32 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.

Get some cultural insight at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) and Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira and Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Salud. Venture out of the city with trips to Laguna de Guatavita (in Tierra Negra), Petroglifos Pajarito (in Guasca) and Parque Natural Chicaque (in Chicaque). Pack the 23rd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Parque Jaime Duque. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Monserrate, wander the streets of Barrio La Candelaria, identify plant and animal life at Cascada La Chorrera, and admire the natural beauty at Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Bogota day trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is El Dorado International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.