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Diverse and multicultural city
Guatavita Zipaquira Bogota
13°C ~ 55°F
Average
80%
Relative Humidity
2,625
MASL
7,901,650
Population
Bogota is known as the most cultural city in Colombia. It is the home of the 'cachacos' - men from Bogota who dress in shirts, jackets, and ties. But it is also a city of hardworking 'paisas', friendly and dancing 'vallunos', happy and colorful 'costeños' from the coastal areas, brave 'llaneros', wonderful 'guajiros' and the ancestral indigenous people, the noble and unique 'chocoanos' and millions of animals such as cats and dogs, herons, tufts and pigeons, which remind us that this is the sound of the capital of our country, Bogota sounds like the song of all Colombians under a cold climate with a bohemian essence.
The city is inhabited by almost 8 million people from all corners of the country and the world, making it the largest city in Colombia.
Bogota was founded in 1538 by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada and played a significant role in the fight for independence. Today, it is a city full of history.
The city offers diverse businesses, industries, gastronomy, and hotels. It is also home to numerous parks, libraries, theaters, museums, and churches. Bogota has a complete cultural agenda around music, theater, and other artistic expressions that have led it to be recognized nationally and internationally. These features make Bogota a multicultural city that is cherished by Colombians and visitors.
By Air:
Bogota is the main air hub in Colombia with its El Dorado International Airport, where flights arrive and depart from any destination in Colombia and the world.
By Land:
Bogota has two inter-municipal bus terminals, the Terminal Salitre, and the Terminal del Sur, used by thousands of travelers to leave and arrive to and from all cities and municipalities in Colombia.
In Bogota, streets are called 'calles' and 'carreras' and the hills of Monserrate and Guadalupe are the main reference; 'carreras' have a parallel orientation to these in a north-south direction, and their numbering increases from east to west. The 'calles' are perpendicular to the hills, in an east-west direction, and their numbering increases from south to north. In the city you will also find transversals and diagonals; The transversals have the same orientation as the 'carreras', while diagonals follow the 'calles'. Besides, avenues can be 'carreras', like Carrera 30 Avenue, or 'calles', such as Calle 26 Avenue.
Public Transportation: Bogota's public transportation is a system integrated that combines different means of transport, such as TransMilenio, SITP, TransMiCable and the future Metro. These means of transport allow you to get around the city quickly and economically. If you want to use this means of transport, you need a card called Tullave, which you can buy and recharge at the stations or online, but Bogota also has various Apps where you will find a variety of means of transport.
Bogota is known for its delightful gastronomic diversity, and one of its most famous dishes is the Ajiaco Santafereno. This mouth-watering chicken soup is made of varied potatoes, capers, heavy cream, and corn on the cob, and it's often served with rice and avocado. If you ever get a chance to visit our capital, you must try this dish. In addition, on cold afternoons, locals enjoy drinks like 'tintico' and 'perico' made with coffee, and as a side dish a delicious artisan bread. You should also try 'breva' sweet with cheese and 'dulce de leche' or milk caramel; the Lulo juice and cape gooseberry are popular and offer unique flavors.
#Ajiaco #AjiacoColombiano #AjiacoBogota #BogotaFood #ColombianFood #BestColombianFood #FamousColombianDishes #TraditionalColombianDishes #ColombianGastronomy #ColombianCuisine #Foodies #TastyFoodBogota is home to major national and international events. One of its main venues, Corferias, has a great program of events throughout the year. Additionally, we can highlight the following city events:
110V
Type A and B
COP
Colombian Peso
Water
Drinkable
Outfit
Casual
Please keep in mind the following tips before traveling to Bogota. The city has type A or B plugs, so ensure to carry a type A adapter if you have a type B or European type C plug; in some places only Type A plugs are available. The voltage in the city is 110V AC and the grid is stable all the time.
Most businesses in the city accept credit cards, so we recommend carrying at least $100,000 in cash per person and day, especially if you plan to visit rural places or distant towns. Colombian Pesos come in $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000 bills.
The tap water in Bogota is 100% drinkable, but we don't recommend drinking tap water in nearby municipalities and towns. So, it's better to drink bottled water or bottled drinks. On most tours, we'll provide you with a hydration kit, which includes environmentally friendly bottles or containers.
The climate in the city is usually temperate or cold climates. Casual clothing is enough, however, we recommend wearing sunglasses, a hat, or a cap to protect yourself from the sun and a light coat during the day, due to the elevation of the city and temperate climate it is possible that you could get sunburned without noticing it. Very early in the morning or at night, we recommend that you dress very warmly, as you can feel temperatures of up to 5°C (41°F). Our guides will guide you with the appropriate clothing to visit the destinations from the day before.
Destinations:
Salento Bogota Sta Rosa Cabal Cartagena Buenavista Armenia Guatavita Zipaquira
Next Tour:
January 14 / 2025
Languages:
Español, English
Book with
USD 100
From:
USD 1,871
per person
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