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Bogota
Founded in 1538, the capital offers more than its reputation might suggest with cosmopolitan restaurants,
excellent museums and a well preserved colonial quarter, it's an eclectic mix of the old and new.
The Spanish colonial district of Candelaria has flower covered courtyards and fine architecture.
The nation's most famous museum is the renowned Gold Museum, each corridor displays a different episode
from Colombian history and the ground floor is dedicated to art. The Monserrate mountain,
accessible by cable car, offers spectacular views of the city and the underground Salt Cathedral
is another highlight.
In the northern districts of Zona Rosa and Usaquen, one finds a variety of excellent restaurants, nightlife, parks and
shopping centres.
Below we list a few of our favourite hotels in Bogota, though there are many others we can book.
3 nights accommodation including airport to hotel transfer:
| CODE | |||
| COL01 | Casa Medina | Bogota's most stylish colonial hotel, it has luxurious old world charm in a superbly restored mansion house, situated to the north of the city. | from £407 |
| COL02 | Sofitel Victoria Regia | One of the best luxury hotels in the Zona Rosa district in north Bogota, it is an elegant hotel with pool and a good location close to shops and restaurants. | from £298 |
| COL03 | La Opera | A lovely colonial hotel next to the Teatro Colon, well located in the heart of the Candelaria district. Tastefully decorated rooms and a roof top restaurant with stunning views of the old city. Good bar and restaurant . | from £196 |
Excursions from Bogota
| Bogota City Tour (Full Day) | |
| Includes the Candelaria Colonial District, the Gold Museum, (closed Mondays), historical centre and colonial churches, northern residential sector and handicraft shopping. | |
| Code: COL04 | |
| from £50 per person | |
| Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake (Full Day tour) | |
| Full day excursion offering the chance to explore the Sabana de Bogota, combing two unusual sites: the underground cathedral chiselled out of salt in the Zipaquira salt mine and the Guatavita Sacred Lake. | |
| Code: COL05 | |
| from £64 per person | |
| Notes: | Prices are per person based on double occupancy, in the low season unless otherwise stated. |
| The price shown is a guideline only and may change due to variations in the dollar / pound exchange rate or season. Please contact us for an exact quote based on your requirements. |
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008