4 Places in Bogota, Colombia, You Just Have To See

Posted by Visiting Bogota on February 12th, 2020

Colombia is known for being rich in culture, history, art, and fashion, and the places we’ll be talking about here are just some of the best places in the city that you have to see to believe. If you’re thinking of visiting the country, check out Colombia apartments for rent for some of the best deals in the city!

1.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral is a marvel to behold. Located at around 180 metres below the ground, this former salt mine turned cathedral houses gorgeous statues and sculptures of Roman Catholic icons carved from salt, and huge crosses carved from the ground to the ceiling.

It started with humble beginnings, with miners putting up a little area for worship so they – and their families – can pray for safety before they begin the hazardous job of mining for salt. Over time, and with it being recognized by the country’s religious institutions, what was once a humble place of worship is now one of the most significantly religious sites in the country.

2. BibliotecaPúblicoVirgilio Barco

It was submitted as a candidate as a World Heritage Site by the Permanent Delegation of Colombia to UNESCO, so you know it’s a special place.

Designed by one of Colombia’s most important architects, this massive library is built right inside a park, and is surrounded by many gardens and bodies of water, so almost every area is serene and picturesque.

There’s also an open air theatre, and of course, a café where you can buy food and drinks as you while the day away.

3. Monserrate Hill

Monserrate Hill, or Cerro de Monserrate, towers over downtown Bogota and is over 3,000 metres above sea level.

Take a scenic walk up to get to Monserrate Sanctuary at the top, or take a funicular or cable car – and enjoy spectacular scenes of the sprawling city below.

More than the views of the city, enjoy the nature sights the mountain has to offer, and breath in the mountain air away from the bustle of the city life.

You’ll be able to buy food and drinks at the top, and get to see the dignified Monserrate Sanctuary as well as, again, amazing views of the city below.

4. Museodel Oro

Called the Gold Museum in English, it houses over 30,000 pieces of gold from all the major pre-Hispanic cultures of Colombia, or more than 55,000 artifacts altogether of some of the most amazing and culturally important pieces. In fact, this impressive, and massive collections makes it one of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic artifacts in the world.

This beautiful museum covers 3 floors, and pieces are spread out across thematic rooms, with detailed descriptions of each piece in Spanish and English so you get to learn how it was discovered, how it was mined, and how it was worked – as well as gain a better, overall understanding of the culturally rich, vibrant place that Colombia has always been.