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Whether you have a love of travel and you want to see the world, or you have always had a love affair with the major cities of South America, you will find that you cannot afford to miss Bogotá. This city is rich in historical and cultural significance, and you will find that you cannot beat it for the night life that it has. When you are thinking about visiting this beautiful city, you will find that there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Getting around the city is surprisingly easy, and once you get there, you will find that you can easily hit the ground running.

The first thing that you will need to consider is how you are going to get around. While there are plenty of public transport options, don't forget that being able to navigate for yourself is essential. Happily enough, that is quite easy to do, so take some time to learn more about the city itself. No matter where you are in the city, you can use the East Mountains to navigate. These mountains are going to lie to the eastern flank of the city. Happily enough, you will find that the streets of Bogotá are organized in a grid. The carreras run parallel to the mountains and they are numbered in ascending order going from east to west. Conversely, you will find that the calles will be counted in ascending order from south to north. This can help you figure out where you are going right away.

What are the different areas in Bogotá like? One of the ones that you might be interested in staying in is Cedritos, which is primarily a residential community with a strong focus on commercial activities. There are all sorts of services and products that are available here and you will find that this is one of the easiest areas of the city to get around in. If you need to be connected to other areas of the city, make sure that you look into what your options are going to be when it comes to staying here.

If you are interested in staying in a beautifully traditional area of the city of Bogotá, make sure that you look into the area known as Chico, which is often called the navel of Bogotá. This area is wonderfully exclusive and you will find that it has a high concentration of impressive bars, fashionable stores and some great commercial services. This is something that can make a huge difference when you are thinking about where you want to stay and what you want to do.

If you are traveling to Bogotá, remember that it is a busy city. When you want to make sure that you have accommodations that suit you, you are going to need to look into what your options are going to be when it comes to booking a hotel room. A good hotel Bogota can be booked online much more simply than you might think, and in a city as busy as Bogotá, it is practically a necessity! Don't forget that booking a hotel in Bogota with anticipation is an important part of your travel preparations!

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The city of Bogota is a fabulous mix of old and new. You'll find colonial style architecture and historical museums side by side with a rocking nightlife. By day, theres theres plenty to see and do in Colombia's capital.

Museu de Oro (The Gold Museum)

A stunning collection of more than 10,000 pieces of gold! It's the biggest of its kind in the world and displays a range of pieces, some as old as the first inhabitants of Colombia- well before European explorers arrived. There's also pottery, wood, shell, stone and textile items on display, including some of the world's largest emeralds!

Closed on Mondays but open from 9am-6pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and 10am- 4pm Sundays and most public holidays. COL$2,700 (about USD$1.40). On Sundays, the museum is open for free.

Salt Cathedral

About 50kms outside of Bogota you'll find the Salt Cathedral- an underground church, built 200 meters into the side of a salt mountain. Carved completely from salt rock from this area, the church has underground tunnels and chambers, statues, and altars. The church's high ceilings, archways and carved pillars are lit up by tranquil blue lighting, giving it a peaceful and eerie atmosphere.

It's open 9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday and until 5pm on the weekend. The best way to get there is by bus, which leave from the north of Bogota for the city of Zipaquirá.
 

La Candelaria

The oldest neighborhood in Bogota is known as La Candelaria. Here you'll enjoy walking the streets, admiring the colonial style architecture, brightly painted buildings, wrought iron details, carved balconies, peaceful little plazas, old churches and some of the citys best restaurants and cafes. While you're there, check out the church of Santa Clara, with its beautiful, frescoes painted on the interior walls.

Monserrate

Monserrate offers terrific city views, but it's a long way up! Luckily, you can take the cable car to the top! Don't forget to bring a sweater as it is likely to be cooler 3,100 meters above sea level. It may also take you some time to adjust to the altitude, so walk slowly and rest if you need to. Tere is a cathedral and carved statues at the top as well as a park and market stalls.

Plaza Boliviar

The main plaza in Bogota is Plaza Boliviar. It's where you'll find the most important government and historical buildings in Bogota including the main cathedral, the High Court, The Senate, the Mayors office, Lievo Palace, and the Justice Palace. Most of these landmarks are not open to the public but it's still a great place to visit, soak up the atmosphere and watch life go by.

National Museum

This museum used to be a prison until 1946. It has a huge collection of nearly 30,000 pieces ordered into the topics anthropology, archaeology, history and arts. In the arts section you can view works by some of Colombia's most famous artists. For an overview of Colombia's history some of the oldest pre-colonial artefact's in the Americas, a visit to the National Museum is a must!
Open every day except Monday from 10am- 5:30pm.
 

Jardin Botanico (Botanic Gardens)

The perfect place to relax after seeing the city sights! Find a shady spot and rest your tired feet amongst these beautiful gardens. Here you'll find an impressive variety of native Colombian flora, organised by climatic zones in greenhouses and outdoor displays. Make sure you visit the roses and orchids, which are among Colombias biggest national exports. Open Weekdays from 8-5pm and Weekends 9-5pm.

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