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Whatever your interest, you
will find something to keep you entertained and busy during your stay in
Bogota. Here are some of the interesting sights you do not want to miss.
The Maloka Science Center
is an interactive museum that is fun for all ages. There are over 200 exhibits
that teach about the universe, human bodies, technology, Bogota city, and
biodiversity. You can easily spend most of the day here viewing exhibits,
watching movies on an IMAX style screen, watching your kids play in the
child zone, and dining in the Internet cafe.
The Bogota Planetarium is
the largest in Latin America and uses celestial dome projections that reproduce
celestial phenomena. If you are an astronomy buff, you will enjoy your
visit here where you can attend workshops and presentations in the domed
theater.
Bogota is also a great place
to go shopping, especially if you like to shop for jewelry. Bogota is the
emerald trade center for Colombia and is well known for its high quality
emeralds and other jewels. Bogota is also well known for its artistic bracelets
and other goldsmith work. You could easily spend all day moving from shop
to shop looking at all the fine jewelry on offer. You will also find many
other handmade forms of artwork and clothing of all kinds.
Bogota is a popular destination
for nature travelers as this area is part of what is known as humid areas
that are floodable regions of the Andes. Because of this there is a variety
of plants and wildlife to see here that is unique to the area. There are
over 70 species of birds and many different kinds of plants including floating
plants and herbs. Some of these areas are open for public tours and hiking.
The Eastern Hills area is another must visit as once you arrive at the
top you will enjoy sweeping panoramic views and look down upon eucalyptus
forests.
If you enjoy visiting museums,
then you will be happy in Bogota. Here you can visit museums of history,
art, architecture, medicine, geology and a special museum just for children.
Children will also enjoy a visit to Mundo Aventura which is an amusement
park where they can ride fun rides and get up close with animals at the
petting zoo. Another fun place is Parque Jaime Duque which has a zoo, rides,
and exhibits such as a replica of the Taj Mahal. This park is also home
to concerts and music events.
Bogota is the largest city
in Colombia with over seven million residents. It is also a popular tourist
destination for locals and international travelers. There are many entertainment
venues available to accommodate a large population whether you are interested
in dancing the night away, fine dining, or hiking the nearby mountains.
You are sure to find something every member of your family would enjoy.
You can plan a trip to Bogota
easily when you book your accommodations online. When you get your hotel
online, you can judge how close it is to the attractions where you want
to spend most of your time. Plus you can read reviews from others who have
stayed in the Bogota hotels you are considering. If you want to stay in
a luxury resort or budget hotel in Bogota, you can find it and secure your
reservations online without having to pay extra for a travel agent's fees.
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