Why was Bogotá Chosen as the Best Touristic City in Latin America?
Bogotá was selected as one of the world's "trending destinations," according to
TripAdvisor, an online platform that gathers millions of opinions about businesses
in the tourism sector. The selection is based on the opinions and ratings of
TripAdvisor travelers.
Users rated Bogotá on a scale of one to five stars, in factors such as location,
attractions, activities, shopping, gastronomy, and hospitality.
Bogotá stood out for its historical, cultural, gastronomic richness, and
biodiversity.
"Bogotá received an average rating of 4.5 stars, with a particularly high score in
the gastronomy category (4.8 stars). The city is known for its delicious local food,
as well as its high-end restaurants offering a wide variety of international
dishes," highlighted Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán on his X account.
The city received 4.4 stars for attractions and 4.3 stars for activities.
Reasons why Bogotá is in the Top 10 of the best tourist destinations in the world:
Gastronomy:
Gastronomy plays a leading role in the tourist
development of
Bogotá, with 7,500
restaurants, according to Fenalco figures, becoming one of the must-do
activities
and even motivations for visiting the Colombian capital.
History and Culture:
From the pre-Columbian era to the present, the Colombian
capital has witnessed various events that have marked its identity and
made it
unique in the world, experiences that tourists can live in visits to its
63 museums,
in more than 60 tourist, cultural and heritage attractions that La
Candelaria has,
the history of iconic neighborhoods in locations like Chapinero and
Teusaquillo or
foundational squares such as those of Fontibón, Engativá, or the Plaza
de Bolívar
itself.
Biodiversity:
Bogotá has a great offer of nature tourism, fundamental for the
conservation of biodiversity, such as its 560 kilometers of cycle paths,
its 5,000
urban parks, bird watching experiences, and the network of wetlands,
where visitors
can experience adventure and disconnection for physical and mental
benefits.
Community Tourism:
The strengthening of rural tourism through the
28
initiatives that have been promoted by the IDT, highlights the
importance of the
traditions and knowledge of our rural communities, allowing the economic
diversification of more than 70 families, strengthening their economic,
social, and
community environment in the localities of Usme, Ciudad Bolívar, Suba
Santa Fe.
