højt oppe i Andesbjergene, finder du Bogotá. Den spredte hovedstad Colombia er hjemsted for over 8 millioner mennesker, hvilket gør det til den 5. største by i Amerika.
I mange år undgik rejsende Bogotá (og Colombia som helhed) som pesten. Mens et bestemt tv -show har glorificeret denne mørke tid i Colombias fortid, har landet tilbragt de sidste to årtier på at prøve at kaste sit negative omdømme som et arnested for narkotika og vold.
I disse dage er flere og flere nysgerrige rejsende på vej til Colombia. Mens du måske bliver fristet til blot at brise gennem storbyen, er der masser af fantastiske ting at gøre i Bogotá for at berettige til at bruge et par dage der.
I denne guide tager vi et kig på nogle af de bedste aktiviteter i Bogotá, fra vandreture i bjergene og tager den utrolige gadekunst, til at drikke øl og sprænge ting!
Indholdsfortegnelse
1. Deltag i en gratis vandretur
2. Udforsk La Candelaria
3. Tag udsigterne fra Cerro Monserrate
4. Spis som en Rolo
5. Besøg guldmuseet
6. Hæng ud i Chorro de Quevedo Plaza
7. Prøve lokal sprut
8. dagstur til saltkatedralen
9. Deltag i Ciclovia -begivenheden
10. Se en fodboldkamp
11. vin og spis i zona g
12. Tag en Street Art Tour
13. Spil Tejo
14. Besøg de botaniske haver
15. Handle på lokale markeder
16. Kør en Chiva -bus
17. Lær salsa dans
18. Tag en cykeltur
19. Hæng ud i Simon Bolivar Park
20. Natteliv i Zona Rosa
21. Fest hårdt på Theatron
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1. Deltag i en gratis vandretur
Når du er ny i en by, er den bedste måde at få dine lejer ved at deltage i en gratis vandretur. Disse ser ud til at være overalt i disse dage, og Bogotá er ikke anderledes.
Den bedste vandretur i byen drives af folkene på Beyond Colombia. De kører faktisk et par forskellige gratis ture, men du vil starte med deres gratis vandretur i centrum af Bogotá for at få en introduktion til byen.
Ture kører hver dag både kl. 10:00 og 14:00 og går i cirka tre timer. Det er en virkelig sjov og informativ turné, hvor du lærer om byens historie, arkitektur, gastronomi og mere. De har fremragende guider, der virkelig stræber efter at vise dig byen fra en lokal perspektiv. Hvis du nyder turen (som jeg er sikker på, at du vil), skal du sørge for at vippe din guide i overensstemmelse hermed.
Én ting, jeg elsker ved de gratis vandreture, er at få anbefalinger fra din guide om de bedste spisesteder og drikke i byen. Det er også en fantastisk måde at få venner med medrejsende på. Derfor ligger det at tage en gratis vandretur på toppen af vores liste over de bedste ting at gøre i Bogotá.
2. Udforsk La Candelaria
Mens den gratis vandretur dækker en vis solid grund, vil du stadig tage nogen tid på at udforske byens centrum på egen hånd. Kendt som La Candelaria er dette område hjemsted for en række historiske og kulturelle seværdigheder. Hvis du ikke er sikker på, hvad du skal gøre i Bogotá, skal du bare gå til La Candelaria og udforske alt det, det har at tilbyde.
Det er her Bogotá blev grundlagt tilbage i 1538 af den spanske erobrergor Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera. Meget har ændret sig i Bogotá siden da, men dette område har været meget velbevaret.
Når du går langs brostensbelagte gader forbi de mange kolonibygninger, kunne du måske tro, at du trådte tilbage i tiden. Det er, indtil du drejer et hjørne og ser det massive colpatria -tårn, der strækker sig op til himlen. Bogotá er en by, der formår at holde fast ved sin fortid, mens han stadig bevæger sig i fuld hastighed fremover i fremtiden.
Nogle af højdepunkterne i La Candeleria inkluderer Central Bolivar Square, der er omgivet af vigtige vartegn som Rådhuset og den smukke katedral i Colombia. Området er også hjemsted for flere museer, så der er masser at se og gøre her for at holde dig travlt til et kort ophold.
3. Tag udsigterne fra Cerro Monserrate
En af de mest populære ting at gøre i Bogotá er bestemt på vej til toppen af Cerro Monserrate. Herfra får du nogle utrolige panoramaudsigt over byen. Der er også en kirke her oppe og et par restauranter, så du kan tage din tid og virkelig nyde den fantastiske udsigt.
Du har et par forskellige muligheder for at komme til toppen af Cerro Monserrate. Hvis du føler dig op for det, kan du vandre hele vejen der langs en godt markeret sti. Mens vandreturen ikke er for anstrengende, kan den høje højde bestemt komme til dig. Kirken på toppen af bakken sidder ved en enorm 3.150 meter!
Hvis du vil vandre op ad bakken, bliver du nødt til at komme til trailhead inden kl. 13:00, da det er, når de holder op med at tillade folk. For at komme ned, holder de stien åbent indtil 16:00. Stien er CLOsed on Tuesdays, so make sure you don’t come then if you’re really hoping to hike.
For those who would rather take the easy way out, you have two options. There’s both a funicular and a cable car running here now. A popular choice is taking one up and the other down.
Round-trip tickets to be used on either one cost 20,000 pesos (about $6.50). The price is cut to 11,000 ($3.50) on Sundays, which makes that a very popular and thus crowded day to visit. The cable car runs every day except for holidays that fall on Monday, and the funicular is always closed on Mondays. You can find the ticket office on the map here.
Another option is to join a half-day tour which takes in many sights in Bogotá, including Cerro Montserrate. Click here to learn more.
If you love being out in nature, be sure to read this guide on hiking the Valle de Cocora. It’s one of the best places to go hiking in all of Colombia, and this guide has all you need to plan a trip there.
4. Spis som en Rolo
People from Bogotá are known as Rolos in Spanish. They’re different from those who live on the coast (Costeños) or those from Medellin (Paisas). Each region has its own unique culture and customs, especially when it comes to food. trying different dishes and drinks is certainly one of the most delicious things to do in Bogotá.
Starting your day out like a Rolo means arepas and a tinto. Arepas are a staple dish all across Colombia. They’re made of ground maize dough or cooked flour, and can be found on just about every street corner in Bogotá. the best arepas in my humble opinion are the ones stuffed with gooey, melted cheese!
A tinto is the Colombian equivalent of a long black coffee. forget spending $5 on a cup of coffee from a certain American chain, and instead grab one from a local street vendor for less than a buck.
When it’s time for lunch, order up a bowl of ajiaco. This Bogotá classic is a chicken soup with potatoes, corn, and herbs. It’s usually served with cream and avocado as well, making for a hearty and filling meal. try it at La Puerta Falsa.
For when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, be sure to try a cup of chocolate caliente, Colombian style. It’s made by melting chocolate in a jar with milk. once it’s ready, you then dunk some chunks of cheese into the hot chocolate. It sounds a bit weird, but it sure is tasty!
5. Besøg guldmuseet
There are plenty of museums in Bogotá, but the cream of the crop is definitely the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). It’s home to an astounding 55,000 pieces of gold and other pre-Columbian artifacts.
The Gold museum has exhibits spread out over three floors. In addition to its massive collection of gold objects, there’s also plenty of pottery, stone, wood, and textile objects. one of the most famous items on display is the Muisca raft, which represents the ceremony of the legend of El Dorado.
The Gold museum is open from Tuesday-Saturday from 9 am – 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm. Tickets cost 4,000 pesos ($1.25), and the museum is free on Sundays. You can also take a free one-hour tour of the museum from Tuesday to Saturday at either 11:00 am or 4:00 pm. You can find directions to the Gold museum here.
For an interesting and fun walking tour of the La Candelaria neighbourhood and the Gold Museum, click here.
6. Hæng ud i Chorro de Quevedo Plaza
If you go on the free walking tour, you’ll stroll up a colourful pedestrian street to reach toe Chorro de Quevedo Plaza. since you don’t get to linger too much on the tour, it’s worth returning to this funky part of Bogotá on your own.
Carrera 2 is a cool street that’s full of shops, cafes, and bars. It’s also covered in some pretty awesome street art and a popular place for craft vendors to set up. walking along this trendy street is definitely one of the most fun things to do in Bogotá.
At the end of the street, you run into the plaza. There’s a fountain in the middle and some colonial buildings that surround it. The plaza is a popular gathering place for young locals, especially at night and on the weekends. Be sure to come back here to hang out on at least one of your nights in Bogotá. You can find the plaza on the map here.
7. Prøve lokal sprut
When in Bogotá, you must sample the local hooch. That means trying both the traditional and modern-day favourites — chicha and aguardiente.
Chicha is a fermented corn drink with a unique and interesting flavour. There are many different recipes for chicha depending on the region, but in Bogotá it’s simple — cooked maize with sugar, fermented for six to eight days. It’s more popular in rural areas, but there are plenty of places in Bogotá that serve it.
The drink of choice for most Colombians these days, though, is definitely aguardiente. This Colombian firewater is made from sugarcane and flavoured with anise, giving it sort of a licorice taste. It’s usually 25-30% alcohol and is drank neat.
Due to its sugary content, this stuff can cause some brutal hangovers. best to just have a shot and move on to something else…such as craft beer. That’s right, Bogotá is home to BBC (Bogotá Beer Company) and if you like artisanal brews, you won’t want to miss sampling a brew from BBC, or two.
8. dagstur til saltkatedralen
One of the top things to do in Bogotá is taking a day trip out to the famous salt cathedral. It’s located in the town of Zipaquira, about an hour outside of the capital.
This Roman Catholic church was built in a salt mine, 200 meters underground. The miners had long had a sanctuary here, but the cathedral was officially inaugurated in 1954. It’s dedicated to Our lady of Rosary, the patron saint of miners.
Due to safety concerns, the original cathedral was closed in 1992. A contest was held to choose a design for a new one, and it was opened a few years later in 1995.
A highlight of visiting the salt cathedral is seeing the three sections representing the birth, life, and death of Jesus. It’s a functioning church and a very popular place for pilgrims, drawing in thousands of people every Sunday. since it doesn’t have a bishop, it actually does not have official status as a cathedral from the Vatican.
Entrance to the salt cathedral costs 50,000 pesos (about $16). While you can get here via a public bus, most travellers opt to join a tour instead. Some tours also include a stop at the scenic Lake Guatavita, meaning you can cross off two of the best things to do in Bogotá in one day. Click here to learn more about the popular, highly rated tours.
Visiting this cathedral is one of the top things to do in all of Colombia. Don’t miss it!
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9. Deltag i Ciclovia -begivenheden
If you happen to be in Bogotá on a Sunday, you’ll definitely want to check out the Ciclovia event. many of the city’s major roads are closed to motorized vehicles on Sunday mornings. instead of the usual traffic jams, you’ll find joggers, cyclists, roller-bladers, and dog walkers.
Ciclovia started back in 1976 thanks to a peaceful protest from local students. They demanded more public spaces in the city to do things like ride bikes, and it paid off. The event brings one to four million people out every week to take back the city streets and enjoy some time outdoors.
There are plenty of places in Bogotá that rent bikes out. You can expect to pay about 40,000 pesos ($15) for half a day, or 80,000 ($30) for a full day. One reliable shop is Bogotravel Tours. You can find them on the map here.
10. Se en fodboldkamp
Football is basically a religion in Latin America. Seeing a game live is an incredible experience and is certainly one of the best things to do in Bogotá.
El Champin stadium is the place to go for football in Bogotá. The stadium is home to the national team of Colombia as well as two different club teams – Milionarios FC and Independiente Santa Fe.
Ticket prices for the games range from 16,000 pesos ($5) for seats behind the goal up to 90,000 ($30) for some of the best seats in the main stands. It’s possible to buy tickets online or from a few different vendors, but you can usually just rock up on match day and easily find one from the box office.
While you can just head to the stadium and grab tickets on your own, you may want to