1,114 KM EXCLUSIVE

Transmilenio has been part of the Bogotá Mass Transit System since 2000. It has 9 main portals, 1,114 km of exclusive lanes, 11 trunk lines and 139 stations.

+50,000 TAXIS

Cabs are yellow vehicles and more than 50,000 cabs provide this service in Bogota. There is an official cab service point at the exit of the airport.

600KM BIKE PATH

Bogotá has over 600 km of bike paths, promoting sustainable mobility.

4,700 TOURISM PROVIDERS

More than 4,700 tourism service providers (2021)

1.5M PEOPLE ON BIKE

Bogotá's Ciclovía has been replicated in countries such as Mexico, Chile, Brazil and India. More than 1.5 million people ride their bicycles on Sundays and holidays.

BOGOTÁ GMT-5.

Time zone: Bogotá GMT-5.

15 WETLANDS

15 wetlands are spread over 727 hectares of the city.

34,000 PIECES OF ART

The Gold Museum exhibits the largest amount of pre-Columbian art elements in the world with more than 34,000 pieces.

5-STAR AIRPORT SECURITY

El Dorado Airport is the first airport in Latin America to be recognized in the Covid-19 airport safety classification with 5 stars. Additionally, it has been certified as a Leed Platinum Building in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings.

1ST FAIR DISTRICT

It has the first integrated trade fair district in Latin America with a convention center, fairgrounds and hotels.

6 UNIVERSITIES

6 universities in Bogota are among the top 100 in Latin America.

WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

The city was recognized in 2020 and 2021 as the "Best Business Travel Destination in South America" (World Travel Awards).

+70 MUSEUMS

More than 70 museums, 90 art galleries, 45 theaters and 132 monuments are available for the development of your event.

2.640 M A.S.L.

One of the world's highest altitude capitals (2,640 meters above sea level).

10M PEOPLE

Bogota and the region are home to more than 10 million people from different origins, cultures and accents, knowledge and economic sectors (21% of the Colombian population).

19.2% OF EXPORTS

One-fifth of the country's exports (19.2% in 2021) comes from Bogota and the region.

10ºC AND 19º C.

The temperature average ranges between 10ºC and 19ºC (Spring-like sensation).

81 LINKED DESTINATIONS

El Dorado Airport is linked to 81 destinations, 41 international (23 countries) and 40 domestic destinations operated by 23 airlines (2022).

COMPETITIVE EXCHANGE RATE

Official currency: Colombian peso (COP). 1 USD is, on average, equivalent to 4,800 COP (2022).

32K ROOMS

It has over 32 thousand rooms and 45 thousand beds in a wide range of accommodations and rate ranges (MinCit 2021).

3RD SMART DESTINATION

It is the third city in Latin America to be accredited as a Smart Tourism Destination by Segittur.

SPANISH

Official language: Spanish

5,256 CITY PARKS

The city has 5,256 connected city parks and it is considered one of the greenest cities in Latin America.

12M OF VISITORS

Bogota is the main tourist destination in Colombia with more than 12 million visitors in 2019, a leisure and business destination.

2ND CITY OF THE FUTURE

It is ranked as the second Latin American city of the future (Financial Times 2021).