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Things to see in Bogotá (Colombia): 62 places and when to go

Bogotá is a major city in Colombia with around 7,772,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (26), Temples (14), Nature (8). The best known are Gold Museum, Bogotá, Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá and Monserrate. The best time to come is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Colombia · 4.5984, -74.0853
Population
About 7,772,000
Places
62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (26) · Temples (14) · Nature (8) · With kids (6) · Food and drink (6) · Wildlife (5)
Best time
December to February and June to August.
Also possible
March to May and September to November.
Nearest airport
BOG Bogota, 13 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Guadalupe Hill, at 3,317 m.

What to see in Bogotá

The places in and around Bogotá, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 38, by what you come to do:

When to go to Bogotá

The best time to visit Bogotá is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time11:46
  2. FebBest time11:51
  3. MarPossible11:58
  4. AprPossible12:06
  5. MayPossible12:13
  6. JunBest time12:16
  7. JulBest time12:15
  8. AugBest time12:09
  9. SepPossible12:01
  10. OctPossible11:54
  11. NovPossible11:47
  12. DecBest time11:44

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 62 of the 62 places are at their best.

When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Bogotá

The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG, Bogota), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Colombia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Bogotá?

The best known: Gold Museum, Bogotá, Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, Monserrate, Tequendama Falls, National Museum of Colombia. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá?

December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

How do you get to Bogotá?

The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bogotá as the destination and these 62 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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