It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s six must-see sites in Bogotá, Colombia, for inspiration.
José Celestino Mutis Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical garden in Colombia, houses nearly 19,000 live plants and an artificial waterfall. Some of the garden’s collections include various greenhouses, medicinal plants, an arboretum and Andean woodland plants. © Markpittimages | Dreamstime.com
Bolívar Square serves as the city’s main square, dating to pre-Columbian times. A statue of Simón Bolívar sits in the square and the 19th-century Primary Cathedral of Bogotá lies on the eastern side. © Diego Grandi | Dreamstime.com
One of the oldest churches in Bogotá, Museo Santa Clara served as a church from the 17th century to 1968, before becoming a museum featuring paintings by some of Colombia’s most renowned Baroque artists. © Pixattitude | Dreamstime.com
At more than 10,000 feet, Mount Monserrate overlooks Bogotá and boasts a church with a shrine at the top. A sacred place since pre-Columbian times, visitors can take a cable car, funicular or a long and challenging hike to the top. © Tony Bosse | Dreamstime.com
The Museum of Gold is one of Bogotá’s most-visited attractions, featuring displays of pre-Columbian gold, other metal alloys and other artifacts of different materials. The museum boasts nearly 55,000 pieces with halls divided by the many cultures of the region. © Pixattitude | Dreamstime.com
Considered a hot spot for foodies, Usaquén includes upscale French bistros, garden cafés, cocktail bars, brewpubs and Asian fusion eateries, to name a few. Every Sunday, crowds flock to the flea market to shop for a variety of handcrafted items and enjoy entertainment and food. © Lasfotosdegabo | Dreamstime.com
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