22 days in Bogota Itinerary

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bogota: Laguna de Guatavita (in Tierra Negra), Zipaquira (Catedral Diocesana & Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira) and Parque Jaime Duque (in Tocancipa). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), explore the landscape on two wheels at Ciclovia de Bogota, explore the world behind art at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bogota online vacation planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is El Dorado International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Bogota can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.