Cultural Calendar in Bogotá – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

Fairs and festivals, cultural events of Bogotá. The most common stages in Bogotá are: the Simón Bolivar Park, Julio Mario Santo Domingo Mayor theater, Colón Theater, Skandia Theater, Faenza Theater, Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Theater, Colsubsidio Theater and many stages in Schools and universities that are opne to the public, such as Leonardus School, Agustian School […]

Shopping in Bogotá Colombia – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

You can find almost anything, at different prices and qualities, in various zones and malls located in the Northern part of the city, such as Unicentro, Hacienda Santa Barbara, Boulevard Niza, Centro Andino, Atlantis Plaza, Avenida Chile, Metropolis, Iserra 100, Centro 93, Cedritos, Centro Suba, Paseo Real, and Paseo San Rafael. In the WEST you […]

Gastronomy Bogotá Colombia – Bogota Colombia: The gastronomic capital – Bogotá Travel & Adventure

The capital has the most varied cuisine ranging from seafood restaurants, Peruvian, Mexican, Swiss, Italian, French, East to the most delicious Lebanese food, with environments that will be felt elsewhere. International and typical cuisine restaurants are mostly concentrated in the nor-then and center areas: Usaquen, Parque 93, Zona Rosa, Zona G in Chapinero, atthe international […]

Orientation in Bogotá Colombia – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

The avenues (carreras) run parallel to the eastern hills, whose nomenclature increase as you moves west. The streets start in the First Street (Calle Primera), and the numbers increase in two directions: towards the north, where all the historical sites are concentrated, and the most important residential and commercial sector are located. The numbers do […]

How to get to Bogotá, Colombia – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

Here we help you find the easiest route to Bogotá from wherever you are in the world. By Air – Bogotá Colombia El Nuevo Dorado International Airport is located about thirteen kilometers northeast of the city. It has two active runways, at a parallel distance, as well as state of the art technological media for […]

Tourist Information Points in Bogotá Colombia – Bogotá Colombia – Discover Bogotá, the capital of Colombia

the Points of Information located in strategic locations of the city – Bogotá Colombia To provide national and foreign visitors and locals with free touristic information related to the capital city and the offer of attractions and possibilities of cultural, sports and recreational activities offered by the city and its regional surroundings. PIT CENTRO HISTORICO […]

Currency exchange in Bogotá – Money Exchange – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

The Colombian currency is the Colombian Peso. Nowadays, 50,100, 200 and 500 coins are in circulation, as well as 1000, 2000, 5000,10000, 20000, 50000 and 100000 bills. It is impossible to inform the dollar exchange rate, because the value of the national currency fluctuates every day. In order to carry out its transactions, the visitor […]

Bogota Practical Information – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

Details of consulates, customs requirements, banking services, transport in the city, tourist information points, health services, emergency services (fire, police, ambulance, etc.), and communications facilities. Climate Tourist Attractions in Bogotá Bogotá Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia Bogota being located at such high altitude, is considered with […]

Population and Local Time – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

Bogota, Colombia Population The high bird rate and the strong attraction that this city influences over other localities and regions of the entire Colombian territory, accentuated lately by the highest increase in the population, reaching 10 million inhabitants. Current Local Time in Bogota, Colombia The entire Colombian territory has Eastern Standard Time exactly. When it […]

Temperature and Climate – About the city of Bogotá – Colombia Facts – Bogotá Colombia Travel

Bogota being located at such high altitude, is considered with other capitals of the Andean Region – Quito (Ecuador), La Paz (Bolivia) and Mexico City (Central America) – among than capitals cities with highest altitude in the globe. In addition with its geographic position with respect to the equatorial line, determines a cool climate all […]