Bogotá
Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and lies on the highest plateau called Gran Sabana in the Colombian Andes and is part of the Cundinamarca department. With approximately 2,650 meters above sea level, the metropolis belongs to one of the highest capital cities in South America. Due to its geographic location, Bogota´s temperatures don’t vary too much throughout the year; its average temperature is about 15° Celsius.
With its 8 million inhabitants from all parts of Colombia, the city is as diverse as the whole country. Bogotá is an inspiring city that has every day something new in store. In 2010 Bogotá was selected as a “Must See” destination by the renowned newspaper The New York Times. Be surprised by a kind and open city which offers a variety of art & culture, recreation, sports and science.
Sights:
- La Candelaria
- Simon Bolivar plaza
- Presidential palace
- Gold Museum
- Emerald Museum
- Botero Museum
- Culture centre Marquez
- Monserrate hill
- Zona rosa
- Usaquen
- Andres Carne de Res, an emblematic restaurant
- Parque 93
General:
- The traffic is really chaotic
- Every sunday the "septima" get closed off and is only to get used by bikes and jogger
Weather:
Average Temperature: 14°C.
Clothing:
- hiking shoes if your planning on doing a lot by foot
- bring rain clothes/ umbrella if your are traveling to Bogotá during the rainy season
Food:
- Canelazo, a hot drink prepared with
- Tamal- Empanada, fried pasty stuffed with rice vegtables and meat
- Platanos, fried bananas
- Papa salada
- Potatos, boiled in the skin sprinkled with salt acompained with mashed avocado
Attraction in and around Bogotá:
- International Book Fair
- Jazz in the Park Festival
- Hike up the Monserrate Hill
- Bird watching
- Practicing Golf (Bogotá is the only city in Latin America that has hosted the Nation WIde PGA Tour)
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