| A typical Spanish colonial city during the 17th, 18th and | | | | El Salitre is home to most of Bogota's open green |
| 19th centuries, Bogota began to reflect other European | | | | space. Attractions include the Parque Simon Bolivar |
| influences during the 20th century. For example, the | | | | the citys largest public park as well as the Unidad |
| city's palaces built at the turn of the 20th century are | | | | Deportiva El Salitre, the Jardin Botanico (The Botanical |
| French-influenced, while the residential areas built during | | | | Gardens), Museo de los Ninos (the Bogot Children's |
| the mid 20th century are English-influenced. Bogota's | | | | Museum) and Maloka, an interactive science center. |
| skyscrapers, which were erected late in the 20th | | | | Avenida Chile |
| century, clearly reflect an American architectural | | | | Avenida Chile is Bogota's central business sector. |
| sensitivity. | | | | Tourists can visit the Granahorrar shopping center, |
| By visiting each of Botoga's neighborhoods and | | | | next to La Porcioncula church, or take in an authentic |
| districts, one can gain a better appreciation for | | | | dining experience in one of the district's numerous |
| Bogota's contrasting, yet complimentary, style. | | | | Colombian restaurants. |
| Barrio La Candelaria | | | | Chapinero |
| Barrio La Candelaria is the oldest district in Bogota and | | | | Once one of Bogota's most exclusive residential |
| the city's historical center. Barrio La Candelaria is home | | | | neighborhoods, the Chapinero is now one of the city's |
| to a lovely residential sector, known for its magnificent | | | | central shopping areas. The district is also home to |
| colonial houses with wooden balconies and clay tile | | | | numerous examples of neo-gothic architecture, |
| roofs. It is also home to the Plaza de Bolivar area, | | | | including the Nuestra Senora de Lourdes church and |
| where the presidential residence (or Palacio de Narino) | | | | the Teatro Libre. |
| is located. | | | | El Campin |
| Just to the south of La Candelaria is Nueva Santa Fe, | | | | El Campin is home to the Nemesio Camacho el |
| one of several government-sponsored projects in the | | | | Campin, Bogota's largest stadium, featuring sporting |
| 1990s to revitalize the city center. This new | | | | events and concerts year-round. |
| neighborhood, with plentiful examples of late | | | | Carrera 15 |
| 20th-century architecture, is home to Colombia's | | | | Carrera 15 is Bogota's only pedestrian-only zone, with |
| impressive national archives (the Archivo General de la | | | | a host of lovely cafes, restaurants, shops and the |
| Nacion). | | | | city's famous Mercado de las Flores (flower market). |
| Centro Internacional | | | | Carrera 15 also has a number of nightspots, making it |
| The Centro Internacional (International Center) area | | | | a popular destination after dark. |
| surrounds the Hotel Tequendama and can offer | | | | La Zona Rosa |
| visitors a variety of cultural, dining and religious | | | | Perhaps Bogota's liveliest nightspot, La Zona Rosa is |
| experiences. Just to the sorth of the hotel is the Torre | | | | well known for its restaurants, bars and discotheques. |
| Colpatria, while the Museo de Arte Moderno and the | | | | Parque de la 93 |
| Biblioteca Nacional are to the east. To the north are | | | | This stunning Parque (park) lies at the center of one of |
| the Museo Nacional and the Parque Central Bavaria, | | | | Bogota's most exclusive residential neighborhoods. The |
| which is one of the best examples of Bogota's | | | | district also offers numerous five star restaurants, |
| modern architecture. | | | | many of which ring the park and have outdoor seating |
| El Salitre | | | | on their terraces. |