

Many prefer to use the formal usted instead of tú, even between good friends and family members. Rolos, or people from Bogotá, are reputed to have the clearest accent in the Spanish-speaking world. Meet the Rolos Singing server at the three-story NN restaurant in Bogota. For the off-the-beaten-path traveler, Bogotá has thousands of cool spots waiting to be explored. Many of those that do visit stick to Bogotá’s historic neighborhood, La Candelaria, with forays to Monserrate, the church on top of one of the surrounding mountains, and the salt cathedral in Zipaquirá. Largest Citiesĭespite being one of the largest cities in the world, Bogotá is often allotted just a couple of days on many travelers’ itineraries.

Compared with other Colombian cities, Bogota is colder, due to the altitude and mountainous surroundings. Located at 8700 feet, some visitors take a while to get acclimated to the altitude. Photo by Max Hartshorne.īogotá is so complex, in fact, that it is difficult to get to know the city in a short space of time – or over a long period, for that matter. Street clowns are a part of Bogota’s charm, these comics were performing outside of the Gold Museum. Max Hartshorne photo Bogotá: A Lively, Huge City Worth Exploringĭubbed the Athens of South America, Bogotá is a pulsating urban sprawl home to edgy subcultures, innovative street art, a lively student population, world-renowned festivals, and about eight million people. Bogota’s Gold Museum has a vast treasure all made of gold in the center of this big city.
