Colombia’s Capital: Bogotá

Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and largest city (~8 million metro). Perched at 2,640 m (8,660 ft) in the Andes, it’s the political, economic, and cultural heart—home to government, universities, museums (Gold Museum, Botero), theaters, and a vibrant food scene. Colonial La Candelaria district preserves 16th-century architecture.