La Candelaria in Bogota

The historic centre of Bogota is an incredible place. It is impossible to escape "history" when you are there. Many streets still retain their colonial charm and quite often you'll find plaques reminding you that you are walking the same streets as Antonio Nariño, the first vice president of Colombia or Policarpa (commonly known as "la Pola"), a famous colonial and revolutionary martyr.

In the historic centre of Bogota, you can have a cup of world-famous Colombian coffee atop one of the most famous and iconic mountain peaks in Colombia—Cerro Monserrate. You can also check out the Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) which house the largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold work in the world. You won't leave this recently renovated and incredible museum disappointed. While in the historic center of Bogota, go ahead and check out the central plaza—Plaza de Bolívar and the famous historic neighborhood, la Candelaria. If you've got the time, spend some time in the churches scattered about the city centre, especially la Iglesia de San Francisco and La Tercera. See our historic tour in Bogota.