Things To Do
If you are planning on staying a few extra days and exploring the city, here are our top things to do, places to eat at, and things to keep in mind
Places to Visit
Monserrate
Monserrate is important as a prominent cultural, religious, and tourist landmark in Bogotá, Colombia, featuring a historic sanctuary with a revered statue of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate that draws pilgrims seeking miracles and favor. It also serves as a significant point of reference in the city and offers stunning panoramic views, making it a must-visit destination for both religious devotion and general tourism.
Fun fact: There is a deeply rooted Colombian superstition that says unmarried couples who climb to the summit of Monserrate will never marry.
El Museo del Oro
Gold mining occupies an important historical and cultural role for Colombia dating back centuries (and represented by the yellow stripe in its flag!). In pre-Hispanic times, gold was mined and used to create jewelry, art and ceremonial items. The Gold Museum of Bogotá has collected more than 55,000 pieces of goldwork, of which around 6,000 pieces are on public display. It also has items made from bone, stone, ceramics and textiles, from peoples including the Tumaco, Narino, Cauca, Chocó and Malagana.
Botero Museum
Explore a large collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Fernando Botero, a Colombian artist famous for his "Boterismo" style of depicting figures with exaggerated volumes. The Botero museum also houses a diverse collection of international art from masters like Picasso, Monet, Renoir, and Dalí.
Note from Juanita: What I love about this museum is that it is inside a beautiful traditional colonial home with a central courtyard (pictured above!) which itself is a work of art
Where to eat - our must-go’s!
Al Agua Patos
Location in Chapinero: Cl. 72A #5-22, Bogotá, Colombia
Ideal for brunch, but good for any time of the day
WOK
Location in Chapinero: Cra. 9 #69 a 75, Bogotá, Colombia
Asian fusion food, get the dessert wontons :)
Crepes & Waffles
Location in Chapinero: Cra. 9, Cl. 73 # 73 - 33, Bogotá, Colombia
I swear it’s Colombian, and one we go to every single time we visit
La Puerta Falsa
Cl. 11 #6-50, Bogotá, Colombia (this is near the Botero Museum and the Gold Museum!)
This is Colombia’s oldest restaurant, and a good place to try some traditional food
The area where you’ll be staying (Chapinero) is also full of many other amazing restaurants - We promise Bogotá’s culinary scene will not disappoint you :)
Where to get the best Coffee
If there’s one thing you know about us, is that we are obsessed with coffee - good coffee. You might have heard of Juan Valdez, but that is in fact NOT where you’ll find some of Colombia’s best coffee. Try the below places instead!
Café Quindío
Arte y Pasión Café
Café Cultor
El Altillo Café