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Bogotá is the capital and the largest city in Colombia. Point of convergence of people from all over the country, it is diverse and multicultural and it combines modern constructions with others that evoke its colonial past. Bogotá is green thanks to its parks and the eastern hills that dominate the sanctuaries of Monserrate and Guadalupe, but it also has the brick color of numerous buildings also called colonial treasures.
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What to do in Bogotá
THE CANDELARIA
This magical and picturesque sector of the city is characterized by retaining much of the colonial legacy, its steep streets and perfectly preserved houses make La Candelaria a complete artistic scene, where we find walls adorned with graffiti, urban artists, museums, etc. La Candelaria also stands out for its interesting cuisine and its multiple accommodation options, ranging from hotels to hostels for all budgets.
QUEVEDO'S FOUNTAIN
The Plaza Chorro de Quevedo is located on 13th street with 2nd career, is characterized by its colonial architecture in which it is worth highlighting the Chapel of San Miguel del Príncipe built in 1969, in the image of the old Chapel of the Humilladero that was the first church that Bogotá had
BOLIVAR PLAZA
A place of great importance in the city, thanks to its fascinating architectural attraction and its historical value, it is located between the 7th and 8th with 10th and 11th streets, surrounded by the Palace of Justice, the Primate Cathedral of Colombia, the Capitol National, the Archbishop's Palace and the Mayor of Bogotá.
SEPTEMBER AND MUSEUMS
It is known as the seventh to the walking tour that is done throughout the seventh race from 26th Street to the Plaza de Bolívar, a "walk" required to know the culture of the capital.
Another plan not to get lost in Bogotá is to visit its museums, five in particular for its great importance and for having free admission. Botero Museum, Gold Museum, Art Collection of the Bank of the Republic, Military Museum of Colombia and the National Museum of Colombia.
CERRO DE MONSERRATE AND PARKS
Coming to Bogota and not climbing the Cerro de Monserrate is like not having visited the capital ... considered as the symbol par excellence of the city of Bogotá, the Cerro de Monserrate is a tourist attraction of great importance, offers a spectacular view of the city and It is characterized as the most important place of pilgrimage in Bogotá
Food in Bogotá
The amasijos are famous, you can not leave Bogotá without trying the almojábanas and pandeyucas. The recipe par excellence is the ajiaco (a typical soup of the cundiboyacense altiplano, which has potatoes and guascas, an herb that gives it a unique flavor). For those who prefer meats there is fritanga or picada (made with pork, beef, potatoes, yucca, banana, arepa and guacamole). These are some of the flavors of the typical food of the Andean region, of which you can not deprive yourself.
YOU HAVE TO TRY THEM!
Ajiaco is a potato-based soup that dates back to pre-Columbian culture, but over time incorporated European ingredients. In a Bogota menu there is also a lack of chocolate with cheese and almojábana.
Buñuelos
The buñuelos, a few round masses of cornmeal and cheese that are fried in oil, are eaten especially at Christmas.
Chocolate with cheese
A clear Spanish heritage is hot chocolate, which is served with cheese so that it melts inside.
Fritanga
Chorizo, morcilla, chicharrón (fried pork skin), sausage, potatoes, ripe plantain and pork rib are some ingredients of a fritanga or picada.
The changua
Eggs, milk, cilantro and onion are some of the ingredients of the changua, a broth to which rice can be added.
WHERE TO EAT?
Haute cuisine restaurants have turned Bogotá into an important gastronomic destination, both in Colombian and international cuisine. There are also historical sites where the delicious popular dishes are served, full of flavors and smells that you will love.
Climate in Bogotá
The climate in Bogotá is usually quite cold, because although Colombia is a country with a tropical climate, the height it is in makes it a high mountain climate. This explains why the average temperature is about 59° F, with the minimum temperature at 42.8° F and the maximum at 75.2° F.
In addition to the low temperatures, traveling to Bogotá involves suffering some rain, as they are recurrent in almost all seasons, except Christmas.
What time of year is best to travel to Bogotá
The best time or the best time of year to travel to Bogotá is from December to February as it coincides with the dry season and when there are not so many rains the temperature is also a little more pleasant.
