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Bogota Vacations

Got your plane ticket booked and your suitcase zipped up? Read on for a few basic Bogota tips before you head off.

Bogota is the national capital city of Colombia and is about 150 miles (241 kilometers) southeast of the significant city of Medellin.

At last count, the population of this area of Andean Natural Region was 7,700,000.

Places to visit in Bogota

Tourists flock to see world-famous attractions in rain, hail or shine. So, whatever the forecast's like in Bogota, there's no excuse for you to miss out on seeing Monserrate and Plaza de Bolivar.

So many things to see and so little time. If you're keen to experience the best of this city, add the Bogota Botanical Garden and Torre Colpatria to your vacation itinerary. If you have an extra day to spare, try to swing by the National University of Colombia and Cementerio Central too.

Free the little kid in you with a heart-stopping day out at Salitre Magico! Fun, food and rides galore — get ready for a good time! Seeking some more ideas? Over the years, many great thinkers and visionaries have studied within the lecture theaters of Javeriana University. Learn about its history and accomplishments, and stroll its stately campus during a tour. But there's more. If you're tired of eating indoors, grab some takeaway and enjoy a revitalizing lunch on the grass at Simon Bolivar Park.

Where do you fly into for Bogota?

While you're organizing your Bogota getaway, bear in mind that the nearest airport, El Dorado International Airport (BOG), is approximately 4 miles (6 kilometers) northwest of the central area. Book your airfares, fill up your bags and prepare for some amazing adventures!