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Photo: Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.Test your knowledge of Colombia's vibrant capital! Explore its high-altitude geography, colonial history, rich culinary scene, and world-class cultural landmarks.
Bogotá Curious 0–4 · Cachaco Explorer 5–8 · Honorary Rolo 9–10
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Ajiaco santafereño is the signature comfort food of Bogotá, perfectly suited for the city's chilly mountain evenings. It is traditionally served with heavy cream, capers, and a side of fresh avocado, which diners mix directly into the hot broth.
Photo: Mauricio Giraldo from Bogotá, Colombia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Museo del Oro contains over 55,000 pieces of gold and other materials from pre-Columbian cultures. Its most famous display is the Muisca Raft, a golden sculpture depicting the ceremony that inspired the legendary myth of El Dorado.
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Counting all its parts, the Simón Bolívar park complex covers almost 400 hectares, more than New York's Central Park. It has a big lake with pedal boats, sports grounds and an open-air concert area that has hosted famous music acts. Work on the park began in 1966, and in 1979 it was named after the South American liberator.
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Every Sunday and on public holidays, Bogotá shuts down over 120 kilometers of major roadways to motorized vehicles from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over a million residents take to the streets to cycle, jog, rollerblade, or participate in street-side aerobics classes. This initiative started in 1974 and has inspired similar programs in cities globally.
Photo: Lombana, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Opened in 2000, TransMilenio revolutionized urban transport by utilizing high-capacity articulated buses running on exclusive, segregated lanes. It acts much like a subway system on wheels, complete with elevated boarding stations and pre-paid tickets. It moves millions of passengers daily and has served as a blueprint for cities worldwide.
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Sitting high in the Andes on a plateau known as the Bogotá savanna, the city averages about 2,640 metres above sea level. That makes it one of the highest capitals in South America. Because of this elevation, its climate stays surprisingly cool all year round, even though it lies close to the equator.
Photo: Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established the settlement on August 6, 1538, naming it Santa Fe de Bogotá. He led an arduous expedition up the Magdalena River looking for El Dorado. Interestingly, he was actually a trained lawyer before becoming an explorer, which influenced how he organized the early administration of the colony.
Photo: Ricardo Gómez Campuzano, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Rogelio Salmona designed the Virgilio Barco Library, which opened in 2001 in the north of Bogotá. Like much of his work it is built of warm red brick with curving shapes, and water flows around it through canals and reflecting pools.
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The Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) is one of the top literary events in the Spanish-speaking world, drawing over half a million visitors annually. Established in 1988, it takes place at the Corferias exhibition center and features a different guest country of honor each year. It highlights Colombia's deep literary tradition, notably tied to Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez.
Photo: Paolaagp, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Rising to over 3,100 meters, Monserrate features a 17th-century shrine dedicated to El Señor Caído. Visitors can ascend using a scenic aerial tramway (cable car) or a steep funicular railway built in the 1920s. For the highly active, there is also a popular pedestrian path with over 1,500 stone steps.
Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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