{"id":1887,"date":"2011-12-05T19:51:10","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T00:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2016-05-13T11:29:52","modified_gmt":"2016-05-13T16:29:52","slug":"only-24-hours-in-bogota-heres-what-to-do-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2011\/12\/only-24-hours-in-bogota-heres-what-to-do-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Only 24 hours in Bogot\u00e1? Here’s what to do"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s so much to do in\u00a0Bogot\u00e1<\/a>\u00a0that you could be here a year and still be learning about the intricacies of the city. It\u2019s not only the Colombia\u2019s capital, it\u2019s also the premier place to discover a fine selection of international cuisine, art exhibitions and literary festivals.<\/p>\n

Not everyone has all year in Bogot\u00e1, of course, and many people are here for only a day. We’ve devised a little itinerary for these people, so those on business trips or at the beginning of a\u00a0Colombia tour<\/a>, we\u2019ve narrowed all there is to offer here into the perfect 24 hour itinerary in Bogot\u00e1 for you to spend exploring this sprawling, fascinating city.<\/p>\n

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The rooftops of Bogot\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Morning\/Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are numerous city tours on offer in\u00a0Bogot\u00e1<\/a>, but we\u2019d strongly recommend 2 from See Colombia Travel<\/a>. Firstly there\u2019s a bike tour, which will take you around the historic area of La Candelaria. You\u2019ll see the area\u2019s most important landmarks, including Plaza Simon Bolivar where you\u2019ll see the spectacular Cathedral, the Chapel of El Sagrario, the Cardinal\u2019s Palace and the Capitolio or Congress Building. Behind the latter is the Nari\u00f1o Palace, home of the president and one of the most stunning buildings in Bogot\u00e1. There will also be opportunities to visit the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum, host of a wealth of Botero paintings and sculptures.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can take the City Tour which, minus the cycling, includes all the above and includes a visit to the memorable Monserrate \u2013 a beautiful church perched in the mountains that surround Bogot\u00e1. Here you\u2019ll find plenty of trinkets and arts and crafts to take back home, as well as a selection of local street foods and drinks. For the more romantic among you, you can also arrange to have a glass of delicious wine in any of the two restaurants, where you\u2019ll sit by the fireplace overlooking stunning views of Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n

Afternoon\/Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The center of Bogot\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Bike Tour taking around 4-5 hours and the City Tour coming in at around 6 hours, by now you\u2019ll be hankering for some lunch. You\u2019ll want to save some room for your dinner, but since you\u2019ll be left in the city\u2019s center you\u2019ll have an abundance of choice for something to tide you over. One option is to find your nearest Crepes y Waffles (there\u2019s plenty dotted around the city), where you\u2019ll find an abundance of delicious snacks and deserts. Alternatively you could find your way up to the bohemian area of\u00a0La Macarena<\/a>, an area a little off the traditional tourist trail. In La Macarena you\u2019ll find a wealth of reasonably-priced international cuisine, including Brazilian, Italian, Argentinean, Mexican and Spanish. You\u2019ll also find plenty of caf\u00e9s, including La Chocolatera, a caf\u00e9 that specializes in various chocolate treats. Well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve eaten, hop in a taxi towards Usaquen, a tranquil, charming neighborhood in northern Bogot\u00e1. Work up an appetite by wandering around the green streets, and maybe even stop in for a beer at\u00a0Bogot\u00e1 Beer Company<\/a>, one of Colombia\u2019s most renowned beer chains.<\/p>\n

Evening\/Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve finished wandering around Usaquen, it\u2019s time for dinner. You\u2019ll undoubtedly have encountered plenty of restaurants that will have tickled your fancy, and there\u2019s really no bad choice here. For cheaper eats we\u2019d recommend you try\u00a0Tienda del Cafe<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0La Hamburgeseria<\/a>\u00a0(where there’s live music at weekends). If you’re looking to splash the cash a little, try the ceviche at\u00a080 Sillas<\/a>\u00a0or the incomparable meat at\u00a07, 16 Steakhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve finished dinner, of course, it\u2019s party time and Bogot\u00e1 is a great place to be. If you’re willing to head a little outside of the city, you can arrange a visit to the unforgettable, unique and enormous\u00a0Andres Carne de Res<\/a>\u00a0(there is another in Zona Rosa, but the one in Chia is the definitive party).\u00a0However, if you want to stay in the north of Bogot\u00e1 you\u2019ll want to head to\u00a0Zona Rosa<\/a>. Zona Rosa is Bogot\u00e1\u2019s premier party destination and it\u2019s choc-full of bars and pubs for you to explore, even including a Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters. We\u2019d recommend heading to\u00a0The Irish Pub<\/a>. It might not be exotic for us English-speakers, but it\u2019s an institution here in Bogot\u00e1, and a great way to meet fellow travelers and expats. To finish off your night, head to any one of the clubs in Zona Rosa. We\u2019d highly recommend\u00a0La Villa<\/a>, which plays great music you\u2019ll recognize as well as some South American classics that\u2019ll really get the locals going. Be sure to try a glass of Sierra del Tigre \u2013 a delicious, Colombian-brewed beer.<\/p>\n

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Church in La Candelaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After all that you\u2019ll have had a great taste of Bogot\u00e1\u2026 You may even not want to leave. If you have any questions you’d like to ask or if you want more information about spending 24 hours in Bogot\u00e1,\u00a0just ask here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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