From sacred lagoons to underground cathedrals — discover the heart of Colombia, just minutes from Bogotá!
Botanic Garden & Tropicarium
Wander through the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden, home to thousands of native and Andean plant species, then step into the Tropicario — a striking greenhouse that recreates five of Colombia’s distinct ecosystems, from cloud forest to Amazon rainforest, all under one roof.
- Walk among orchids, bromeliads, and centuries-old trees
- Explore five Colombian ecosystems inside the Tropicario greenhouse
- Ideal for nature lovers and photographers
Ac 63 #68-95, Bogotá
San Alberto Coffe Tasting
Sit down with expert baristas for a guided tasting of San Alberto, one of Colombia’s most awarded specialty coffee brands. Learn how altitude, soil, and processing methods shape every cup, and discover why Colombian coffee is prized around the world.
Optional upgrade: pair it with our Emerald Tour below
Guided tasting led by certified coffee experts
Learn the journey from bean to cup
Coffee Tasting + Emerald Tour
Extend your coffee experience with a fascinating look into Colombia’s emerald trade, one of the country’s most storied industries. See how raw stones are cut and graded, and learn what makes Colombian emeralds prized as some of the finest in the world.
- Everything in the Coffee Tasting Experience, plus:
- A behind-the-scenes look at emerald cutting and grading
- The chance to see — and shop for — genuine Colombian emeralds
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Descend into a working salt mine to find one of the world’s most extraordinary religious sites: an entire cathedral carved from rock salt, complete with naves, a cross, and dramatic colored lighting.
- An underground architectural marvel unlike anywhere else on Earth
- Learn the mine’s history and Muisca salt-mining traditions
- Comfortable walking pace, suitable for all ages
Parque De La Sal, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca
Monserrate Hill
Ride the cable car or funicular up to Monserrate, the mountain sanctuary overlooking Bogotá, for sweeping views of the capital and a visit to the historic shrine at its summit.
- Panoramic views over the entire city of Bogotá
- Visit the iconic pilgrimage sanctuary
- Restaurants and craft shops at the summit
Gold Museum & Botero Museum
Discover two of Bogotá’s most iconic collections in one day: the Museo del Oro, with thousands of pre-Columbian gold artifacts crafted by Colombia’s indigenous cultures, and the Museo Botero, showcasing the unmistakable, voluptuous works of Fernando Botero alongside pieces from his personal collection.
Located in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria district
Thousands of pre-Hispanic gold and ceramic pieces
Original works by Botero and other major artists
Botero Museum: Cl. 11 #4-41
Gold Museum: Carrera 6 # 15-82
Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita’s Lagoon)
Journey to the sacred lake of the Muisca people, believed to be the birthplace of the legend of El Dorado. Hike through páramo wetlands to reach the perfectly circular lagoon, steeped in myth and surrounded by dramatic highland scenery.
A peaceful, less-crowded escape from the city
The legendary origin of the El Dorado myth
A moderate hike through a unique páramo ecosystem
Villa de Leyva
Step back in time in Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s best-preserved colonial towns, centered on the largest stone-paved plaza in Latin America. Cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and surrounding vineyards make it a perfect full-day escape.
Nearby fossil museums, vineyards, and artisan markets
Home to the largest cobblestone square in Latin America
Colonial architecture preserved since the 16th century