3 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Museo Nacional de Colombia and Iglesia de San Francisco. Iglesia Basilica del Senor de Monserrate and Catedral Diocesana will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bogota: Parque Natural Chicaque (in Chicaque) and Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira (in Zipaquira). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis, grab your bike and head to Ciclovia de Bogota, pick up some local products at Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, and stroll around Parque de Usaquen.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bogota road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is El Dorado International Airport. November in Bogota sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.