Bogotá is the capital and the largest city in Colombia.

It is a
convergence point of people from all over the country, so it is
diverse and multicultural, and it combines the old and the modern.
It is located in the midst of abundant vegetation that achieves one
of the most beautiful green landscapes on the continent. It is in the
center of the Colombian territory, in the Cundiboyacense
highlands and on the savannah that bears the same name. The city
is part of the Andean region, one of the six regions of the country.

Bogotá is green thanks to its parks and the eastern hills that
dominate the sanctuaries of Monserrate and Guadalupe. Few cities
have a landscape like the one that Bogota citizens enjoy every day,
when their gaze is lost in that kind of green sea that forms the
Andes Mountains, in the mountains that rise above the east.

The climate or temperature that you can find in Bogotá has a lot to
do with the strategic location of the city. Being 2,600 meters high
and surrounded by mountains, its climate or temperature during
the day is temperate with an average of 19 ° C, dropping a little at
night. For this reason, fall clothing is perfect to enjoy the Bogotá
weather.
When visiting the city, you can marvel at the charm of its
architecture. In Bogotá you will find how different styles are
mixed, from modern buildings to the facades of old houses that are
authentic colonial treasures.

Thanks to this fusion between past and present, in

the capital you will find an ideal destination with
history, fun, gastronomy, culture, business and much more.
 ¨AJIACO SANTAFEREÑO¨
This typical Bogotá soup has a little of everything. They prepare it
with chicken breast, tender ears, three types of potato (pastusa,
sabanera and criolla), and accompany it with pieces of avocado, and
guascas, an herb that gives a characteristic aroma to this typical
dish. It is a Colombian food so representative of Bogotá that in
November they celebrate Ajiaco Santafereño Day.

¨TAMALE¨

You cannot leave Bogotá without trying the famous

tamale. some packages wrapped in leaves, (usually
banana) that contain a dough of cooked corn, bacon,
chickpeas, and chicken. sometimes you can see this
typical Bogotá dish accompanied by liquid chocolate.

¨BOGOTANIAN EMPANADAS¨

Bogota's empanadas are world famous, and in each

region, they are filled in a different way. The most
typical empanadas have meat, potatoes and spices, but
in many places, you can order them to your liking.

¨CHOCOLATE WITH CHEESE¨

As a breakfast or a snack, this typical Bogotá food has
been sweetening the palates of Bogota for hundreds of
years. A thick chocolate made with sugar and flavored
with cinnamon. The most curious thing about this
typical drink is that they accompany it with cheese. The
contrast is very special.
One of the most common clothing accessories in
Bogotá has a peasant origin: ¨the ruana¨. They are
typical coats of the region made of wool
¨The ruana¨ has a single special opening to pass the
head, leaving the rest of the body completely
covered and very well sheltered.

Among the typical clothing, which is not so

usual to see, a typical accessory is
¨espadrilles¨, silver slippers woven mostly
in thread, usually used by the indigenous
people of the country or, failing that, in the
typical dances of the region.
 An important custom or tradition in
Colombian culture that is particularly
popular in rural areas is the "Meeting of the
pot." This much-loved ritual encourages
Colombian families to gather by their local
river and share the traditional Colombian
dish: ¨sancocho¨.

This typical stew mixes chicken, pork or beef

rib with banana, potato, corn in the cone,
yucca, tomato and coriander, served with rice
and avocado. The purpose of the picnic is to
bring family and friends together to share
their successes, celebrate special occasions, or
just have an excuse to get everyone together.

The customs and traditions of the Colombian culture

will always ensure a very festive season. The most
typical Christmas traditions of Colombia include
eating natilla and buñuelos and attending the Novena
de Aguinaldos, when families gather to eat, sing
Christmas carols, and recite a series of prayers. The
novena is prayed and celebrated in a different house of
a relative or friend each of the nine nights before
Christmas, in honor of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph,
the Magi and the Child Jesus who sought refuge in a
different place. each night.

Colombians are famous for expressing their emotions

through dance and… Visitors to the country will
discover a rhythm for every occasion, from family
reunions to moments when the national soccer team
exceeds expectations on the global stage. Those on
vacation in Colombia should, anything from a few steps
of Colombian salsa or cumbia to a quick vallenato or
even joropo, because Colombian culture really does
provide a rhythm for every moment.
 ¨THE MONSERRATE¨

The Cerro de Monserrate is the best known of the

eastern hills of Bogotá. Along with Guadalupe is one
of the tutelary hills of the city. Monserrate has an
altitude of 3,152 m and is located on the eastern
mountain range.

¨Chorro de Quevedo¨

The Chorro de Quevedo square is a public place in Bogotá.

In this place Gonzalo Jiménez, de Quesada established his
military garrison, before founding the city in this same
place in 1538. It is located on Calle 12B with Carrera 2, in
the historic center of the city.

¨El mercado de las pulgas en Usaquén¨

Located in the town of Usaquén, it is a great option

for those lovers who enjoy walking through
spaces full of curiosities that offer endless unique
objects. Although the pandemic caused them to
suspend face-to-face commerce activities, they
announce their return with the launch of their
virtual store and progressive reactivation.

¨ The Botero Museum¨

The Botero Museum is located in La Candelaria, the historical

and cultural center of Bogotá. It houses a large collection of
works donated to Colombia by the artist Fernando Botero.
The capital and foreign public have had free and permanent
access to this important international art exhibition. It is
made up of 208 works, 123 by him and 85 by prominent
international artists.

Maria E. Pérez Vásquez