{"id":1577,"date":"2025-06-02T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bogotivo.com\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2026-03-10T23:36:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T23:36:45","slug":"must-do-bogota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bogotivo.com\/en\/must-do-bogota\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Unique Things To Do In Bogot\u00e1 (Local Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for the absolute best things to do in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia?<\/strong> This guide goes beyond the usual tourist spots to bring you 32 unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences<\/strong> that will make your trip unforgettable. From hidden gems to local favorites, these must-do activities will show you a different side of Bogot\u00e1. And if you can\u2019t fit them all in\u2014don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s the perfect excuse to come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bike the city<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Bogot\u00e1 is an incredibly bike-friendly city and it’s a great way to get around. I’ve been on the Bogot\u00e1 Bike Tour<\/a> before and it\u2019s the best first-day activity to get an overall feel for the city. I also love the types of spots they take you which include La Candelaria, a traditional fruit market, a coffee factory, viewing street art, and a game of Tejo, Colombia\u2019s national sport. Or if you want to cover a lot of ground with less effort, the Electric Bike Experience<\/a> with Dougan is also recommended. He has a few different routes that you can choose from which include Downtown, the West, or the North of the city. He even includes a few Colombian bites along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also participate in the Sunday Ciclovia<\/a><\/strong>. Every Sunday, several car lanes in Bogot\u00e1 are shut down for locals to enjoy biking, cycling, and running. People really get into it, and for a traveler, it\u2019s a fun way to be part of the local bike culture in Bogot\u00e1. The main lane takes place along La Septima (7th Avenue) and stretches all the way from downtown to Usaqu\u00e9n. As a visitor, you can download one of the many bike\/scooter sharing apps like Muvo, Grin, and Movo. One of my favorite activities to do on Sunday is to rent a bike and ride down the Ciclovia to Usaqu\u00e9n and browse stands at the flea market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go to the top of Cerro Monserrate<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Go to the top of Monserrate for a breathtaking view of the city. Once at the base of the mountain, there is a ticket booth where you can take a cable car to the top for 20K Pesos round-trip. You can also walk up the mountain for free between 5 am and 1 pm, except on Tuesdays. <\/strong>Or buy a one-way ticket up and walk down (path down open until 4 pm). This is always one of my favorite stops in Bogot\u00e1 because it makes you realize just how huge this city is. You can take your time walking around up top and there are plenty of vendors selling food, souvenirs, and coca leaf tea to help with elevation sickness. If it’s a clear day you’ll also be able to watch the sunset over the city at 6 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a cable car to the forgotten side of Bogot\u00e1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Medell\u00edn is famous for its extensive system of cable cars that connect people living in the mountains down to the city, but many people are unaware that Bogot\u00e1 has a newly implemented cable transport system too. The Transmicable connects people living in the southern hills of the city down to the Southern part of Bogot\u00e1, saving them about an hour in an already very long commute. To get here you need to take the Transmilenio to the Tunal station and from there you can transfer for free to the Transmicable. Enjoy the stunning views of colorful houses and murals on the way up and then you can get off at the last station and walk a little around the neighborhood (be sure to get a typical empanada while you\u2019re up there). While you can visit this on your own, the experience is truly enhanced if you go with a local guide. Check out the Cable Car To El Paraiso Tour<\/a> to learn about the neighborhood, locals, and artwork that is popping up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Colombia’s tallest waterfall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Go a day trip to visit La Chorrera, Colombia’s highest waterfall. It’s recommended to book a tour to do this activity (check out this experience here<\/a>) as it can be complicated to organize transportation and the hike is a couple hours to get to the waterfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soak in secret hot springs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Soak in a magical hot spring oasis that transports you to the feeling of being in the Amazon, but only 1.5 hours from Bogot\u00e1. You\u2019ll get to spend the day soaking in natural hot springs, take fabulous photos, explore the tropical fauna, lily pond, and disconnect from everything.\u00a0The experience includes exclusive access to a property not open to the public, round trip transportation, towels, a fruit platter, cocktails\/mocktails, water, and towels. Visit THIS LINK<\/a> to book your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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