Bogotá, the metropolis of culture and business

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and is located in the center of the country on an extensive plain in the Andes Mountains at 2,600 meters above sea level. It has a population of nearly eight million inhabitants from all corners of the world. It is a city as diverse as the country itself, it is the most important cultural center of Colombia and a place with hundreds of sites to explore and activities to do.

According to the latest ranking published by the National Association of Congresses and Conventions – ICCA of countries and cities with the highest number of events worldwide, Bogotá has become the first city in the country with the most events held, improving its position in Latin America from 9th to 6th, and ranking among the top 50 cities in the world at 47th place, rising 32 spots in the global ranking in just one year.

Bogotá is a city in transformation; urban renewal is visible in all sectors: the mass transportation system Transmilenio has changed the face of the main roads of the capital, new office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, and housing, as well as the construction and improvement of parks and libraries, were the reasons it received the Golden Lion Award in 2006 from the Venice Biennale for its urban renewal, and for the New York Times to name it one of the 31 destinations to visit in 2010.

Bogotá now has its own city brand

It will provide solid tools for its international positioning, highlighting the key attributes that differentiate it from other cities and facilitating competitiveness to attract a greater number of tourists, investment, business, talent, and opportunities for Bogotá.

Bogotá, green city

The Lonely Planet magazine from Argentina in its article titled “10 Easy Trips” highlights Bogotá as an example to follow in ecology and the environment. The note emphasizes that Bogotá has 107 square meters of green space per person, “the highest figure among medium-population cities, and the greatest biodiversity in the world per square kilometer”.

The Colombian cultural epicenter

Visiting Bogotá is to breathe culture:

This is a city of museums, where you can find permanent exhibitions of art from all eras, as well as historical objects, religious museums, natural sciences, technology, and even interactive spaces.

You can also visit one of the city’s large libraries, see a theater play, attend a large concert or a small private recital, go to one of the cultural centers, or perhaps take a tour of the historic center of La Candelaria.

Here, major internationally recognized events take place: the Festivals al Parque in Bogotá bring together thousands of spectators with rock, hip-hop, jazz, salsa, Colombian music, and all kinds of rhythms; the Book Fair opens its doors for the public to meet authors, institutions, and publishers, and the Theater Festival turns the city into a huge stage where imagination and art reign.

It's impossible to get bored in the capital of Colombia

Bogotá is a city for everyone; there are activities and plans for every taste. It has nightlife areas of different styles and atmospheres: nightclubs, bars, pubs, craft beer factories, and clubs where fun and dancing are the main focus.

The gastronomy in the city also deserves to be explored and enjoyed; here the variety of local and international cuisine is vast and recognized as one of the best in Latin America. You can try typical dishes from the region like ajiaco, cocido, tamal, or almojábanas, and taste Colombian fruit juices and desserts.

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Monserrate, El Chicó, or Usaquén welcome inhabitants and visitors with open arms; the day feels short for exploring and discovering all that these wonderful places offer. Another option is to visit one of the parks in Bogotá to exercise, walk, enjoy nature, or simply sit down to read a book.

In the shopping areas and malls of Bogotá, you find everything you want: the best clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, technology, antiques, handicrafts, and anything else you may be looking for. Shopping here is a delight with its stores and ending the day at one of the city’s bars or restaurants.

Between modernity and history: Bogotá

The Historic Center of La Candelaria is a magical place; here are the houses that experienced colonial life and the independence movement. The wooden balconies and doors witness the passage of time and the present, just a few meters from the historic center lies the international center with its modern offices and buildings. In the center of Bogotá, it feels like a time machine that takes you from the 18th century to the 21st in just a few blocks.

The business and office areas welcome entrepreneurs from all over the world, Corferias hosts the main trade and business fairs in the country, and the hotel offer is varied and spread across the city’s tourist, cultural, and business sectors.

Bogotá is also the meeting point of Colombia; here, all cultures from all regions are welcome. From the cuisine of the coffee region to the joy of the Caribbean, passing through the artisanal legacy of Boyacá and the celebrations of Valle del Cauca, all can be found here. Bogotá is simply the union of all the best of Colombia; it is an endless place to discover.