A high-altitude South American mega-city: Bogotá is the sprawling, high-altitude capital of Colombia, sitting at roughly 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) on a vast Andean plateau. It serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural epicenter.
The historic heart of La Candelaria: The city's well-preserved historic center, La Candelaria, is known for its cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, vibrant street art, and numerous museums, including the Botero Museum.
Home to the legendary Gold Museum: Bogotá boasts the world-renowned "Museo del Oro" (Gold Museum), which houses a vast and dazzling collection of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts, one of the most important of its kind globally.
Pilgrimage to Monserrate: Dominating the city's skyline is the peak of Monserrate, topped by a church. On a weekend morning like this, thousands of locals and tourists are likely making the pilgrimage up by foot, cable car, or funicular for panoramic city views.
The world's original "Ciclovía": Bogotá is famous for its weekly Ciclovía, where on Sundays and holidays, major city streets are closed to cars and opened to cyclists, runners, and walkers, a concept that has been replicated worldwide.
Cool, gray, and intellectual climate: Much like Cuenca but on a grander scale, Bogotá is known for its cool, often overcast "refrigerator" climate. It's a city often characterized by its intellectual and artistic scenes, contrasting with the warmer coastal cities.