15 BEST Places to Visit in Colombia [2025 GUIDE]

Moving away from the coast, let’s talk about some of Colombia’s cities. Bogotá, the capital, is definitely on my list of best places to see, and not just because there is a good chance you’ll end up flying into or out of the city.

Bogotá is the thriving metropolis of Colombia. It has some of the country’s best nightclubs, restaurants, and museums, along with the historic La Candelaria, the vibrant heart of the city.

Many locals will tell you that, while they prefer Cartagena as one of the best places to visit in Colombia—and Bogotá as one of the worst—living in Colombia is the exact opposite.

Bogota is the place to be.

If you’re into art, you have to see the Botero Museum. Are you a foodie? Bogotá has three of the best restaurants in Latin America and one restaurant on the World’s Best Restaurant list.

Want to enjoy a seriously good party? Bogotá’s nightclubs are some of the best in South America, with the nightclub Theatron earning the title of the best LGBTQ club in Latin America.

The best time to schedule in a visit to Bogotá during your Colombia trip would be on the weekend. Saturday, enjoy a few museums in La Candelaria, and an excellent restaurant dinner before heading out to one of the city’s nightclubs.

The next day, wake up just in time to catch the end of the city’s famous Sunday ciclovía, a weekly event that closes down many of the city’s major roads for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy.