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Bogotá / Colombia

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

The Church of Nuestra Señora in the historic center of La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia. — © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Steffen Schmitz (more photos) · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Bogotá, Colombia, for the best experience?January, February, July or August — Bogotá's city government, citing IDEAM, puts the dry season at about 4 months and names exactly those.

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Bogotá on a first visit?Start at the Museo del Oro — more than 34,000 gold and alloy pieces, admission of 5,000 Colombian pesos, and free entry for everyone on Sundays.

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Bogotá, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat ajiaco in a district market hall — the Instituto Distrital de Turismo named the version sold at the La Perseverancia market the city's best in 2017, and Bogotá's…

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