January in Bogota
Bogota in January. One of the best months to visit Bogota. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeAbou Bakr Al-Siddiq MosqueExplore →
The Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque is a mosque in Bogotá, Colombia.
02What to seeBogotá Botanical GardenExplore →
The José Celestino Mutis botanical garden is Colombia's biggest botanical garden.
03What to seeChildren's Museum of BogotáExplore →
The Children's Museum of Bogotá was a privately managed museum foundation in Bogotá, Colombia's capital city, founded in 1986 and opened to the public in 1987.
04What to seeCentral Cemetery of BogotáExplore →
Central Cemetery of Bogotá is one of the main and most famous cemeteries in Colombia located in Bogotá.
05What to seeColombian National MuseumExplore →
The National Museum of Colombia is the National Museum of Colombia housing collections on its history, art, culture.
More sights (3)
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Torre Colpatria
The Torre Colpatria is a 50-story skyscraper in the downtown area of Bogotá, Colombia.
07Bogotá Museum of Modern Art
The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art is a museum of modern art located in Bogotá, Colombia.
08National Library of Colombia
The National Library of Colombia is a national library located in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Bogota, month by month.
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February in Bogota
Bogota in February. One of the best months to visit Bogota. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
July in Bogota
Bogota in July. One of the best months to visit Bogota. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
August in Bogota
Bogota in August. One of the best months to visit Bogota. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
December in Bogota
Bogota in December. One of the best months to visit Bogota. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into El Dorado International (BOG).
Know before you go
- At 8,660 ft (2,640 m), the altitude hits harder than the mild temperatures suggest - take it easy the first day.
- La Candelaria (the historic center) is best explored on foot or with a walking tour; don't drive there.
- Take the cable car or funicular up Monserrate for the skyline view, ideally at sunset.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bogota?
The best time to visit Bogota is Jul–Aug & Dec–Feb, in Colombia.
Where is Bogota?
Bogota is in Colombia. The nearest major airport is El Dorado International (BOG).
What is Bogota known for?
A cool, high-altitude capital of graffiti-covered streets, gold museums, and some of Latin America's best coffee.
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More to see near Bogota.
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Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque
02Bogotá Botanical Garden
03Children's Museum of Bogotá
04Central Cemetery of Bogotá
05Colombian National Museum
06Torre Colpatria
07Bogotá Museum of Modern Art
08National Library of Colombia
09Monserrate
10Nevado del Ruiz
11Cocora Valley
12Medellín Museum of Modern Art
13Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
14Museum of Antioquia
15Estadio Atanasio Girardot
16Cerro El Volador
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city