The Marvelous Bogota--A Treat To Visit by:Robert Toth
If you always dreamt of visiting a city that is rich culturally then better not waste
any time and head towards the wonderful capital of Colombia, Bogot.City Overview:
Bogot is a major cultural center of Latin America and is the largest city of Colombia. The city is a perfect amalgamation of the ancient churches and the modern towering buildings. Whether you are hankering after a hustling city life or want to spend your vacations in sightseeing in a calm environment, this is the right place for you.
Places To Visit:
La Candelaria should be on top of your itinerary since it is home to a large number of colonial churches and museums. Once you are here, make sure you pay a visit to the beautiful Santa Clara Church near Plaza de Bolivar.
Simon Bolivar is one of the most popular parks in Bogot and a tourist hub as well. It's a great place to enjoy some kite flying or if you like, you can just stroll around and release your tensions.
Botanical Gardens should be your next stop. The spectacular verdant grounds of botanical gardens are something that cannot be missed out on at any cost. The entrance fee is a mere $1.00. You can also eat a delicious meal here at reasonable prices.
Monserrate is a mountain in Bogot and also a tourist-flooded spot since you can get a panoramic view of the city from here. Plus, there is a church on its peak. You can either take a cable car or if your health allows you could walk up to the hill top.
Things To Do:
Pay a visit to the popular El Museo del Oro which exhibits a huge number of gold artifacts.
In case you are an art connoisseur, don't forget to make an excursion to the Botero Museum which displays works of Picasso, Renoir, and Matisse etc.
Since the city has numerous libraries as well, you surely need to explore the most famous ones atleast, like the Virgilio Barco Library, El Tunal and El Tintal.
Do take a ride on the traditional horse-drawn carriages to explore the city.
Make a tour to one of the innumerable spa centers of the city.
Shopping and Sports:
Make sure you visit the La Candelaria, if you are looking for some antique shopping. The Town Center is crammed with numerous clothing stores, jewelry stores, bookshops and music shops. Besides these, Unicentro is another wonderful shopping plaza. For sports fans, there is the famous indoor arena, Coliseo Cubierto El Campin. You can also enjoy golf, soccer and horse riding in Bogota.
Nightlife in Bogot:
Bogot is known for its exciting nightlife all over the world. You will find a large number of clubs, bars and pubs in the city. However, the most famous ones are; Bar Venus, Disco Bar Salome Pagana and Hard Rock caf Bogot.
Famous Festivals:
Ibero-American theater festival is one of the most famous performing arts festivals held after every 2 years in either March or April. Bogot's Carnival (August 6) is also very popular with the tourists as it comprises of Masquerades, dances and parades. Summer festival and Rock al Parque are the other two enthralling festivals.
You will find a large number of clubs, bars and pubs in the city. However, the most famous ones are; Bar Venus, Disco Bar Salome Pagana and Hard Rock caf Bogot.
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