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CNG Living Experience : Colombia and Bogota: Exploring Bogota

Welcome to Bogota! Right in the heart of the Andes mountains, Bogota is the capital city of Colombia as well as the largest city in the country. Sitting in the midst of the mountain range means that the streets are winding and the weather is cool yet varied. From the historical center  (La Candelaria) characterized by its colonial architecture to the outsides of the city (Chia) where the famous restaurant and bar Andres Carne de Res sits proudly; the city is filled with variety. Modern buildings intertwine with old structures and traditions fill the city hand in hand with shopping malls and fancy restaurants. In many ways, Bogota has it all. Look below for some of the things that await you! 

EXPLORING BOGOTA

Photo by Felipe Casas: https://www.instagram.com/kasas/

Useful Links

Any of the following sites will provide you with additional information on Colombia as well as its capital city. Everything from tourist websites to newspaper and magazine articles will be linked below. Attached at the bottom of the page you will find the book Living in Bogota, which provides further information on the capital. 

Colombia is Magical Realism 

Bogota: The Heart of the Andes 

Tourism in Bogota (Spanish) 

Bogota: A Foodie Destination 

The NY Times: 36 Hours in Bogota, Colombia

Catedral Primada: Plaza de Bolivar

Photo by: Meredith Kohut for The New York Times

Andres Carde de Res

Photo by: desktoglory.com

Street Art in Bogota

Photo by: Manuel Rueda (Artist: Katze 3)

Bogota in Brief

Time Zone: (-05:00) GMT
Population: 7,881,156

Altitude: 2600 meters above sea level
Language:Spanish
Weather: Average Temperature: 57 F / 14 C (rainy and dry season tend to alternate)
Maximum rainfall: From March to May and from September to November
Currency: Colombian peso.

El Chorro de Quevedo

Photo by: Guillermo Chavez

La Candelaria

Photo by: Guillermo Chavez

Living Bogotá

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