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Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, located in the Andes mountains at an altitude of over 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) above sea level. Its population is over seven million inhabitants, making it one of the largest and most populated cities in South America.

The capital is characterized by its urban landscape, allowing for a disconnect from city life and enjoyment of the outdoors, as well as a unique mix of history, art, and gastronomy.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOGOTÁ:

Hotels

Currency Exchange Offices

Transportation

Climate

Where to stay?

Note that the university has established an alliance with six of the most important hotels in the city in nearby areas where participants of the IAJU 2025 Assembly will receive a special price during their stay in the city.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bogotá Rosales

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Phone: (+57) (601) 346 8246
Address: Calle 70 No. 6-22
Book here

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 15 minutes
On foot: 48 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

Estelar Suites Jones

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Email: reservas@hotelesestelar.com
Phone: (+57) (601) 346 8246
Addres: Calle 61 N° 5 – 39
Book here

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 8 minutes
On foot: 30 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

Holiday Inn Express Bogotá

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Email: contact@reservationscenter.com
Phone:: +1 (833) 410 5722
Addres: Carrera 7 No. 67-39
Book here

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 12 minutes
On foot: 48 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

GHL Hotel Tequendama Bogotá

Located in the financial center of the city, near the main points of interest in Bogotá. El Dorado Airport is only 20 minutes from the hotel.

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. - Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Email: reservas.tequendama@ghlhoteles.com
Phone: +57 601 3820300
Address: Carrera 10 # 26-21
Go to this webpage: https://www.tequendamahotel.com/ and at the checkout add this code: IAJU2025

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 10 minutes
On foot: 27 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

Tequendama Suites Bogotá

Located in the heart of the tourist and financial center of Bogotá, the hotel is very close to the city's most iconic sites, only 25 minutes from El Dorado International Airport.

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. - Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Email: reservations@tequendamasuites.com
Phone: +57 601 3813888
Address: Carrera 10 # 27-51 interior 150
Go to this webpage: https://www.hotelestequendama.com.co/ and at the checkout add this code: IAJU2025

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 10 minutes
On foot: 25 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

Ibis Bogotá Museo

Located 400 meters from the National Museum of Colombia in the Historic Center of the city, it offers the possibility of exploring Bogota's culture and is very close to El Dorado International Airport.

Hours: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. - Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Email: reservas.ibisbogotamuseo@accor.com
Phone: +57 601 7422404
Address: Transversal 6 # 27-85 Centro Internacional
Write an email to: reservas.ibisbogotamuseo@accor.com; carolina.herran@accor.com and include this code: IAJU2025-CZ6J2F to get the discount.

Distance to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana:

By car: 7 minutes
On foot: 23 minutes
Approximate fare: $4 USD

Transportation

A public transportation service that can be requested through an application, generally with fixed rates depending on the route or travel time.

taxi service

A premium service offering more spacious vehicles for a more comfortable ride. Drivers have high ratings.

Uber comfort

A mass public transportation service using exclusive lanes connecting the entire city of Bogota.

Transmilenio

How to make your stay in Bogota more pleasant:

As in any large city, it is important to take precautions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience. Here are some recommendations:

If you are walking, try to do so in groups and in well-lit areas.
Avoid walking late at night in the city.
Use safe taxis and avoid public transportation during peak hours.
If you use public transportation, take care of your personal belongings.
Try not to use your cell phone on the street.

What to Visit?

Museums
Historical Center and Tourist Attractions
Shopping Centers and Gastronomy
Nearby Municipalities

Museums

National Museum

One of the most important museums in Colombia. It exhibits a wide collection of Colombian art and history, from pre-Columbian art to contemporary works. It also offers temporary exhibitions and cultural activities.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Sunday:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Carrera 7 # 28-66

Visit the website >>

Gold Museum

It preserves Colombian cultural heritage, telling the country's identity. Archaeological collections of goldwork, ceramics, lithic, among others, are exhibited in six exhibition rooms.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday:
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Carrera 6 # 15-88

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Botero Museum

The renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero donated more than 200 works to the museum. This collection reflects how the artist from Antioquia viewed the country's reality and captured it through humor and irony, including some of his most emblematic works with his famous technique of volume and color.

Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Calle 11 No. 4-41

Visit the website >>

Historical Center and Tourist Attractions

Bolivar Square

It is the historical and political heart of Bogotá. Its colonial architecture, statues and fountains make the square a tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's identity. It is named after the leader of Colombia's independence, Simon Bolivar, and houses important government buildings such as the Palace of Justice, the Primatial Cathedral of Colombia and the National Capitol.

Monserrate Hill

The hill is at 3,152 meters (10,341 feet) above sea level and offers a privileged view of Bogotá. The site gathers thousands of pilgrims who visit it with devotion to see the Fallen Lord, a work by Pedro de Lugo Albarracín, an important 17th-century sculptor.

There are two ways to visit the hill:

Funicular: Built by a Swiss company in 1926, the journey is accompanied by vegetation visible through the crystal roofs of the cars.

Cable Car: It travels 820 meters (2,690 feet) from the station to the top of the hill, where visitors enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the ascent to the hill.

To check schedules and rates, visit https://monserrate.co

La Candelaria and La Macarena Neighborhoods (Historic Center)

Visiting these neighborhoods means visiting the heart of Bogotá. Here, you will find history, typical food, emblematic places and colorful streets that reflect the culture and feeling of Bogotanos.
On the tour, you can find:

Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo
Barrio la Candelaria
Plaza de Bolívar
Teatro Colón
Museo de Botero
Museo del Oro
Museo Internacional de la Esmeralda

Bogota Botanical Garden

A green oasis in the middle of the city, the ideal place to enjoy nature. With an extensive collection of native and exotic plants, it offers spaces for learning, relaxation and outdoor recreation.

Address: Av. Calle 63 # 68-95
Hours:Tuesday* to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is closed for maintenance.

To check rates, visit: https://jbb.gov.co/

Planetarium

Located in the Independence Park, it is a center for scientific and astronomical dissemination. It offers projections in its dome about the universe, planets, stars and other cosmic phenomena.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: https://www.planetariodebogota.gov.co/content/horarios-tarifas

Shopping Centers and Gastronomy

Parque de la 93

An urban park surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shops. Popular for walking and enjoying cultural events. Its vibrant atmosphere and diversity of activities make it a meeting point for locals and tourists.

Zona T

Concentrates several shopping centers and the most exclusive stores in the city, in addition to a varied gastronomic offer.

Nearby Municipalities

Salt Cathedral

A 32-hectare natural reserve and the First Wonder of Colombia. It is in the Municipality of Zipaquirá, 29 kilometers from Bogotá. It is a unique architectural work, as the cathedral is built inside a salt mine, 185 meters underground.

How can I get to the Salt Cathedral from Zipaquirá?

Private Car: Take the North Highway, pay the Andes toll and continue through the Chía - Zipaquirá road. Once you enter the municipality, reach the Villaveces Park where you will find the entrance to the Salt Cathedral.
Train: Take the train at the Sabana Station located on Calle 13 with Carrera 18. During the journey, it will pass through Usaquén, La Caro, Cajicá and finally arrive at the train station in Zipaquirá.
Public Transportation: Take a bus from the North Portal heading to Zipaquirá and get off at Carrera 15 with Calle 4 (Parque la Esperanza).

To check schedules and rates, click here.

Guatavita Lagoon and Municipality

Located 57 kilometers north of Bogota, it is a 613-hectare natural reserve. The lagoon is not only famous for its beautiful landscape but also for the Legend of El Dorado. It is believed that the indigenous people performed rituals leaving gold offerings.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To learn more about rates and how to get there, click here.

*To learn about other sites of interest according to your tastes and preferences, we recommend visiting the official District page here