Evelynn & Carlos
Things To Do
Gold Museum
One of Bogota's most famous museums, the Gold Museum contains more than 55,000 pieces of gold and other materials from all of Colombia's major pre-Hispanic cultures.
Andino Shopping Mall
Excellent shopping center with high end designer stores and great restaurants.
Atlantis Plaza Shopping Mall
Sprawling, modern 4-story complex with dining & upscale shops, including clothing & jewelry stores.
Zona T Bogotá
Zona Rosa, also known as "Zona T" for the T shaped area at its heart, is one of Bogotá's major shopping and entertainment districts, home to Michelin starred restaurants, bars, five star hotels and resorts, as well as luxury shops and boutiques.
Mount Monserrate
The sanctuary of Monserrate in the eastern hills of Bogotá can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. It is located at 3,172 meters above sea level, at the top of Monserrate or Cerro de Las Nieves. This is one of the highest points of the city. You can make the trek up yourself or take a cable car. At the top is a beautiful church and some nice restaurants, and you can view the entire city from here.
La Candelaria
La Candelaria is Bogota’s vibrant heart and historic neighborhood. There are many cool restaurants and shops, as well as museums and historical sites such as Monserrate and Plaza Bolivar.
Park 93
Beautiful park in the center of the city with nice restaurants and shops. Great place for going out at night. We suggest staying around this area if you can because it's very close to our venue.
Catedral de Sal
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 metres underground in a halite mountain near the city of Zipaquirá about 45 min. from Bogota. You can take a short picturesque train trip from Bogota and enjoy some country sites.
Usaquén
Usaquen is a vibrant, trendy neighborhood in the north of Bogota known for its foodie scene, cafes, antique stores, and on Sundays, it's sprawling flea market where you will find gourmet food stands and fine handmade goods. It's an excellent place to have breakfast or brunch.
Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park
Largest park in the city, it is formed by five smaller parks: The Simon Bolivar, El Salitre, Parque de los Novios, Unidad Deportiva El Salitre and Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. The system includes artificial lakes, 2 parks, a children's museum and the Colosseum. It's well known for hosting many concerts.
Guatavita Lake and Village
The Laguna de Guatavita or Lake Guatavita is located about an hour from Bogotá. Once a sacred site for the indigenous peoples, gold discovered there helped launch the legend of El Dorado. The lake today is gorgeous and a neat day trip from Bogotá, especially for those who want a break from the big city to enjoy some nature. If interested to visit, do your research and plan beforehand as there are some rules visitors must follow to visit the lake.
Plaza de Bolívar
The Bolívar Square (Spanish: Plaza de Bolívar or Plaza Bolívar) is the main square of Bogotá. The square is located in the heart of the historical area of the city and hosts a statue of Simón Bolívar, sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first public monument in the city.
La Calera
La Calera is a municipality and town 11 miles over land from Bogota. La Calera is a common weekend destination, where you will find excellent restaurants and amazing views of the city. It's a great place for a bonfire and a canelazo, a spiced hot drink made with Aguardiente, the famous Colombian anise liquor.
Andrés D.C.
Amazing restaurant with typical Colombian food.
El Gato Gris
Beautiful restaurant in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria.
Central Cevicheria
Great place for seafood lovers.
Chopinar 147
Delicious fast food chain offering traditional Colombian food.
Restaurante Frenessí
A virtual reality gourmet experience. Reservations required well in advance.