Bogotá sits at around 2,600 metres in the Andes and is the heart of Colombia. Colonial lanes, modern neighbourhoods, street art and green mountains around the city make it a place full of contrasts – and full of feeling.
Culture & way of life
Colombians are known for being especially warm and hospitable. Family comes first, music and dance are part of everyday life, and a fresh cup of the country’s own coffee is almost always within reach.
Dating & getting to know each other
- Warm and charming: Compliments, attentiveness and humour go down well.
- Dancing brings people together: Salsa is more than a dance – if you dare to join in, you’ll win extra points.
- Family matters: Once things get serious, you’ll meet the family quickly.
The most romantic spots
- Monserrate, with views over the entire city
- The colourful lanes of La Candelaria
- The José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden
- The Usaquén neighbourhood with its Sunday market
Sights that make your heart beat faster
Hidden gems off the beaten path
- Chorro de Quevedo: The little square where Bogotá was founded – today a meeting place for storytellers and musicians.
- Paloquemao Market: A market full of exotic fruit and flowers – an explosion of colour in the early morning.
- Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: North of the city: a cathedral deep inside a salt mine, bathed in magical light.
Absolute must-do
A cup of Colombian coffee or a hot chocolate with cheese – just the way Bogotanos love it – and then a street-art tour through La Candelaria. Bogotá tells its stories on its walls.
Only here in the world: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá was carved around 180 metres deep into a salt mountain – an underground house of worship made of salt and light, unlike any other.
Tip for your first date
Take the cable car up Monserrate in the late afternoon and wait together until the city lights come on – with a hot chocolate in hand.