Santa Fe is a district of Bogotá, Colombia, surrounding the historic city center of La Candelaria. The section just north of La Candelaria is a business district but there are a few points of interest worth seeking out. It’s best to avoid the section of Santa Fe south of La Candelaria.
La Candelaria is the historic city center and oldest part of Bogotá. In fact, the city was founded there on August 6, 1538.
The Santa Clara Museum (Museo Santa Clara) preserves the Church of Santa Clara (Iglesia de Santa Clara), which was one of the most incredible churches in Colombia. It’s located steps from Plaza de Bolívar in La Candelaria.
In my opinion, Bogotá Bike Tours is the best way to see Bogotá. With a variety of tours to choose from, as well as private tours, they give you plenty of options to see the parts of Bogotá that interest you most.
As one of the top cities in the world for graffiti, quite possibly the best tour in Bogotá is the Bogotá Graffiti Tour. This tour is held twice daily and run by the street artists themselves.
The highest point in Bogotá is Monserrate, which is located in the Santa Fe district. Visiting the top of the mountain is popular with both locals and tourists for incredible views of the city.
A brief guide on where to stay in Bogotá. There are several options for every taste and budget in every area of the city.
A brief guide on where to eat in Bogotá. With a recent a culinary revolution of sorts, food in Bogotá has become a draw to the city. Lots of great gourmet restaurants opening up have turned it into a foodie destination. International cuisine as well as traditional Colombian food can be found almost anywhere.
Basics on Bogotá, which was once considered off limits because of years of violence. With both modern and historic areas to appeal to many tastes, it’s slowly being reborn and is worth a couple days of exploration.