The City (Source: http://www.bogotaturismo.gov.co/)
Bogota, the capital of the Republic of Colombia, with an average temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, which can range between 9 and 22 degrees Celsius, is called the South American Athens. Visitors can find a variety options for tourism activities, shopping or pleasure, either individually, as a couple or a family.
- World Travel Awards Winner
- Best leading destination in Colombia
- Best getaway destination in South America
- Best business destination in South America
- Best promoter of tourism in South America
Business Tourism
Bogota has been ranked as one of the main business centers in Latin America, along with São Paulo, Miami, Santiago, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. According to the latest annual ranking of the magazine América Economía (2012), the capital of the Republic ranks eighth among the best cities for doing business in Latin America.
A proof of this is the significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) enjoyed by the city. In recent years, Bogota has received large amounts of FDI, especially in greenfield projects, mergers and acquisitions. In fact, if oil and investment in portfolio is excluded, Bogota attracts 78% of all FDI coming to Colombia, which has established itself as one of the best cities to invest in Latin America.
Being a one of the best cities for doing business means that Bogotá offers great investment opportunities. In fact, there are now more than 1,423 multinational corporations settled down in the capital.
The city is also well known for its tax culture and how easy it is to acquire property, create business and in dealing with construction permits, which permitted Bogota to achieve in August 2013, Bogotá the description by the World Bank as the third best city in the country to do business in.
Cultural tourism
Multifaceted and diverse, Bogota vibrates to the rhythm of the most dynamic cities. Its hectic everyday culture is expressed with demonstrations of all natures, both spontaneous and formal, in a varied gallery of events both large and small which allows the city to enjoy wide recognition both inside and outside of Colombia.
Tourism Shopping
In the different shopping areas in Bogotá you can find items with great quality standards, made by designers, craftsmen, artists, tailors or carpenters, and which are available to buyers at favorable prices shown. Producers and artisans choose Bogotá to showcase, exhibit and sale their goods.
Nature Tourism
Bogota, which was called in ancient times Bacatá, capital of the Indians Muisca, is the ideal place for domestic and foreign tourists to enjoy tours designed to educate on our culture and environments of the city and its surrounding places.
Religion Tourism
Bogotá preserves the traditions of the Catholic religion. In addition to the interest that represents the patrimonial value, the devotion of friends and tourists are concentrated in some shrines and churches located throughout the city.
Tourist Routes
In Bogota there are different routes for tourists and locals who want to have a closer relationship with the Colombian capital.
Gastronomy
Bogota has become one of the gastronomic capitals of Latin America. It offers a variety of local and international dishes in various restaurants of the highest level.
Party
Bogota is a city that never sleeps, the night life is intense and ongoing. It offers multiple options for every day of the week. Obviously the party fever increases on Thursday, and this is why it has been called "juernes" because it is when the party starts into the weekend.
Fun
In Bogota offers activities for children, youth, adults and seniors. From visiting one of the many parks to sunbathe, to seeing other people or to just simply walk, there are always guided activities scheduled outdoors or indoors.
Fairs, festivals and events
Bogotá is known for being a city of leisure and happy spirit. During our diversity fairs and festivals, events for all ages take place. Sharing these events with the citizens will bring you closer to their customs and their way of seeing life. These are some of the major festivals and fairs that are held in the city:
- Center Festival
- Gourmet Festival
- Iberoamerican Theater Festival
- International Book Festival
- Alimentarte
- Summer Festival
- Film Festival - Eurocine
- Park Festivals (Rock, opera, hip hop, salsa, jazz, etc.)
More than 47 business, cultural, academic, scientific, gastronomic, artistic exhibitions, among other categories, are held every year in Corferias, the main exhibition center of the country.
- International Fair of Bogota
- International Book Fair
- International environment fair
- International Fashion Week
- Home Fair
- Great Property Room
- Agroexpo
- International Art Fair
- International Footwear & Leather Show
- Tourist Showcase Anato
