The Beautiful Bogota, Colombia

Once Colombia was the rock star of the South American tourism industry and the reason was simple it has the scenic beauty to mesmerize a tourist, a history that attracts people towards it and locals that are the friendliest in the continent. But then something bad happened and that was the high crime rate and the insurgency in some parts of the country that shattered the tourist’s confidence in the country and the tourist traffic dwindled. The drug cartels of Colombia were notorious for harassing tourists and even kidnapping and killing them. But this is a thing of past as of now Colombia is one of the safest places in the Latin America with the lowest crime rate thanks to some hard efforts put in by the Colombian authorities to improve the law and order situation of the country. And the effects of this improvement have started to become visible with the ever growing numbers of tourists that head to Colombia for a memorable vacation along its gorgeous beaches or in its attractive metropolises.

Bogota the capital and the largest city of the country has one of the liveliest nightlife in the whole of the continent. You can find a cheap flight to Bogota from most of the major airports worldwide and especially from the US from where all major American carriers have daily flights to Bogotá. It is a 21^st century city with a world class infrastructure and it can offer you with a memorable shopping experience in its numerous malls. But the main attraction is the nightclubs and bars of the city which can provide you the best time of your life if you are looking for a vibrant party scene. To get the best view of the city you can head to the Cerro de Monserrate the mountain over looking the city but if you are one of the adventurous kind then the mountain can also provide an awesome trekking and hiking experience.

Bogotá is also famous for its many art galleries and museums that have some of the most interesting and attractive artifacts and pieces of arts from Colombia and also from all around the continent. If you are interested in knowing the history and culture of the city then you can head to the famous Museo del Oro which will not only provide you with a deep insight into the history of the county but will also amaze you with its 34,000 pieces of gold artwork from the pre Hispanic era of the country.

Just a few miles from the city of Bogota is the lost city of Ciudad Perdida which is considered as the ultimate trekking place in the country. What makes this ancient city so great is its surroundings which are covered with a dense rain forest and at first glance it will seem like a scene right out of an Indiana Jones movie. You can ask your hotel in Bogota to arrange a tour for you to Ciudad Perdida and it will be a good idea to take a guide with you who will brief you about the history of the place and will know the places that provides the best view.