co-working spaces and an unmatched nightclubbing atmosphere to dance the night away.
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Zona T
Calle 83La Zona T has some of the city's most recognized bars, restaurants, cafes, and casinos. The (T) stand for a peatonal street with a T shape. This area provides art exhibitions, shops, co-working spaces and an unmatched nightclubbing atmosphere to dance the night away.
Sightseeing
Located about an hour’s drive from the city in Zipaquirá, the Salt Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church that was built in the tunnels of an old salt mine. It’s 200 meters below ground, making this one of the more unique religious sites in the country, if not the world. Every Sunday, up to 3,000 people attend church services here.
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Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Parque De La SalLocated about an hour’s drive from the city in Zipaquirá, the Salt Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church that was built in the tunnels of an old salt mine. It’s 200 meters below ground, making this one of the more unique religious sites in the country, if not the world. Every Sunday, up to 3,000 people attend church services here.
Standing tall at over 3,000 meters, you can see Monserrate from pretty much everywhere in town. It’s a popular spot to take in the view, and since there is a church at the summit, it’s also a popular spot for local weddings. You can walk up yourself in under an hour, or you can take a cable car or funicular to the top. Keep in mind that the walk up isn’t that safe at night or alone — thieves scout out the route. Be careful!
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Monserrate
Standing tall at over 3,000 meters, you can see Monserrate from pretty much everywhere in town. It’s a popular spot to take in the view, and since there is a church at the summit, it’s also a popular spot for local weddings. You can walk up yourself in under an hour, or you can take a cable car or funicular to the top. Keep in mind that the walk up isn’t that safe at night or alone — thieves scout out the route. Be careful!
Beyondcolombia.com has a great free walking tour that will give you a solid introduction to the city. It also has a free food tour, which is a terrific way to get a taste of some local Colombian dishes (you’ll spend around 18,000 COP/$6 USD on food for the tour). Just be sure to tip your guides!
Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria.
#10-83 Carrera 8Beyondcolombia.com has a great free walking tour that will give you a solid introduction to the city. It also has a free food tour, which is a terrific way to get a taste of some local Colombian dishes (you’ll spend around 18,000 COP/$6 USD on food for the tour). Just be sure to tip your guides!
Founded in 2000, this museum is home to one of Latin America’s most important art collections. The museum was created after Fernando Botero donated hundreds of his works to the Banco de la República de Colombia with the promise that they would be displayed in a free museum for everyone to see. In addition to his own pieces, included in the donation were works by Monet, Picasso, and other world-famous artists. Take a free tour or get the audio guide (not free).
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Museo Botero
4-41 Cl. 11Founded in 2000, this museum is home to one of Latin America’s most important art collections. The museum was created after Fernando Botero donated hundreds of his works to the Banco de la República de Colombia with the promise that they would be displayed in a free museum for everyone to see. In addition to his own pieces, included in the donation were works by Monet, Picasso, and other world-famous artists. Take a free tour or get the audio guide (not free).
If you want to take a break from the city and get some fresh air, head out on a day trip to Lake Guatavita. Located around 60 kilometers north of Bogotá, this small lake is a sacred site to the region’s indigenous people and is apparently where the rumors of El Dorado originated. There are also hot springs in the nearby town of Sesquilé if you’re in need of some relaxation.
Laguna Guatavita
If you want to take a break from the city and get some fresh air, head out on a day trip to Lake Guatavita. Located around 60 kilometers north of Bogotá, this small lake is a sacred site to the region’s indigenous people and is apparently where the rumors of El Dorado originated. There are also hot springs in the nearby town of Sesquilé if you’re in need of some relaxation.