INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

Altitude: 2.640 meters above sea level (Bogotá)
Temperature: 17 degrees C
Population: 8.200.000 inhabitants
Economy: industry, commerce, agriculture, livestock (milk), tourism, floriculture
Telephone Prefix : 1 (091)
Getting there: by air or land

ATTRACTIONS

HISTORICAL-CULTURAL

Sanctuary of Monserrate: Located 3.190 meters above sea level in the Eastern Mountain Range of Bogota, it dominates the city. There stands "The Fallen Lord," an old temple constructed as a place of pilgrimage.

Quinta de Bolívar Museum: Hours: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Calle 20 N- 3-23 Este / Tel: 2846819.

Museum of the 20th of July: Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm/ Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
Calle 11 N6-94

The Candelaria Neighborhood: The most traditional neighborhood in Bogota with narrow, cobble-stone streets and colonial houses. It's one of the prettiest areas of the Colombian capital.

Colombian National Museum: Hours: Tuesday from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm/ Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm/ Sundays and holidays from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Mondays.
Cra.7 N 38-66

The Gold Museum of the Banco de la República : This is the best museum of gold in the world. It went through some renovations a few years ago and will now leave the visitor breathless!
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Sundays and Holidays from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Calle 16 N 5-41, Parque Santander /

CONTEMPORARY WORKS

Santamaria Bull Fighting PLaza: A beautiful piece of architecture where the best bullfighters of the world come to show their skills.
Cra.7 N 26-50

District Planetarium: One of the most important investigation and cultural centers in Bogota, the planetarium's equipment is sophisticated so that its visitors can appreciate the stars, planets, eclipses and other celestial phenomena.
Cra.7 Calle 26 / Tel:3344571

Maloka: Interactive Science and Technology Center. It stands out because of the Cine-Dome where IWerks and Imax movies are presented
Cr.68 Diag.40A-51

PARKS

National Park: One of the principal lungs of the city located on the skirts of the Eastern Mountain Range, it has a variety of sporting areas including football, basketball, aerobics, running routes, cycling circuits and many others. On Sundays and holidays there are programmed activities by the Mayor.
Cra.7 between Calles 36 and 38

Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park: It took over 10 years to complete its construction, but it was worth the wait. This beautiful park has trees, a lake where you can rent boats, running and cycling trails, playgrounds, and more. It also has amphitheaters for musicians, theater, and other outdoor entertainment.
Between Carreras 50 and 68 with Calles 53 and 63.

Independence Park: This little park in the Capital's center is a refuge from the busy city streets with its well-kept gardens, a stage for small outdoor performances and more. It was, in fact, the first construction in Bogota to use cement.
Between Carreras 5 and 7 with Calle 26

 

ACTIVITIES

 

FAIRS

The following is a calendar of events of the fairs and festivals in Bogota.

January
Pedagogical window

February
Leather Fair
Expofertas
Tourism Fair

March
Bogota fashion

April
International book fair

May
Expoconstruction

June
Andigraficas
Expopartes
Festival of the Colonies

July
Beauty and Health
Leather show
Agroexpo

August
Expoestudiante

September
Home Show
Latinoamerica beauty shop

November
Andinapack

December
Expoartesanias

FESTIVALS

Bullfight season January and February
IboAmerican theater Festival in March
Euro cine Festival in April
Summer Festival in August
Jazz in the Park in September
Cinema Festival in October

 

GASTRONOMÍA

The most typical dish of the region is ajiaco -- a delicious soup made with three kinds of potato, corn, chicken, capers, and cream.

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

Air:
Airports
Airport El Dorado: Av El Dorado No 93-30 Tel: 4138103

Commercial Airlines:
Avianca
Satena
Aerorepublica
Intercontinental

By Land
Inter municipal Bus Station: ( Buses, taxis )
Address:Calle 33B No 69-59 Tel: 4168928

Urban Transportation
Bogota has a modern massive transportation system called the Transmilenio. For more information about the Transmilenio, go to www.transmilenio.gov.co

 

COMMUNICATION

Newspapers:

El Tiempo: The most important newspaper of the country.
El Espectador: A weekly paper with a lot of tradition in Colombia.
La República: Economic newspaper

Regional Stations

City TV
Canal Capital

 

 

More information and reservations:

Tel. (57)(6) 3349883 - 3349916 Pereira
Carrera 13 No 14-60 Local 9 Centro Comercial Marbella / Pereira - Colombia
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Prices listed on the Website do not include tax or hotel insurance.

 

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