Location

Bogota is the capital of Colombia. This city is recognized by its architectural diversity, here you could appreciate modern and colonial constructions. Besides, in Bogotá, you can interact and enrich yourself with the cultural variety of this country because here you would be able to find people from all across the country. In addition, across the west of Bogota you would appreciate the beautiful “Cordillera de Los Andes” (Andean Mountains). Finally, Bogota sprawls over 1102,9339 square miles (1775 square kilometers) and has a population of 8 080 734 habitants.

Weather

The average temperature in Bogota is 57,2 °F (14°C), this country does not have seasons but depending on the time of the year Bogota’s temperature could go down to 46.4 °F (8ºC) or rose to 73,4 °F (23°C) and normally it rains through the year.

Altitude

Bogotá’s altitude is 8700 feet (2650 meters), for this you could experience mild altitude sickness which would feel similar to flu symptoms, for this reason we recommend you to arrive with 36 to 48 hours before the event so you can adjust to this altitude.

Time zone

Colombia has the UTC-5 time zone.

Tips

- Get 8 hours of sleep per night, even before/ as you travel.
- Drink at least 2 liters of water per day, even as you travel.
- Be sure to eat adequately, even if you don't feel hungry.
- Once you arrive, take it easy the first 36-48 hours.
- Colombians prefer traveling in groups of friends, and the culture is strongly oriented towards people moving in groups. Experience the local culture and travel with a friend!.

Iconic Meals

Ajiaco

pandebono

Pan de Bono - Almojábanas

picada

Picada

Tourist places

You could and should add to your travel list the following places located in the city: Monserrate, Bogota Botanical Garden, La Candelaria (which are historic neighborhood in the city’s downtown), Usaquén (a colonial quarter), The Gold Museum, among others.
In addition, if you want to go out of the city, the following places are suggested: Villa de Leyva, Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita.