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Bogota Travel Guide

Bogota is a city with many layers. From internationally recognized universities to regional offices for multinational companies, Bogota is Colombia's capital for official business dealings and one of its main tourist destinations.

About Bogota

Bogota covers an area of 612.7 sq. miles (1587 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 7 million people being the capital city of Colombia, as well as the largest and most populous city in the country.

Attractions

a1.jpgThe Palace of San Francisco is an example of the Republican style that was fashionable in the beginning of the 20th century in the capital of Colombia. This building has an incredible ornate interior and was built between 1918-1933 by the French architect Gaston Lelarge. His other works include Palacio Echeverry and the Edificio Lievano. Until 1997, the Palace was the headquarters of the Government of Cundinamarca. In 1984, it was declared a national monument and is currently occupied by one of the biggest schools in the city, Nuestra Senora del Rosario.

Plaza de Toros la Santamaria

Monserrate

Plaza de Bolivar

House of Narino



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