Make yourself ready to visit the gateway to Colombia, Bogota is well known to be the first travelers stop to visit Colombia. However this beautiful country is well settled at an altitude of over 8357 feet stretching its highest Andes mountain ranges of the Cordillera to the eastern part of the city. Bogotá has numerous things to offer to their travelers, that mainly includes the high rise skyscrapers, to the nicely designed colonial churches, from the hustle- bustle towns to the quite relaxing parks and gardens.

Known to be the city of universities owns many theaters, visitors can taste the flavors of Spanish, English as well as Indian. Experience the bolt wild traffic along the busy streets and the calm oases reflecting a bygone day. Bogotá has it all! From the futuristic architecture to the present modern towns, form the street congestion to the authentic restaurants, from well to do peoples to the street beggars. City is over flooded by the three universities, monasteries, and schools. It is worth to experience its cultural and artistic heritage along with numerous well-preserved museums displaying authentic artifacts, paintings, sculptures and carvings.

Home to more than 6 million people, Bogota has many beautiful places to discover. Start you exploration while you explore the city’s cultural rich tradition and heritage; most of the historical sites are situated towards downtown. Travelers will be in love with the developed infrastructure of the city. Being the capital city of Colombia it is also a well-known economic center; it has grounded numerous companies, industrial sectors and huge business.

The capital city has is also a home to more than 24 percent of the country's inhabitants. However the colonial buildings, huge skyscrapers and the plazas draws the main attention among the visitors. Take out time to explore the spectacular walled old towns, overhanging balconies, beaches, many parks and gardens and the monasteries. Make yourself busy while strolling along the street corners watching various street exhibitions and fairs. Plan for a day trip or shop around the various stores. Bogotá offers wonderful museums, galleries; give a visit to Museo del Oro, Donación de Botero or at Museo del Siglo XIX. You’ll be in love with the designs of Santa Marta church; there are times when concerts are arranged in the church. Fill up your memory with the lovely scenic view and lovely sunset at Monserrate.

La Candelaria is famous for being the most old historic city center. La Candelaria covers the area of old Santa Fe, also the region was once known to have the first settlers and from which the city originated. La Candelaria have some rich colorful history to offer, towards the southern part the city is build up into business area having skyscrapers, office, shops and banks and the historic central neighborhood of La Candelaria has numerous sights to offer.

The building of Plaza de Bolivar is built in the colonial style having eye-widening balconies. Walk ahead to watch the First Cathedral, built in the late 1500's or the Museo del Oro (gold museum) or the colonial churches. Tourist having interest on art and culture must visit the Luis Angel Arango Library; check out its beautiful concert hall, Botero Collection, the coin museum and the Bank’s Art Museum.

Close to the Gold Museum at walking distance El Museo del Oro is a must visit, watching the unique collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts is worth a watch. Other museums in the nearby area are the Military Museum, Bogotá Museum in the Planetarium and the Modern Art Museum. Go out for an early morning or an evening stroll along the colonial streets and cherish at the beautifully designed colorful houses, after a walk slipped into nearby hotels or at coffee shops to try out some of their best provided cuisines. Worth observing architectural buildings are the El Tunal, Virgilio Barco Vargas and the El Tintal.

Other places of attraction are the Museo Botero and the Museo de Arte del Banco de la Republica (MAMBO). When you are done with your sights, satisfy you stomach with the Colombian chain Crepes and Waffles or drop into a cozy bar sipping on tasty cocktails. Zona Rosa is a well-known happening spot; the area offers lots of entertainment possibilities along with numerous bars, nightclubs, discos and restaurants. Undoubtedly the nightlife is well appreciated by the visitors, charge up your body and mind to dance on the tunes of samba, rock, hip-hop and rap music.