Things to do & places to visit in Bogota, Colombia

Ten million people call vibrant, passionate, sprawling Bogota home. The energy of this metropolitan heart of Colombia is in part fueled by its hundreds of eclectic and authentic dining hot spots, fantastic wines, and frequent foodie festivals. Ask the locals where they like to eat, then walk off your empanadas and aji with a stroll through the historic district of La Candelaria or during an indulgent shopping adventure on the North Side.

Bogota #2 destination in Colombia 2023. The average rating score is 4.46 based on 68.7k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Bogota, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 19:16.

Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Casa Libreria Wilborada 1047 (198 reviews)
- Such a tranquil bookshop
Saturday: 10:47 AM - 7:47 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Set within a gorgeous restored English-style mansion, this bookstore brings you home. Immense wood shelves are covered in books, and the comfortable lounge chairs and couches beg to be sat on. The selection covers it all: classic to modern literature, poetry, photography and food, graphic novels and essays. Treat yourself to a hot beverage at their coffee shop while you read or chat with friends. As if the books in English and the bilingual librarians weren't enough reasons to visit, they also have cultural programs for children, and adults can listen in as experts discuss literary topics. This is a place to let your creativity and imagination run wild. See more..
4.5 Mount Monserrate (15.9k reviews)
- Some of the best views on Earth.
Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Head to Mount Monserrate for some of the best views in Bogota at over 10,000 feet above sea level. You can get to the peak by riding a family-friendly train, taking a cable car, or taking a 1.5-mile hike through the Colombian forest. At the peak, the highlight is the impressive 17th-century monastery and pilgrimage site that overlooks the city. You can recharge at the hilltop cafe or explore the mountain’s open-air market, which sells Colombian crafts and souvenirs. You can check out Mount Monserrate on a tour of the Colombian capital, which typically includes a stop here. Visit early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) (14.5k reviews)
- A must-see for foreigners in Bogotá
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

The Banco de la República Gold Museum houses one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic metallurgy in the world. As its history, which dates back to 1939, has unfolded, so this institution has become a symbol of Colombia's cultural memory. Its golden exhibition, fully renewed in November, 2008, is a place you cannot miss in your next trip to Bogota. See more..
4.5 Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica (10.4k reviews)
- Much more than I was expecting
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums

Great little museum containing works of renowned Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero. See more..
4.5 Barrio La Candelaria (4.751 reviews)
- Beautiful Historic Centre
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries • Neighborhoods

Tours Guiados. Personalizados. Toda la agenda artística, cultural, turística y de ofertas comerciales. Consultores para negocios e inversiones en la localidad, te asesoramos en la visita a La Candelaria, Bogotá. https://t.me/LaCandelaria, Venta de casas. See more..
4.5 Parque 93 (2.857 reviews)
- One of the “must place“ to visit in Bogota
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

Parque de la 93 is an emblematic places to visit when in Bogota. If you have small or young children, there are plenty of things to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoon. The park is a very safe place to be. It’s also clean and well designed. It was a children playground, open places to play soccer or frisbee. It is virtually surrounded by restaurants such as Wok, Creppes and Waffles, Dinner, the new Salvio Food Court, Cafe Renault, Pescadería Jaramillo, among many other good places to eat brunch, lunch or dinner. If you want to have a coffee there is a Starbucks and a Juan Valdez just a few steps away. Parque de la 93 is located in one of the most secure and upscaled areas of Bogota, there are several good hotels nearby where I recommend you stay while visiting the city. It’s a 15 to 20 minute walk to the Andino Shopping Mall and it’s surrounding aT Zone, an area with boutiques, bars, night clubs and restaurants, very visited by locals and foreigners. See more..
4.5 Ciclovia de Bogota (1.786 reviews)
- Ciclovia in Bogota
Biking Trails

This was A LOT of fun. We rented bikes and rode for 2 hours, 12 miles around the city. I highly recommend this, it is a good workout, and a great way to see the city. We had a food tour, so we didn’t stop for lunch, but would have loved to. See more..
4.5 National Museum of Colombia (1.769 reviews)
- Morning Visit
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Colombia's oldest museum holds a vast collection of archeological artifacts, as well as modern art. The building itself is interesting — it's a former prison and many of the galleries are inside former prison cells. See more..
4.5 Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis (1.470 reviews)
- Excellent!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Gardens

A massive and well-maintained botanical garden with a variety of different areas, including an exhibit of 5,000 indigenous orchids. See more..
4.5 Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar (1.081 reviews)
- Lovely open space in centre of the city
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Largest park in the city See more..
4.5 Casa de Moneda - Coleccion Numismatica del Banco de la Republica (912 reviews)
- Nice place to visit in the center of Bogota
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

This is a nice museum and besides the Botero museum, city square is near by and many restaurants. There are many shops around the place. Graffity in the area is something else. See more..
4.5 Casa Museo Quinta de Bolívar (837 reviews)
- A journey to the past in the house of the great Simon Bolivar
History Museums

Before you go up Monserrate, don't miss a visit to the house of the Libertador. I especially enjoyed the collection of cannons and original canvas of portraits of Bolivar and Manuela Saenz. Plus the great gardens all around the beautiful house! See more..
4.5 Iglesia de San Francisco (751 reviews)
- brick clad and gold leaf
Churches & Cathedrals

Built in 1556, Bogota's oldest surviving church has a beautiful ornate interior. See more..
4.5 Parque de Usaquen (751 reviews)
- One of my favourite areas in Bogota!
Spent < 1 hour Parks

Nicely illuminated park which has a great atmosphere at night time with people selling food on stalls. There is a lot to do in this area as there are lots of bars, high end restaurants, a shopping centre and street markets. I'd recommend visiting this area in the afternoon/early evening so you can admire the architecture and the atmosphere from the street sellers. I'd also recommend buying corn and arepas from the street sellers are they are absolutely delicious! I definitely recommend you visiting this area and enjoyed it more than el parque de la 93. See more..
4.5 Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao (717 reviews)
- Fantastic food market!
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farmers Markets

Fantastic market for all kinds of food. It was easy to get to, and pretty enormous to walk through. We lived in Asia for many years, so this reminded us of the “wet markets” and fruit and vegetable markets we used to go to there. Some of the highlights were the fresh juices, the snacks and the myriad of exotic fruits, many of which we had not tried before. And literally everyone we encountered I spoke to were incredibly nice, even though almost no one there I spoke English.. It’s definitely a great way to spend 2 to 3 hours! See more..
4.5 Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquen (645 reviews)
- GREAT Local Market!
Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets

Popular flea market held Sundays in the town square of a residential neighborhood with lots of colonial charm. See more..
4.5 Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo (576 reviews)
- Good place to watch and hear concerts
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The place is beatiful, Is not easy to get there, go by taxi and enjoy a cultural place in bogota. Check out on interenet to see whats going on there, but almost every function is great See more..
4.5 Biblioteca Virgilio (478 reviews)
- Fine architecture
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Libraries

Masterpiece of architect Rogelio Salmona, who always used local bricks for his buildings. The library is located in a beautiful park with lake and nice paths for walking. Good plan for a relaxed day. See more..
4.5 Teleferico de Monserrate (477 reviews)
- Fantastic Views of the City
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems

Get here early as the queues van be quite significant. No matter, the views make it all worthwhile. The cablecar takes about 4 or 5 minutes each way and is very smooth and comfortable. At the top the views are breathtaking, just stunning. The church is beautiful too and the statuary of the stations of the cross along the camino up to the top is striking. The cablecar station is a 10 or 15 minute walk from La Candelaria along Avenida Jimenez as far as the university and then take the road up the hill to uour right. See more..
4.5 Luis Angel Arango Library (448 reviews)
- A huge library
Libraries

This library is marvelously big and has a number of floors each with a different style of books and topics. They also have a lot of local art and a few museum-type exhibits. The library has a very modern decor and has a lot of places to kick up and relax. See more..
4.5 Zona G Bogota (441 reviews)
- Safe Bustling Neighborhood
Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

I stayed in this neighborhood and really enjoyed the bustle and activity. At night it is very quiet, but during the day it is active. There are dozens of good restaurants ranging from budget to fine dining. I felt safe walking around during the day. See more..
4.5 Museo Santa Clara (390 reviews)
- Surprising inside
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Art Museums • History Museums

Doesn't look like much from the outside - but coming inside took my breath away. It's relatively small - pretty much just the main church area - but what an amazing area with quite a few pieces on the wall and more modern pieces set throughout. Glad i went... See more..
4.5 Teatro Colon Bogota (387 reviews)
- Worth the visit even if you are not a theatre fan.
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

I'm very glad I took the tour of this beautiful theatre. It is one of the most beautiful theatres in the world and I'm sure you will enjoy the trivia your tour guide will share about this place. There are 2 tours daily. One at 12pm and one at 2pm. See more..
4.5 Museo de Arte del Banco de la Republica (329 reviews)
- Good Colombian art collection
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Art Museums

Colombian art collection from the colonial period to the present. See more..
4.5 Military Museum of Colombia (232 reviews)
- Wonderful visit, very informative to get a good view on Colombian military history
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums

The Military Museum traces more than 2 centuries of the History of Colombia's Military Forces, Army, Navy and Air Force. See more..
4.5 Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (205 reviews)
- Observing from a verdant spire
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The view, the undulating road, the flora, the quietness. We did not attend Montserrat for that reason- a. our limited interest in creed anthology and the crowds. We still view serenity as a serendipitous event in tourism. Without becoming didactic that is what has been lost through social media, nomadic events and so on. The views of the altiplanic lake which is the setting on the Bogota Savana, the depth of the field and the structure of this town offered excellent vistas. Now the surrounding structures and there state of being is another matter. A different form of poetry of neglect versus poetry of abuse. See more..
4.5 Mount Monserrate (15.9k reviews)
- Some of the best views on Earth.
Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Head to Mount Monserrate for some of the best views in Bogota at over 10,000 feet above sea level. You can get to the peak by riding a family-friendly train, taking a cable car, or taking a 1.5-mile hike through the Colombian forest. At the peak, the highlight is the impressive 17th-century monastery and pilgrimage site that overlooks the city. You can recharge at the hilltop cafe or explore the mountain’s open-air market, which sells Colombian crafts and souvenirs. You can check out Mount Monserrate on a tour of the Colombian capital, which typically includes a stop here. Visit early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) (14.5k reviews)
- A must-see for foreigners in Bogotá
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

The Banco de la República Gold Museum houses one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic metallurgy in the world. As its history, which dates back to 1939, has unfolded, so this institution has become a symbol of Colombia's cultural memory. Its golden exhibition, fully renewed in November, 2008, is a place you cannot miss in your next trip to Bogota. See more..
4.5 Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica (10.4k reviews)
- Much more than I was expecting
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums

Great little museum containing works of renowned Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero. See more..
4.5 Barrio La Candelaria (4.751 reviews)
- Beautiful Historic Centre
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries • Neighborhoods

Tours Guiados. Personalizados. Toda la agenda artística, cultural, turística y de ofertas comerciales. Consultores para negocios e inversiones en la localidad, te asesoramos en la visita a La Candelaria, Bogotá. https://t.me/LaCandelaria, Venta de casas. See more..