Things to do in Colombia

Victoria Caldas Parque Central

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Colombia

Monserrate

The Montserrat mountain is located in Bogota, Colombia, where the landscape is beautiful. You can take the cable car to go up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery along the way. From the top of the mountain, you can contemplate the entire view of Bogota. There is a white church built in 1650 on the mountain, and some places to have coffee, making it a great spot for morning exercise and relaxation. At night, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city from the mountain top, or dine at the summit restaurant and admire the view while eating. You can take the cable car to go up the mountain, which operates every 15 minutes.

Parque Principal Guarinocito

Simón Bolivar Park

Río Tasajo

Balneario Doña Juana

Coliseo Ventura Castillo

Medina Falls

Norcasia

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Colombia

Gold Museum

Gold Museum is an important place to learn about the pre-Columbian gold civilization of the Americas. It houses tens of thousands of gold and gold-copper alloy artifacts, the vast majority of which date from before the Spanish colonial rule and originate from various cultures, including the Muisca, Quimbaya, Calima, and Tairona. Through exhibits such as jewelry, ceremonial implements, and everyday objects, the museum showcases the unique understanding of gold in that society—gold carried sacred and powerful meanings, rather than being merely a form of wealth. The museum's centerpiece is the Muisca Muisca Raft, an exquisite gold artifact cast using the lost-wax technique, which depicts a chieftain performing a sacrificial ceremony onLake Guatavita. It is this very ceremony that gave rise to the legend of "El Dorado." The museum also features a "Gold Room," where thousands of gold artifacts shine simultaneously against a backdrop of dim lighting and music, creating a powerful visual impact. The Quimbaya Poporo, acquired when the museum was founded, is also worth a stop; it embodies the superb metalworking techniques of the pre-Columbian era and marks the starting point of this museum.