Bogota Vacations, Bogota Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Bogotá, capital city of the Republic of Colombia, is located at 2650 meters (8,660 feet) on a mountain-rimmed plateau high in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes Mountains near the equator. Its strategic location gives it spring-like weather, healthy vegetation and gorgeous flowers during the whole year.

It is sometimes called the “Athens of South America.” It is a picturesque city known for its colonial architecture, collection of pre-Colombian gold art, splendid colonial churches and magnificent museums. Be sure to check out Botero's private collection of art work. The city is filled with wonderful art cafes and a lively culture. It is a great hip place to relax and enjoy a coffee or beer with a friend or a group of people.

• Bogotá has the highest quality water in Latin America.
• The Gold Museum has the biggest gold handicraft collection in the world.
• Bogotá has one of the most extensive bike paths network of any city in the world, with a total of 300 km.

Monserrate is a hill that dominates the city center. On the top, 3.152 m above the sea level, there is a church (built in the 17th century) with a shrine, devoted to "El Señor Caído" (The Fallen Lord). It is a pilgrim destination, as well as a tourist attraction. There is also a fine dining restaurant and many smaller tourist facilities. Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, a funicular or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims.