Colombia, infamous for its civil conflict, has been in much gossip in the past decade but now, the condition has improved a lot to boost tourism. Just to be on safe side, avoid bus drives across the regions, visit to rural areas, and talks with the locals about it. If you just do this much, you are really free to enjoy some of the exciting things to do in Colombia. Flanked by the Caribbean as well as the Pacific coastlines – a combination that is not seen in any other South American country, this equatorial country is worth a travel with no seasonal cycles, but with the beautiful tropical climate.

In this article, I will concentrate on a few not-to-miss things to do in Colombia capital Bogota that is a town of contrasts where old resides with the new and frantic never influences the peaceful. Expect all kind of attractions here: parks, boutiques, restaurants, and museums. Now, two things for you to remember: this is the city of largest array of bicycle routes in Latin America known as ‘Circlorutas’ and that the youth that you might meet on your way are always eager to learn English from you. So, head on the streets for pedaling and talking while your moving hands offer you some most unique experiences.

Take up the bicycle tour of the legendary downtown as well as the La Candelaria neighborhood (get cycles from here), which nobody misses. Besides staying here in one of the most affordable hotels and dining in a reasonable restaurant, you get to explore a myriad of attractions: Gold Museum housing the famous collections of El Dorado; Eje Ambiental or Environmental Axis on the Avenida Jimenez featuring lines of trees, historic buildings, and water stream to attract pedestrians only; the monument of Parque de los Periodistas; El Chorro de Quevedo as the hub of culture, arts, and music; Museo Botero as the art gallery, Centro Cultural Garcia Marquez housing galleries, library, lesson rooms, and concert halls; Plaza de Bolivar holding the neoclassic palaces of the government; country’s largest church – Catedral Primada; and Presidential Palace.

Explore Ciclovía on Sunday or Monday in the morning when all the prime avenues here are off for the cars so that people like you and me can pedal, jog, stroll, and skate. I would recommend coming here in April as you get an opportunity to attend the world’s biggest theater festival called the Ibero american Theater Festival that takes places biannually.

Enjoy the panoramic vistas of the city via the funicular/transferico ride. Atop Cerro de Monserrate where you reach by this ride, you also savor the Colombian or French food via two eateries or souvenir stalls on the weekends. Surprisingly, you will have to wear a warm coat because it is chilly at the top and apply sunscreen as well as hat for a afternoon ride. If you are adventurous, hike up the stony route for 1.5 hours. The round trip ride will cost you 14,000 COP. Alternatively, be at the panoramic desk of the city’s tallest building Torre Colpatria on weekend for some best views of the city for 3,000 COP. Lastly, do not leave the city without eating Arepas – salty or cheesy pancakes of corn flour.