Bogota Tourism and Travel Guide

Bogotá (/ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/, /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/; Spanish pronunciation: [boɣoˈta]) is the capital of Colombia and Cundinamarca Department, with a population of 7,878,783 in 2015. Bogotá and its metropolitan area had a population of over 13 million in 2015. Bogotá is the fastest growing major city in Latin America, and is expected to have around 25 million inhabitants by 2038.In terms of land area, Bogotá is the largest city in Colombia, and one of the biggest in Latin America. It figures among the 25 largest cities of the world and is the third-highest capital city in South America at 2,640 meters (8,660 ft) above sea level, after La Paz and Quito. With its many universities, museums, cultural festivals and libraries, Bogotá has been called 'The Athens of South America'. The city is listed as a Beta global city by the GaWC.