How many days to spend in Bogotá?
Bogotá is the cosmopolitan and dynamic capital of Colombia. Here you can meet people from all corners of Colombia and many foreigners. Still, despite its multiculturalism, it has its own identity, an authentic historical heritage, great restaurants, excellent nightlife, and unique touristy places. You need at least 3-4 days to enjoy it, and two days as a minimum.
People get always surprised by the immensity of Bogotá and its beautiful green, thanks to its mountains.
Most international flights, especially European flights, arrive at Bogotá, so don’t hesitate to discover this beautiful city.
If you arrive from the USA or Canada, there are more options to arrive at other small cities in Colombia but try not to skip Bogota; it would surprise you.
Our recommendation is to stay a minimum of two (2) full days in Bogotá:
Day 1 and Must-Places:
La Candelaria and the Historical Center, and enjoy lunch at the top of the Monserrate Hill with a great view of the city. Here is where the colorful colonial buildings stand next to contemporary street art; visit the Gold Museum with its remarkable collection of more than 30,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts. You can also enjoy La Candelaria and the Historical Center on a Bike Tour.
Paloquemao Market and Salt Cathedral:
The tour to the Paloquemao Market is a gastronomy experience selected as one of the 20 best food tours around the world by The Guardian, Paloquemao Market: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/jun/26/20-best-food-tours-around-world-lisbon-lima-havana-hanoi.
The marvelous Salt Cathedral is about 600 feet underground in a former salt mine in Zipaquira town. The cathedral is an architectural wonder, built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by miners, who extracted millions of tons of rock salt starting two centuries ago.
Any day, try to enjoy the Andres DC Restaurant or Andres Carne de Res Chía. Unique decor that captures every detail, culture, and Colombian traditions. The environment is full of color, magic, music, and surprises. This place will immerse you in the authentic details of Colombian cuisine and its way of life.
If you have extra days, you can enjoy the following subsequent activities:
– Villa de Leyva is a Village out of a Straight Out of a Fairy Tale. Streets paved in stone and white are located 3 hours by land north of Bogotá, and all the visitors feel charmed at every street corner. You can enjoy this activity on a full day, or you can spend one night in this magical town, and on the way back, you can enjoy another beautiful and artisan village called Raquirá.
– Colombian Chocolate Tasting
– Full day in a Coffee Adventure
– Best restaurants in Colombia
– Graffiti and Urban Art Tour
– Natural Park Chingaza: It is a magnificent cloud forest perfect for birdwatching, eco-treks, camping, and lodgings on the top of a tree, a unique natural reserve has taken care of by sloths.