Bogotá, the capital district of Colombia, is located in the center of the country. It is a city that is 2.600 meters above sea level and is very important for its history, because the country's political and economic power is concentrated here; Furthermore, Bogotá is a place that always has open arms to kindly receive all who want to come. And although Spanish is spoken in many places, the Spanish of this city has an accent, a rhythm and a pronunciation that makes it much easier to learn the language.

Here there are many interesting things to see, do and enjoy. Therefore, below we show you 7 traditional and fascinating plans to encourage you to get to know Colombian culture, and incidentally to learn Spanish, here in Bogotá.

1 – La Candelaria and the Historic Center:

Bogotá has beautiful places to visit, such as the historic center of the city, which you can explore on foot or by bicycle. During the tour you can visit historical places such as the Plaza de Bolívar, the National Capitol, the Grafiti District, or the Chorro de Quevedo, where you will try the famous chicha, a fermented corn-based drink, traditional among the indigenous people of the region.

2 – Museums and cultural centers:

If yours is art and culture, this city has everything you are looking for. The Botero Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, Mint, National Museum, as well as the Memory, Peace and Reconciliation Center These are just some of the options that Bogotá has for you. We carry out weekly tours to several cultural centers, and we will be happy to coordinate your visit to those that are of interest to you.

3 – Botanical Garden:

On the other hand, if what you like is nature, you can learn about the biodiversity of Colombian fauna and flora in the Botanical Garden of Bogotá. There, thanks to the design of the Garden, it is possible to interact with different species of flora that grow in the different climates of Colombia, from the coldest páramos to the deserts of the Caribbean.

4 – Monserrate:

Bogotá is also perfect for quieter plans. Get to know the Basilica of Monserrate, a church built on the Andes Mountains. You can go up walking or by means of the cable car and the funicular. From Monserrate you can have a wonderful view of the city, enjoy bird watching, have a religious experience in the sanctuary or enjoy typical local food. And don't forget to try the traditional Bogotano drink to take the cold away: the delicious canelazo!

5 – Magical realism:

You can also enter the wonderful world of magical realism, the literary genre used by our Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Gabriel García Márquez, during school literature afternoons. You will be able to read this and many more authors and, with the help of the teachers, you will be able to understand the history and context behind many of the iconic works of Latin American letters.

6 – Yew:

The most fun afternoons in the city are spent playing tejo, a traditional sport whose origins date back to the indigenous Muisca culture, and which has continued to this day. Some say it looks like the popular American cornhole, but with gunpowder! Dare to play it and test your skills and competitiveness to the fullest.

7 – Gastronomic proposals:

For some years now, Bogotá has become one of the most important gastronomic hubs of the continent. Its varied proposals, ranging from the local to the international, and from the traditional to the extravagant, make this city a benchmark for top-level tourism. This is home to some of the key restaurants on the contemporary gastronomic scene, such as Leo, from Cartagena Leonor Espinosa, recognized in 2022 as the best chef in the world, according to the British magazine Restaurant. Make your stay in Bogotá a complete sensory experience and let yourself be fascinated by its exquisite culinary offerings.

Study Spanish in Bogota:

But there is something very important that anyone who plans to come to Bogotá should know. And it is that, although the plans in the city are much more enjoyed in a group, you have nothing to worry about if you are traveling alone. Beyond its almost 10 million inhabitants, Bogotá is one of the cultural and economic centers of the Latin American continent, so it will be very easy for you to make friends, both Colombians and foreigners.

In addition, in Colombian culture it is common to be affectionate and kind, so it is easy to make friends and over time become a big family. In Nueva Lengua we have options of host family accommodation so that your immersive experience is complete and you always feel at home.

Bogotá is the city of all Colombians and has its arms open to visitors from all over the world. If what catches your attention are alternative activities to traditional tourism, consult our article on 7 different and exclusive plans in Bogotá.

Come, enjoy and live the experience of visiting Bogotá and learning Spanish in immersion with different cultural activities in the company of friends and teachers from the school. Nueva Lengua. Check our Spanish classes and total cultural immersion or write to us at info@nuevalengua.com .