The History of Bogotá, the people who inhabited these places, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were known as or “Muiscas” and had scarce architectonic or cultural development. They were outstanding for their craftsmanship in gold and their advanced commercial status with other tribes, with whom they exchanged the precious metals and emeralds for salt, […]

The layout of Bogota began with a grid designed by the Spaniards which can be appreciated in the historic center of the city the present numbering system was derived from that original grid. The names of the streets indicate their direction: calles (or sometimes, Diagonales run perpendicular to the hills, from east to west, while […]

The urban landscape and special sectors in Bogota, the focal point of the city’s profile is the International Center with its cluster of high-rise buildings. La Candelaria, the historic center lies to the south of this reference point. Many Colonial churches and local and central government offices are in La Candelaria Northward, the historic neighborhoods […]

Urban development in Bogota, directed since I936 by successive land usage plans, has given Bogotá a semicircular shape, with Avenida El Dorado as its central axis. Avenida El Dorado is a street connecting downtown with El Dorado Airport, located near the Bogota River Important government offices, universities, and business centers line this arterial highway. These […]

Government and administration, as capital of Colombia, Bogotá is center of the country and of the administrative, legislative, and judiciary branches. It is also the home of the President of Colombia. The Metropolitan District of Bogotá (Bogotá, District Capital, official name since 1991), created in 1954, incorporated the towns of Usme, Bosa, Fontibón, Engativá, Suba, […]

Geographical limits and population, a mountain chain -part of the Andes- forms the eastern limit of the plateau. The mountains, usually known as Cerros Orientales, are the background against which the city’s silhouette is shaped. The Monserrate and Guadalupe hills, both crowned by a church, are two important reference points in the city, The sanctuary […]

Bogota, capital of Colombia, is situated at the geographical center of the country, 2 600 meters (over 8,500 ft.) above sea level, on the eastern border of the Sabana de Bogotá, the highest plateau in the Colombian Andes. The Bogota River crosses the plain from north to south reaching the spectacular Tequendama Falls. Several tributaries […]

There are three sections: “Geography” locates Bogota on the map, describes its climate and defines its area of influences. “History” tells the story of the city from its earliest days; and “Architectural” explains how the city has developed and describes some of its buildings. About the city of Bogotá, capital of Colombia Geography of Bogotá […]