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Things to do in Bogotá

Walk the cobbled streets of La Candelaria past the Gold and Botero museums, then ride the cable car up Monserrate for a view over the capital.

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Neighborhood

Bolívar Square

Bogotá's main square since 1539, framed by the cathedral, the Capitol and the Liévano Palace.Entry: Free to visit
Museum

Botero Museum

A colonial house holding 208 works that Fernando Botero donated in 2000, 123 of them his own.Entry: Free to visit. Closed TuesdaysSearch tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Chorro de Quevedo

The small La Candelaria square where Bogotá is believed to have been founded in 1538.Entry: Free to visit
Museum

Gold Museum

The Bank of the Republic's museum of pre-Hispanic gold work, on Santander Park in the center.Entry: Pay at the door; free on Sundays. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Market

La Concordia Market

A district market hall in La Candelaria with food stalls, traders and craft sellers.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Monserrate

A hilltop sanctuary at 3,172 m above Bogotá, reached by cable car, funicular or footpath.Entry: Pay for the cable car or funicularSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Market

Paloquemao Market

A produce market trading since 1972, known for the variety of Colombian fruit on its stalls.Entry: Pay as you go
Church

Salt Cathedral, Zipaquirá

An underground church carved 180 m down in a salt mine, with 14 Stations of the Cross.Entry: COP[fee]; open dailySearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Usaquén

A former town in north Bogotá with a 17th-century church, craft shops and restaurants.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Zona G

A Chapinero restaurant district, named G for gourmet, with grills, brunch places and international kitchens.Entry: Pay as you go