Bogota, Colombia

15 Best Things to Do in Bogota

Mount Monserrate tops the list, and the rest of Bogota follows, ranked by real visits.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 69 places we track in Bogota. Updated monthly.

  1. Mount Monserrate

    Park & natureFree entry

    Monserrate rises more than 3,000 metres above Bogotá, a sacred peak crowned by a white church that watches over the sprawling Colombian capital.

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  2. 93 Park

    Park & nature

    93 Park (Parque 93) is a sleek, modern green space nestled in Bogotá's upscale El Chicó neighborhood.

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  3. Salitre Mágico

    Entertainment

    Salitre Mágico is Bogotá's premier amusement park, offering a wide array of rides and attractions for all ages.

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  4. Simón Bolívar Park

    Park & nature

    Simón Bolívar Park is the green heart of Bogotá, a vast 360-hectare urban oasis that offers a natural escape from the city's hustle.

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  5. Bogotá Botanical Garden

    Park & nature

    The Bogotá Botanical Garden, officially named Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, is a 19-acre green space dedicated to Colombia's rich plant diversity.

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  6. Estadio El Campín

    Landmark

    Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín is a Bogotá stadium inaugurated for the Bolivarian Games on 10 August 1938.

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  7. Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque

    Religious site

    Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque is the principal Islamic place of worship in Bogotá, serving the city's Muslim community.

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  8. Movistar Arena (Bogotá)

    Entertainment

    Movistar Arena is a state-of-the-art indoor venue in Bogotá, hosting international music stars, sporting competitions, and cultural spectacles.

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  9. Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogotá

    Museum

    The Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogotá (MAC) is a dynamic space showcasing avant-garde works by Colombian and international artists.

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  10. Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar

    Museum

    Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar is a beautifully preserved colonial villa that served as the residence of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of several South American countries, during his visits to Bogotá.

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  11. Catedral Primada de Bogota

    Religious siteFree entry

    Catedral Primada de Bogotá, also known as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is the largest and most important Catholic church in Colombia.

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  12. Iglesia Basilica del Senor de Monserrate

    Religious siteFree entry

    Iglesia Basilica del Senor de Monserrate is a stunning church perched at 3,152 meters (10,341 feet) on Monserrate Hill, one of Bogotá's most iconic landmarks.

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  13. Parque de Usaquen

    Park & natureFree entry

    Parque de Usaquen is the heart of the historic Usaquen neighborhood in northern Bogota. This tree-lined square is surrounded by colonial-style buildings and cobblestone streets, offering a peaceful escape from the city's hustle.

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  14. Bogotá Colombia Temple

    Religious site

    The Bogotá Colombia Temple is a sacred building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a regional spiritual center.

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  15. Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao

    MarketFree entry

    Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao is a vibrant public market in central Bogotá, offering an authentic slice of Colombian daily life.

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After dark

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