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Why Is Bogota Ideal for Your Event?
Bogota—cosmopolitan, vibrant, and dynamic—enjoys a geostrategic location in the Americas, equidistant between North and South, and is well-connected to the world through an award-winning airport recognized for its performance and biosecurity protocols.
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meters above sea level, in the heart of Colombia’s eastern Andes—land of páramos and legendary valleys
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(63 F°) year-round mild weather, no seasons, occasional sun, and rain
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Airport code
GMT -5
Time zone
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Spanish-speaking population
Bogota's soul
Bogota's Infraestructure
El Dorado International Airport is the main connectivity hub in the country and the most important in Latin America.
Globally recognized and awarded
El Dorado International Airport was nominated as the best airport in the world and won the title of Latin America’s Leading Airport at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
Bogotá has been recognized as Latin America’s Leading Business Travel Destination in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Winner of the LATAM–Global Cities of the Future award for Human Capital and Lifestyle 2021–2022.
40 million
passengers
825 K
Tons of cargo
100
nationalities can enter the country without a visa
Ranked 4th
worldwide for punctuality
First
airport in the Americas with 4-Star Skytrax certification
No. 1
in cargo and business travel in South America
51
International destinations
46
Domestic destinations
How to Get Around the City
The city has an Integrated Public Transportation System and the most extensive network of bike lanes in Latin America, with over 600 kilometers of cycling infrastructure.
A Truly Touristic City
Bogotá is vibrant across a wide range of cultural settings, highlighted in its historic center, ancient churches, museums, galleries, graffiti art, jewelry and gemstones, music, and rhythms. Its surroundings also offer contrasting landscapes, archaeological sites and pre-Columbian legends, waterfalls, wetlands, forests, páramos—and even a salt cathedral.
Cultural zone
National Museum
Monserrate
La Candelaria
Simon Bolivar Park
Zona G
Cultural zone
This is a cultural complex located in downtown Bogotá where you will find the Gold Museum, the Luis Ángel Arango Library and its Concert Hall, the Casa de la Moneda Museum, the Botero Museum, and the Miguel Urrutia Art Museum (MAMU).
National Museum
The National Museum of Colombia, established in 1823, is one of the oldest in the Americas. It offers seventeen permanent exhibition rooms where around 2,500 works and objects are on display, representing the country’s history and heritage.
Monserrate
Located in the heart of Bogotá, Monserrate is one of Colombia’s most iconic tourist destinations.
It attracts both pilgrims and tourists, offering a unique experience where spirituality, nature, and culture intertwine.
La Candelaria
La Candelaria is not only a historical treasure but also a major touristic, educational, and commercial hub.
It constitutes the city’s largest and most significant cultural node, offering experiences for all audiences. Here, you will find the Presidential Palace, Bolívar Square, Bogotá City Hall, the Congress, and the Palace of Justice.
Simon Bolivar Park
This is the largest and most important park in the city. Strategically located in the heart of Bogotá, it features vast green spaces filled with countless trees and a variety of venues for recreational, sports, and religious activities.
Zona G
Zona G, known as Bogotá’s gastronomic epicenter, owes its name to the “G” for gastronomy. Located in the northern part of the city, this emblematic neighborhood reflects the cultural richness and diversity of the Colombian capital.
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Luisa Vásquez
Senior Convention Bureau Officer
lvasquez@investinbogota.org
Kamila Caselles
Senior Convention Bureau Officer
ncaselles@investinbogota.org
Luz Aida Salcedo
Senior Convention Bureau Officer
lsalcedo@investinbogota.org
Alejandra Mejía
Senior Convention Bureau Officer
amejia@investinbogota.org