With attractions like the gleaming collections at the Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) and the subterranean Salt Cathedral, Bogota has something for even the most discriminating tourist.
One of the city's most unique – and popular – tourist destinations is the subterranean Catedral de Sal. Built in an abandoned salt mine 650 underground, this Roman Catholic cathedral is so popular for its unique beauty, over 3,000 visitors flock there every Sunday for worship. If you're traveling to Bogota in January or February, you can catch a bullfight in the historic Plaza de Toros Santamaria. If you're not sure where to head next, try one of the bilingual tours offered by Bogota Bike Tours, and get an insider's perspective on the city. Come sunset, try a cable car up to the top of Monserrate for an eagle-eye view over Bogota and its neighboring Andes.
The Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) is one of the city's more popular museums, boasting the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldwork, along with a host of other pre-Hispanic artifacts. Colombia's rich history and culture are on permanent display at the Museo Nacional de Colombia, housed in a former prison. The best of Colombian modern art graces the walls, floors and ceilings of the very modern Museo de Arte Moderno, aka MAMBO, in the center of the city.
If you're looking to get out of town and relax, a visit to the placid colonial Villa de Leyva won't disappoint. With its cobblestone streets lined with small shops and cafes, it's the perfect way to wind down for a day or a weekend.
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