Discovering Bogotá: Iconic Landmarks You Can’t Miss

Discovering Bogotá: 

Iconic Landmarks You Can’t Miss

If you want to explore the best landmarks of Bogotá in your visit to Colombia, this is the list of landmarks you can't miss during your stay in the capital city.

1. Start your day hiking Monserrate hill

This is one of the most iconic landmarks of the capital city, known for its amazing view of Bogotá and the church at the top of the hill. There are three ways to reach the top: hiking, taking the funicular, or riding the cable car. If you choose to hike, it will take around an hour and a half to reach the summit. Once there, you’ll also find a beautiful garden, a restaurant, and an artisan market.

2. Explore the Candelaria neighborhood

Enjoy walking around this famous neighborhood. Explore its unique architecture, cultural events, graffiti walls, and street food. If you are in the mood, try chicha, a traditional fermented (alcoholic) drink of Colombia made from corn. It's definitely worth a taste.

3. Visit a museum in the touristic center

If you’re a history and museum lover, you’ll enjoy the variety of museums the tourist center offers. Many of them are located close to one another, making it easy to walk between sites. These include the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Colonial Museum, and Museum of Modern Art.

4. Feed pigeons in the Bolivar Square

Visit one of the most important political landmarks in Colombia: Bolívar Square. This main city square is surrounded by the National Capitol, Primada Cathedral, Liévano Palace, Palace of Justice, and the Independence Museum. A popular local and tourist tradition is feeding the pigeons in Bolívar Square, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot some llamas to take a picture with!

5. Try Exotic fruits in Paloquemao Market 

To complete your experience in Bogotá, be sure to visit the Paloquemao Market. There, you’ll find a wide variety of tropical fruits that you may find unique and delicious!

As overall tips, I would suggest wearing comfortable shoes for all the activities mentioned above. As you can see, all of them involves a lot of walking and even hiking, so wearing a pair of sneakers or comfortable shoes would make your experience much better. Also, Bogotá's weather is impredecible. You could experience cold, rainy and sunny hours in a day, for this, I would suggest wearing layers so you are ready for the adventure.

Like other touristic zones around the world, touristic center in Bogotá could easily attract people with bad intentions, so please be aware of your environment and be cautious with your belongings.  However, don't let this stop you for exploring the beautiful city of Bogotá.

I really hope you find this post useful for your next trip. Enjoy it!