Before I went, everyone told me that Bogota was nothing special: dirty, crowded, difficult to travel and lacking the charm of other big cities in Colombia.
They all said, "stay there for a few days and then move on."
Well, I stayed there for a few days, and then I stayed for a few days.
I like Bogota.
It feels like the most "Colombian" city I have ever been to. It's not like a dirty city in other parts of the country. Its "tough" nature attracted me.
Bogota is a vibrant city, and I can't stand it.
The scene in the museum is unbelievable. It has a long history, a prosperous art community, an exciting food world, wild nightlife and super enthusiastic people.
This is also a huge city, with many trips, day trips and other activities. You can spend a week here easily.
To help you make the most of your trip, here are 20 things I must see and do in Bogota.
1. Free hiking.
When I arrive at my new destination, one of my favorite things to do is to go hiking for free. This is a good way to get land, visit major scenic spots and let local experts answer all my questions.
BeyondColombia has a great free hiking trip that will take you deep into the city. It also has a free gourmet tour, which is a good way to taste some local Colombian food (you will spend about 18000 COP/6 dollars on food during the tour). Be sure to tip your tour guide!
For more professional travel, please check out Bogota Graffiti Tour. This activity will be conducted by donation, and the funds raised will be used for reinvestment in future community art projects.
Manbu botanical garden
Bogota Botanical Garden 1955 opened with nearly 20,000 species of plants. Emphasis is placed on regional plants, which are usually endemic to the Andes and other alpine regions of the African continent. This is a really quiet place, and there are some food stalls nearby, so you can have a quick bite to eat while exploring the garden and browsing exotic flowers and trees.
Cl .No.63 6895 +57 1-437-7060. It is open from 8 am to 5 pm every day (9 am to 5 pm on weekends). Adult admission fee is 3,500 COP, and children 1, 800 COP.
Climb Mount Monserrat.
Standing at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, you can see Monserrat almost anywhere in the town. This is a popular scenic spot, because there is a church on the top of the mountain, so it is also a popular place for local weddings. You can stand up in an hour, or take a cable car or a cable car to the top. Remember, it is not safe to walk at night or alone-thieves will find the route. Watch out!
Cable car transportation? Travel time is from 6: 30am to11:30am from Monday to Saturday, and from 5: 30am to 4: 30pm on Sunday. The cable car is open from Monday to Saturday at noon 12 to1:30, and on Sunday morning 10 to 4: 30. The fare for both cars is the same: adult round-trip ticket 2 1000 Colombian pesos (Sunday 12000 Colombian pesos).