Bogota It is the capital of Colombia and also from the department of Cundinamarca. Located in the center of the country, it is the most important city and gathers a total of 6,840,541 inhabitants. It is a notorious economic and industrial enclave and is one of the main cultural centers in all of Latin America. In 2007, it was named World Book Capital by UNESCO.
library Virgilio Barco
The weather of the city is the typical mountainous climate. This should not be surprising due to the altitude at which the city is located (2,640 masl). The temperature usually ranges between 7 and 18ºC, being 14ºC the annual average. The season with the highest rainfall is usually between April and May and between September and October.
The city is located in the so-called tectonic plateTherefore, the seismic movements are not something disposable. The most accused occurred in the years 1785, 1827, 1917 and 1948.
El Campín Stadium
Main economic engines of the city They are the manufacturing industry, real estate services, financial services, commerce and public administration. Thanks to its geographical location, Bogotá is a strategic point in terms of logistics. Many multinationals They have decided to settle there for that reason.
Bogotá at night
Regarding the public transport, the city enjoys the virtue of having a great variety. The Bogota trolleybus, the Transmilenio or the Commuter train are some examples of good communication by land.
Transmilenio Heroes Station
The gastronomy It is a delight for all the senses. His typical dish, the ajiaco Santafereño, It is a soup with chicken, potato of different varieties, cob and guascas to which cream and capers are normally added and accompanied by avocado and a delicious curuba cream.
Ajiaco
Places of interest you cannot miss
- Church of San Francisco
- Church of San Ignacio
- Mint
- National Astronomical Observatory
- National Capitol
- Lourdes Church
- Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park
- El Salitre Recreational-Sports Park
- El Lago Metropolitan Park
- El Tunal Metropolitan Park
- Library Virgilio Barco
- Art Deco Museum
- Bogotá Museum
- Enrique Grau Museum
- The Quinta de Bolívar
- El Campín Stadium
- Usaquén Church
Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park
Colombia Travel: Exploring BOGOTA (Capital of Colombia) (April 2024)
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