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