El Carmen Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Monserrate

5/5(5 reviews)

This gorgeous mountain is visible from all over town. Journey to its peak to enjoy spectacular views of Bogotá and the surrounding area.

Monserrate
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Plaza de Bolívar

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Bogota’s most iconic public square is dedicated to a hero of the Latin American wars for independence and lined with historical landmarks.

Plaza de Bolívar
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Gran Estacion Shopping Mall

During your trip to Bogotá, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gran Estacion Shopping Mall. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Gran Estacion Shopping Mall
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Zipaquira with a trip to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
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Gold Museum

5/5(5 reviews)

This museum is home to a collection of pre-Hispanic gold, as well as a series of wide-ranging exhibitions about Colombia’s indigenous civilisations.

Gold Museum
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Bogotá Botanical Garden

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Colombia’s great natural riches are on display at this excellent botanical garden, which hosts a wide diversity of flora in its serene and welcoming grounds.

Bogotá Botanical Garden

Activities

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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

NZ$161
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour
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La Candelaria, Optional Monserrate and Optional Gold Museum Bogotá City Tour

NZ$203
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
La Candelaria, Optional Monserrate and Optional Gold Museum Bogotá City Tour
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Bogotá: Walking Tour in La Candelaria with Refreshments

NZ$23
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bogotá: Walking Tour in La Candelaria with Refreshments
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Bogotá: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car-CIUDAD BOLIVAR

NZ$159
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bogotá: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car-CIUDAD BOLIVAR
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Charm Trilogy: Beyond Bogotá with Included Tickets

NZ$250
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charm Trilogy: Beyond Bogotá with Included Tickets
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Bogota: Bicycle City Tour

NZ$24
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bogota: Bicycle City Tour
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Our pick of the best El Carmen Hotel Deals

Glamping tipo safari
Glamping tipo safari
2 out of 5
Via Principal Guasca, Guasca, Cundinamarca
The price is NZ$56 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$56
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this campground in Guasca. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Pionono Natural Park and Upside Down House ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Excelente lugar para ir en pareja"

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2022

Glamping tipo safari
ibis Chia
ibis Chia
3 out of 5
KM 2 Vía Chía - Cajicá, Chia, Cundinamarca
The price is NZ$83 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$83
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (175 reviews)
"Very clean and neat, close to shooing malls, restaurants erc"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

ibis Chia
Hotel Sabana Park
Hotel Sabana Park
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 5 No 9 – 26 Sur Complejo, Sabana Park, Cajicá
The price is NZ$160 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$160
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cajicá. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centro Comercial ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
"The personal attention to our questions was excellent. Angie the manager and Miguel at reception went out of their way to help with our room change"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2024

Hotel Sabana Park
Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
3.5 out of 5
Autopista norte KM 21 vía Tunja, costado sur nte centro emp OIKOS Tocanci, Tocancipá
The price is NZ$102 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$102
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tocancipá. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Arauco Sopó Premium Outlet and Sabana ...
8/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2024

Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
UMA Suites Chia
UMA Suites Chia
3.5 out of 5
Cra 7 este # 22 - 27 Chia, Chia, Cundinamarca
The price is NZ$75 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$75
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Chia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Centro Chía and Puente ...
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"You should include parking in the same hotel account so you are not paying every time you leave in the car."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

UMA Suites Chia
Hotel camino de la sal
Hotel camino de la sal
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 4 N 5 - 03, Zipaquira
The price is NZ$96 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$96
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zipaquira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Great hotel centrally located! Staff was awesome; always attentive and made us feel welcomed. Hotel is only a block away from multiple dinning and entertainment options and only 25 minutes away walking from La Catedral de Sal."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Hotel camino de la sal
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Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen

Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden which includes a park

Suba

You'll enjoy the churches and parks in Suba. You might want to make time for a stop at Parque la Colina or Centro Comercial Santafé.

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Usaquén

Well liked for its parks and shopping, Usaquén is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Hacienda Santa Barbara Mall and Unicentro Bogotá, and jump on the metro at San Antonio Station to get around the city.

Usaquén
Bogota Botanical Garden featuring a pond, a bridge and a park

Engativa

Engativa is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Titan Plaza and Bogotá Botanical Garden.

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Calle 100

5/5(2 area reviews)

Calle 100 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like World Trade Center and Iserra 100 Shopping Mall.

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Chicó Norte

When in Chicó Norte, you can plan a visit to Park 93 and World Trade Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chicó Norte
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Chicó

Chicó is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Park 93 and World Trade Center while you're in town.

Chicó

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