Simon Bolivar Plaza
Bogota is the largest city in Colombia and like all big South American cities it is a mix of the modern and colonial. The centre of the city consists of modern office buildings surrounding the historic candalaria barrio.
A street in La Candalaria
And the main square
Simon Bolivar plaza
Which is surrounded by various government buildings
Government building
And the cathedral
The Bogota Cathedral
Inside the Cathedral
Another view inside the Cathedral
In the streets around the square there are more historic buildings, such as the Iglesia de candalaria
Iglesia de la Candelaria
And the colegio salesiano
Colegio Salesiano
amongst many others.
On the weekends, the main streets are closed in the centre of Bogota for markets and bike riding. Locals all come out to enjoy a ride or a skate and the bands and other entertainment in the street.
Street entertainment
Overlooking Bogota is the mountain of Monserrate which is easily reached by the teleferico or a funicular. On the weekends it is extremely busy and wait times can be very long.
From the top there are sweeping views of the city.
Bogota from Monserrate
Also on top of Monserrate is the Basilica de santuario del señor de Monserrate which attracts many worshipers to the Sunday services.
The Basilica
Inside the Basilica
One of the chapels
There are also several touristy restaurants on Monserrate
Looking down from the Basilica
But it's much better to go to one of the hipster bars back in la Candelaria to catch some live music.
Live band at "El Gato Gris"
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