Pearls of Life: Bogota, The Capital of Colombia.

Carmit and Noy enjoying the view of the Colombian Parliament in Bogota, Colombia.

Fascinating with the beauty of La Candelaria district of Bogota, the walls and graffiti tell the story of this amazing city. Bogota, the capital of Colombia, where the Parliament and the main offices of the government are seated is a modern city with the history of the Colombian state.

Beautiful street view of Bogota, Colombia.

I have visited Bogota a few times for short and long stays. Every time I enjoy my stay. You can meet interesting people all over the world in Bogota. Bogota is the governmental power of the Colombian authorities where all decisions among the government department are being agreed and sealed. In Bogota, the indigenous communities are very developed and you can find combinations of tribes from different parts of the country. In one hub, you can meet indigenous communities from the Amazonas, indigenous communities from the coast and indigenous communities from Bogota area. These 3 communities are also divided by different tribes and location.

Bogota is very famous for its graffiti. Booking a city tour emphasizing the graffiti and the history behind the graffiti is a must do when arriving to Bogota. I strolled the streets guided by the tour guide and I enjoyed learning about the history of the revolution of the Colombian state and creation of peace agreement which all are being told through the street graffiti.

Busy main street in Bogota with street vendors.

Staying in the hotel in Bogota is an adventure by itself. I recommend staying in the La Canderlaria area. Especially if the hotel is more a combination with hostel, where the common area is being shared with a lot of people, and sometimes the room as well. The hostels in Bogota are very colorful and pretty good accommodations. They are well-accompanied by other offered services such as tours around Bogota, like the salt church and Cristo Ray statue on top of the mountain.

Carmit with the Cristo Ray statue on top of the mountain in Bogota, Colombia.

Noy posing with the Cristo Ray statue in Bogota, Colombia.

Carmit enjoying the church in the area of the Cristo Ray statue in Bogota, Colombia.

Visiting the Cristo Ray statue on top of the mountain was an adventure challenging our fate. The road was very steep with sharp turns in the mountains full of trees. When we got there, the wind was very strong, but we were able to take beautiful pictures of the surrounding. From there we continued to the local market in La Candelaria area. The market is very colorful. You can find street food, candies, souvenirs and meat and cheese that are produced at home by local Colombians.   

Carmit discovering the local street vendors selling souvenirs in Bogota, Colombia.

Touring the area near Bogota and the salt church in that town, was very delightful adventure. It was an amazing experience of wellness, resilience and sustainability. There is more to visit in Bogota, including climbing the stairs to the top of the Monserrate Hill.

Carmit and Noy enjoying the top of the mountain views from Monserrate Hill, Bogota, Colombia.

Beautiful view from the top of the Monserrate Hill in Bogota, Colombia.

The Monserrate Hill climb is good for fitness and people with good knees, since you have many stairs to climb until you reach the top. At the top, you have the church, the market, restaurants, and shops for souvenirs. The view from the top of the Monserrate is amazing and seeing Bogota from the top of the mountain shows you how big the city is, with the combination of high buildings with one floor houses in old neighborhoods.

Noy roaming around the top of the Monserrate Hill in Bogota, Colombia.

Carmit happy to stroll around the top of the Monserrate Hill in Bogota, Colombia.

Bogota at night is dangerous. Therefore, it is not recommended to stroll the streets at 7 in the evening and some places, not to enter the neighborhood at all. Like in every big city, it has its level of crime and therefore it is recommended to keep all of your possessions and yourself safe.

Overall, Bogota is a fascinating city to visit and there is much to learn from the museums about the history of Colombia. I reccomend visiting Bogota.

Carmit enjoying the beautiful views of Bogota, Colombia.