Are you looking for what to do in Bogota?
PLACES TO SEE
- Museo Botero: Named to honour the generous donation of over 100 works of art, some of them rare and never seen before; the Museo Botero is the world’s largest permanent exhibition of the world renowned artist Fernando Botero.
- Museo del Oro: The Museum of Gold as it is rightly named is Bogota’s prized possession. With over 34,000 pieces of gold and 20,000 other Colombian relics, this 3 storied museum is a fascinating visit back in time, before the Spanish inquisition.
- Iglesia de San Francisco: The oldest church of the city, this 17th century piece of architecture is considered to be the finest work of that era with equally captivating interiors and a ceiling reminiscent of Mudejar borrowed from an Islamic tradition.
- Museo Nacional: The National Museum in its former days was a prison where people who went against the conquerors were imprisoned. The Museo Nacional will take you through the events that shaped the Colombia the world knows today.
- Catedral Primada: Dubbed as the biggest church in all of South America, the Catedral Primada is un-miss-able when strolling through the Bolivar Plaza. Like most churches in Colombia, the brilliant façade does is not reflected among the interiors, although there are some impressive paintings and sculptures from the 17/18th century.
Below we have a list of things to do in Bogota and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.
This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Bogota getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.
Make the most of your trip to Bogota with confidence.