Introduction to Bogotá

Overview of Bogotá

Perched at over 2,600 m, Colombia’s capital is a lively city with a historic old quarter (La Candelaria) and several museums, including the well-known Gold Museum.

Key Facts

• Type of place: main city.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Latitude/longitude: 4°42' N, 74°4' W.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : 13248.

• Population: 8,080,734 inhabitants (2017).

• Area: 1,587 km².

• Density: 5,092 inhabitants/km².

• Altitude: 2,640 m.

Tourism

Travel Essentials

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• By air:

• Backpacker daily budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Website: http://www.bogotaturismo.gov.co/

Additional Information