Bogotá is not just a city to explore, it's a city to live, to remember. It stands out for its rich history, captivates with its gastronomy, inspires through its culture, and embraces visitors with its surrounding mountains.
But there's more: Bogotá also comes alive with the buzz of fairs, the sparkle of exhibitions, and the vibrant energy of major gatherings, which turn it into a hub of endless opportunities day by day.
The Colombian capital has established itself as Latin America's trade fair city, a place that welcomes not only tourists in search of unique experiences, but also thousands of entrepreneurs, creators, thinkers, leaders, and dreamers who see Bogotá as the perfect stage for meeting, sharing ideas, innovating, and building the future.
A destination for business, culture, and experiences
Bogotá reaffirms its position as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism hub. This segment accounts for more than 26.5% of the city's tourism, with millions of visitors attending major events, conventions, trade fairs, and large-scale shows.
In Bogotá, events are more than just numbers or records: they are experiences that connect people, transform industries, and create new routes for innovation and development.
With more than 20 specialized event venues, Bogotá is the perfect stage for gatherings of all sizes and sectors. Spaces such as Ágora Bogotá, Corferias, and the Hilton Hotel (part of Colombia's first integrated fair trade district), among others, lead a strong offering that also includes cultural centers, universities, libraries, hotel ballrooms, parks, and outdoor venues.
In addition, Bogotá hosts more than 280 fairs and events per year, including:
- FILBo – International Book Fair of Bogotá
- Andinapack
- Agroexpo
- Feria del Hogar
- Bogotá Fashion Week
- Colombia Travel Expo
- ArtBo
- Festival Cordillera
- SOFA – Hall of Leisure and Fantasy
These events attract specialized audiences and generate economic impact, boost productive sectors, and position Bogotá as a vibrant and creative city.
What can you do in Bogotá during an event or a trade fair?
The experience in Bogotá goes beyond the event venue. Between congresses and conferences, the city offers a vibrant calendar and a wide variety of tourist activities, all available at visitbogota.co. Some recommended experiences include:
- Gastronomy: enjoy traditional food tours and signature cuisine in areas like Usaquén, Chapinero, and La Macarena.
- Art and Culture: visit museums such as the Gold and Botero museums or explore cultural spaces like Santa Fe Gallery and Casa E Borrero.
- Urban Nature: Hiking in the Eastern Hills or strolling through the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden.
- Sports Tourism: ride more than 600 km of bike paths or attend sporting events at El Campín Stadium, the Salitre Sports Center, and many other venues that boost your energy.
- Historic Center: explore La Candelaria, its squares, theaters, and local design shops.
- Guided tours or explore on your own, even on electric scooters or bikes.
- Shopping: visit shopping centers like Andino, El Retiro, Gran Estación, or local fashion and design stores.
Bogotá, a Host City
From the moment you arrive at El Dorado International Airport, every detail is designed to make your visit safe, efficient, and memorable. The city offers more than 900 hotels and 27,000 rooms, along with a highly professional network of tourism and event operators.
Here, visitors become allies, and every encounter leaves a lasting impression. Because in Bogotá, trade fairs are not just about showcasing products or services: they unleash the potential of ideas, open new business paths, strengthen industries, and allow talent, companies, and communities to grow together.
Choosing Bogotá means choosing a destination where everything connects: Culture, business, gastronomy, experiences, and people. Bogotá is more than a destination; it’s the city where opportunities meet, the trade fair capital of Latin America.
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