Things To Do
Monserrate
A must for first timers in the city! Overlooking Bogotá, a cable car or a steep set of stairs will take you up the mountain to a breathtaking scenic overlook. You will also find a couple of small shops selling memorabilia and a catholic church.
Capital Graffiti Tours
Our resident professional anthropologist and tour guide, Jeffer Toscano, is one of the pioneers of Graffiti Tours in the country. Bogota has a wealth of street art that is definitely worth your time. The guides will explain both the technical aspects and the city context as you walk around downtown (which we call: 'El Centro').
Salt Cathedral
For those of us who want to adventure outside of the city there is a deep salt mine which was transformed into the famous Salt Cathedral. It is an imposing structure excavated into the earth that reflects Bogota's past as a precolumbian salt mining ground and tradepoint, as well as its catholic tradition.
Gold Museum
In the heart of Bogota's city center you will find the country's most important collection of precolumbian gold crafts. Colombian indigenous groups were some of the most accomplished in the continent, pioneering the 'lost wax' technique and alloy creation. You will alos learn about the rich indigenous history in the country.
La Candelaria Neighborhood
Bogota's city center has plenty of interesting places to explore: from the city's oldest restaurant (La Puerta Falsa), the Cathedral and its Central Square (Plaza de Bolivar) to some of its main museums, libraries and venues. Not necessarily for those looking for relaxation, 'el centro', like we call it, is always bustling with activity and has many things to do.
Coffee Tasting
Colombia has produced coffee since the 17th century. You will find Colombian coffee soft and aromatic. Until recently the country had its own unique coffee culture, which involved chatting over tiny cups of filtered coffee, usually called "tinto", at every chance you can imagine. The powerful National Coffee Federation (1927) gathered most of the small and large batch producers of the country, rerouting most produce to lucrative exports. However, with the adveniment of Starbucks in the 2000's, the Federation lobbied to be able to create it's own competitor, Juan Valdez, to keep the coffee multinational at bay. The next two decades have been a boom for coffee entrepreneurs in the country, as Colombian export-quality grains have started to be consumed by Colombians themselves. You will find plenty of coffee related experiences, tastings and tours. The city is almost guaranteed to have a good coffee shop every other block, many just a walk from our wedding headquarters. Enjoy!
Chocolate Tasting
For those with a sweet-tooth, Colombia is one of the few countries in the Americas that grows its own cacao. Bogota claims to have the best hot chocolate in the country (which should include bread and cheese for the full experience)! In addition, a number of local chocolate lovers have started their own enterprises, mixing local and international techniques with some really tasty results. Very close you'll find Chuculat, and plenty others!
Fruit Tasting
Colombia has an impressive variety of fruits: from great mangoes, passion fruit, bananas, pineapples, watermelon, dragonfruit, guava, soursop, papaya, among others, to one that you've never heard of, like feijoa, lulo, araza, copoazu, mamoncillo, zapote, and still more! They come to Bogota from the country's multiple biomes, such as the Caribbean planes, rivers valleys, jungles, temperate hillsides, etc. Please remember to try fruit juices wherever, and with a bit of time tours can be arranged to go to market squares (or even supermarkets) to try as many flavors as you feel like tasting.