Among the places that you cannot miss in Bogota, are monuments, museums, theatres and amusement parks, which invite you to enjoy " The South American Athens ".
CITY TOUR
Tour of the most important streets of the Candelaria, historical places like the Bolivar Square, The Seventh and Jiménez Avenue. You can visit the Gold Museum where you will be able to appreciate the most representative objects of the pre-columbian cultures. You can also visit Botero’s Museum with 85 works of international artists and more than a 123 created by Master Fernando Botero and Monserrate Hill.
Duration of the Tour: 4 hours. Tickets and bilingual guide are included.
SALT CATHEDRAL-Zipaquirá
70 million years ago began the formation of the Colombian eastern mountain chain, sheltering in its interior one of the biggest deposits of salt in the world “Zipaquirá's Salt Dome".
Once these deposits of Zipaquirá, Nemocón, Sesquilé and Tausa were discovered, they were exploited rudimentarily by natives who named "Chigua" the dark blocks of salt that were flowing from the mountain. Inside this mine, a church of salt was built.
This half day tour begins in the Savannah of Bogotá, getting to the town of Zipaquirá, where you can visit the Salt Cathedral.
GOLD MUSEUM
The metallurgical work, the myths and the beliefs of 2.000 years are represented in the Gold Museum of the Republic Bank, platform of a wonderful trip through the pre-columbian cultures
It keeps 32.000 pieces of pre-Colombian gold, where Quimbaya Treasure is outstanding. It also preserves 13.000 ceramics.
The museum is located 30 minutes from the Hotel on the Carrera 6. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Every Sunday and Holiday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last day of every month the entry is free.
LA CASTELLANA NATIONAL THEATRE
Located on the Street 95 No. 30-13, 10 minutes away from the Hotel, the Theatre offers temporary presentations for those who prefer enjoying a good play.
SALITRE MÁGICO
If you like the extreme emotions, this amusemen park has everything to spend a day of adventure, enjoying the roller coaster, the wheel of Chicago and other attractions.
The park is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m., On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.