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With a population of about 8.1 million people, Bogota sits approximately 8,660 feet (2640 meters) above sea level in the Andino region. Orientation is relatively easy, as the mountains to the east are generally visible from most parts of the city. Bogot is a city of contrasts, and as such it offers a unique experience to its visitors. Prepare to find a hectic balance between the new and the old; the peaceful and the frantic.

Downtown panoramic view

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Encounter century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skycrapers. Find peaceful treelined bicycle routes cut through by wild-traffic avenues. Bogota is a city with many layers. From internationally recognized universities to regional offices for multinational companies, Bogota is Colombia's capital for official business dealings

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Bogot was founded on the 6th of August 1538 by the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jimnez de Quesada who fough the Chibcha Indians near the site of the populous tribe center called Bacat. The new city became the vice-regal capital of New Granada in 1717. It was captured by Simn Bolvar in 1819 and was the capital of the independent nation of Great Colombia (which included modern day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela). It became the capital of New Granada (later renamed Colombia) in 1830 when Great Colombia was The city expanded rapidly after 1940 as large numbers of rural dissolved. Colombians migrated there in search of greater economic opportunities. It is sometimes called the Athens of South America. Bogot is now Colombia's largest financial, political, and cultural center. The National University of Colombia and many other universities located there make Bogot the nation's chief educational center. known for its colonial architecture, its A picturesque city, it is collection of pre-Colombian gold art, and its bookshops and splendid colonial churches. visitors everything that a modem Bogot offers residents and city can give including a vibrant and diverse cultural and intellectual life

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Teusaquillo Makes for a unique sightseeing

experience with its ample offerings in public venues for Sports and Outdoor activities. Here you can find the soccer stadium Estadio Nemesio Camacho el Campin, also there is the Olympic Water Complex, and youll find all type of scenarios for practicing sports.

Chapinero

comprises the 'new downtown' areas of the city, combining office space, residential areas, and hundreds of alternatives for shopping, dining and sightseeing. There you will find some beautiful green parks, like el Virrey, and also there are many nice places where you can hang out with your friends, like the Zona Rosa. La Candelaria is the colonial district. Because the city expanded west and north, La Candelaria retained much of its colonial atmosphere. The neighborhood is full of cobblestone streets and centuries-old houses

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The northernmost district, home to many sightseeing locations, modern business

By plane:

served by the El Dorado International Airport, Bogota receives several flights from all around the glob, most importantly, from New York City, Atlanta,Houston,Miami,Fort Lauderdale,Paris,So Paulo,Madrid,Mexico City,San Jos(Costa Rica),Lima,Buenos Aires, Panam city,Quito,Guayaquil,Oranjestad, (Aruba),Willemstad(Curaao) andTorontoamong others

By Bus:

Currently, buses run in and out of Bogota's main station,El Terminal de Transporte de Bogota. The station is clean and has standard amenities. Located at Calle 33 B, No 69-59, multiple bus companies have regular routes to destinations around the country. To get there from the airport, you can take a short taxi ride

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Hostal Sue Candelaria

http://suecandelaria.minihostels.com Calle 16 No. 2-55, La Candelaria (+571) 334 8894 reservations@hostalsue.com. Rates from 20,000 COP to 40,000 COP.

Musicology Hostel
http://musicologyhostel.com/ Calle 9 No. 3-15, La Candelaria, (+571) 286 9093 contact@musicologyhostel.com

Bogota plaza
www.bogotaplazahotel.com Calle 100 No.18A 30 (571) 632 22 33 dr@bogotaplazahotel.com

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By taxi:

You can catch a cab everywhere, but is highly recommended to reach them by phone in one of this numbers: 599-9999, 3111111 or 411-1111. However be careful and always count your change after you pay the service

By Transmilenio:

It is extremely affordable, clean and efficient. However, there are some main routes that are not yet reached by Transmilenio. The ticket costs 1,500 COP. Is fast and safe, but it can get really full in the afternoon or in the night.

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Monserrate:

it has the most spectacular view of the city. You can get there by funicular or teleferico, or if you want you can take one to go an the other to come back. There are many cute souvenir stores and youll find nice Colombian food up there

Torre Colpatria:

Bogota's tallest building and one of South America's tallest buildings is located in El Centro. You can visit the panoramic deck on the top of building on Saturdays and Sundays; make it a must see.3,000 COP

La Candelaria:

There are a lot of interesting museums and old churches in what is the oldest Bogot neighborhood. The most important places are La Catedral, Plaza de Bolivar, Palacio de Nario, Iglesia del Carmen, Biblioteca Luis A Arango, the Colonial Art Museum and the old architecture of the houses and buildings.

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Henry Comida Rapida:Carrera 1 and Calle 19(On

the Los Andes University Plaza).Fast food joint for the nearby university, order agodzillaand you'll be served with what is most likely the biggest empanada of the continent

Crepes & Waffles:

Carrera 12A No. 83-40 .This chain restaurant has great crepes, both sweet and savory, and waffles, as well as soups and salads, for a great price.

Hard Rock Caf:

Calle 81 No. 13-05. The worldfamous Hard Rock Cafe offers all of its favorites in a great atmosphere.

Thezera:

Cra 5 # 117-55.Lunch and Dinner. International cuisine including: Peppered New York Strip, Rosemary Chicken, Tuna Tartar, Lamp Chops, Coconut Breaded Grouper, and Ceviche. Live Jazz on Thursdays.

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Andres carne de res:

Calle 3 # 11A -56. (Restaurant and dance) Amazing steak and a great place to party. Do not miss it if you wanna see how important food and dancing is for Colombians.

Cadaques:

Calle 119B # 5-43.Lunch and dinner.Spanish/Catalonian Fusion cuisine, including Paella, tapas, fideu, and seafood, along with eclectic local ingredients

Tony Romas:

Carrera 6 No. 69 A-20. This American chain-restaurant serves traditional American bbq, including short ribs and seafood.

Astrid y Gaston:

Carrera 7 No 67-64. The restaurant offers the flavors of Peruvian cuisine in Bogota. Reservations are required, so do call ahead

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Maloka:

Cra 68 D No. 24 A 51. Maloka is one of the only science centers in South America. It holds interactive exhibitions about biodiversity, physics, telecommunications, conquest of space and environment protection.

National Museum:

Carrera 7 No. 28-66. The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent. Permanent exhibitions present archeology and ethnography samples from most antique Colombian men vestiges, 10,000 years BC, up to XX century indigenous and afro- Colombian art and culture.

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Gold Museum:

Carrera 5 con Calle 16. It houses anticue trasures made of pure gold, mainly by the aborigines of the Colombian Territory. It is a very nice place to expend the day if you are a fan of the aborigine gold art.

Museum of Colonial Art:

Calle 24 No. 6-00. The Colonial Museum contains Viceroy-ship art, silver plates, the Virgin of the Light and the most characteristic Gregorio Vsquez de Arce y Ceballos collection, among other valuable Colombian culture treasures

Banco de la Republica Art Collection :

Calle 11 No. 4-41. Exhibits Permanent Banco de la Repblica Art Collection consisting of nearly 3,000 paintings, sculptures and assembly of Colombian and Latin American masters from the XVI century to our days.

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Ciclovia:

Every Sunday and Monday holiday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. major avenues are closed to cars and thousands of people turn out to bicycle, skate, jog and walk.

Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campin: you can enjoy of a nice

soccer game in the local Stadium, like seeing play the local teams, such as Santa Fe or Millonarios, one of the gratest Colombian soccer team of all time.

Go Downtown:

you can always enjoy of a nice little journey to Bogotas Downtown or as they call it, El Centro, in which there are several places where you can eat or just walk around to contemplate the most cultural part of the city. It Houses a many parks and La plaza de Bolivar, in which youll find the Presidential Palace and also El Capitolio, a very sightseeing church.

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you can go out with your friends or why not? Alone to party or to go to night clubs such as:

Hang Out:

Cha- Cha:

Cra. 7 No 32-16. One of the most exclusive night clubs. Electronic music. Has amazing views of the city at night and an amazing terrace to hang out. Frequently visited by world famous DJs

Kubiko Bar:

Carrera 12A No 83-49. This bar offers imported beers and great cocktails, they also featured a live DJ that plays the latest electronic music

Salto del Angel:

Cra 13 No 93A45. One of the coolest spots in Bogota, it is the place to see all the football matches with your buddies, beers and really, really good food on Sundays, and on Saturdays

Lola:

Cra 15 No 93-37. Frequented mostly by students and people looking to have fun, on a well located spot for lower prices than those found on the "Zona T" or the Park on 93rd St

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Santa Fe,

The newest mall in Bogota and largest in South America is located next to the Portal del Norte Transmillenio station. It has a wide variety of shops, designer stores, and a food court with many local and international choices. A very fun and modern place.

Unicentro,

a very modern mall with many western retail shops.

Hacienda Santa Barbara,

a shopping mall made out of an old "hacienda", in the bohemian/trendy neighbourhood of Usaquen.

Home Center,

Tents and sleeping bags at cheaper prices

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Salto del Tequendama:

Its a very beautiful spot to visit, its only an hour away from the city by car and there you will see the most beautiful fall of water youll find in Colombia. Its also a relaxing place to be because of the nature environment. Catedral de Sal de Zipaquir: An impressive Cathedral hewn out of a salt mine inZipaquira. A visit is by guided tour. English, German, French, and Spanish guides are available. The current cathedral is the second construction and opened in 1995 after the first one had to close because of safety concerns. Laguna del Cacique Guatavita: This spiritual lake is where the legend of El Dorado originated. The Muisca Indian King used to have religious ceremony in the middle of the lake, painted all his body with gold dust, and threw gold things offered in sacrifice into the lake.

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