5 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.

Head to Barrio La Candelaria and Parque 93for some retail therapy. Visit Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira and La Catedral Primada for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Bogota to Tierra Negra to see Laguna de Guatavita about 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), admire the masterpieces at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica, browse for treasures at El Cuchitril Second Hand Shop, and get into the urban bustle at Centro Internacional de Negocios y Exposiciones.

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If you are flying in from Panama, the closest major aiport is El Dorado International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Bogota can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.