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Reasons To
Visit Colombia

  • Beaches

    From the rugged, tropical paradise of Tayrona National Park, backed by equitorial rainforest, to the beautiful white-sand beaches of San Andres and Providencia, Colombia offers a wide range of beautiful beach options, although the accommodation options can be somewhat limited!

    Beaches

  • Coffee

    Synonymous with Colombia, coffee has been exported from Colombia for around 200 years. The Zona Cafetera is becoming something of an attraction, with visitors tasting coffee at traditional fincas. As well as the coffee, the region is geographically stunning with spectacular panoramas of rolling hillsides, lush fertile vallets and quaint colonial villages.

    Coffee

  • Colonial architecture

    Whilst most renowned in the fortified city of Cartagena, there are fine examples of colonial architecture spanning Colombia from the historical La Candelaria in Bogota and Villa de Leyva to the pretty villages in the coffee region.

    Colonial architecture

  • It's safe

    Despite having developed a reputation that may deter visitors from travelling, Colombia has entered a period of relative stability. It is now without doubt one our favourite destinations for a diverse and enthralling experience, albeit one for those with an adventurous spirit and a desire to see somewhere off the beaten track.

    It's safe

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Excursions in Colombia: La Candelaria Walking Tour

La Candelaria is Bogotá's heart and soul, from humble beginnings, the oldest part of the city and the Plaza Bolivar are high on any visitors agenda, a wonderful place to start to discover Bogotá.

Bogota, Colombia

La Candelaria Walking Tour

Bogota, Colombia
  • Culture & History

La Candelaria is Bogotá's heart and soul, from humble beginnings, the oldest part of the city and the Plaza Bolivar are high on any visitors agenda, a wonderful place to start to discover Bogotá. Bolivar Square (La Plaza de Bolivar) is the focal point of the sector of the city. Its surrounding Palace of Justice and church embrace the square with history and tales of old.

The Plaza is home to the Colombian Congress, The Mayors office and the Palace of Justice and the Primary Cathedral of Bogotá. Standing proud in the centre the statue of Simón Bolívar was the first public monument to be erected in the city.

Moving east from the Plaza the area of La Candelaria hosts the Gold Museum where objects crafted by the Muiscas, the first ever populations inhabiting Bogotá are carefully exhibited. The Botero Donation on Calle 11 is a permanent exhibition of works by Fernando Botero, Colombias most famous artist.

The best view of the city is from the top of Cerro de Monserrate. Viewing the grid like formation of the city it's hard to believe that the now sprawling metropolis was once just several streets flanked by this 3160m peak. The funicular railway and the cable car act as a means ascent and descent to the summit.

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