Exploring the Modern Metropolis of Bogota, Colombia
Written by Katie
Bogota, the largest city in Colombia, serves as the entryway to the country for many visitors. The city is huge – only New York, Chicago and LA are larger in North America. The city has moved away from its violent reputation of the 1980’s and is becoming quite a cosmopolitan area. Home to internationally recognized universities and multinational companies, it’s modern, but it still retains many peaceful areas and green spaces.
The city is divided into four sections – the south, El Centro (the center), El Occidente (a more residential area) and the north. Most visitors will concentrate their travels in El Centro, where most of the sites are located. Within those four sections are 20 districts. The most beautiful and popular with visitors is La Candelaria, the colonial district (that is officially in the Santa Fé district)
The city is served by El Dorado International Airport , which is about 20 minutes from the city by taxi. Taxis are available all over the city, but for safety, you should only take taxis that are dispatched.
One major tourist area is La Candelaria, where many important events in the history of the country have taken place, such as the near killing and escape of Simon Bolivar, several executions, and the beginning of the region’s revolution. There are multiple museums in the area, most of which don’t charge any admission fee. La Catedral, Plaza de Bolivar, Palacio de Nariño, and the Colonial Art Museum are all located here.
Other tourist sites include the Casa de Moneda, which houses a collection of Colombian coins and showcases the country’s history of moneymaking, the art museum Donación Botero,Museum of Colonial Art, and the Gold Museum. For the best view of the city, head to Cerro de Monserrate., a mountain accessed by funicular car or hike. Bogota’s tallest building, the Torre Colpatria, also has an observation deck open on weekends.
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