BOGOTA, THE HEART OF THE ANDES
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Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and largest city. It is a melting pot of people from around the country, diverse and multicultural, with a blend of modern and colonial architecture. The predominant colors in Bogotá are the green of the city’s many parks and the eastern mountains overlooking the sanctuaries of Monserrate and Guadalupe, and the rich red of its many brick buildings.
WHAT TO DO IN BOGOTÁ?
The landscape of Bogotá, marked by the green of the Andes to the east, is spectacularly one-of-a-kind. Apart from the many outdoor spaces in Bogotá, travelers find it an ideal place to do business, or explore history, food, culture and many other local customs.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
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At the heart of the city and the seat of Colombia’s government, one of the main must-visit destinations is the Gold Museum, which houses an important collection of pre-Hispanic objects. Visitors to the capital should also experience the city’s juxtaposition of history and modernity, the local and the cosmopolitan; it is a great destination for high-end shopping as well as more day-to-day shopping such as for fresh fruit in Paloquemao Market.
In Bogotá, travelers have access to a range of entertainment that includes around 50 museums, fine dining, lively nightlife, and nearby nature reserves.
Source: http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/andean/bogota
