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µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá is a cosmopolitan city tucked on a high plateau in the Andes of central Colombia, 2,640 metres (8,661 feet) above sea level.

The average temperature is around 14 degrees Celsius.

History

µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá was founded in 1538 by the Spanish explorer Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Nicknamed the Athens of Latin America it is by far the most populous city in the country with over seven million inhabitants.

Exploring µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá

Colorful façades, µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùáµþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá has much to offer the intrepid traveller, the old town of Candelaria is full of small cobbled streets and colourful buildings and some excellent museums.

The districts known as Parque 93, Zona Rosa and Usaquén are great for restaurants, shopping and some inviting bars. There is also a cable car trip you can take to view the city's skyline.

Furthermore, the city boasts many parks (e.g. The Simon Bolivar Park Metropolitan Park which has large free concerts and festivals) among its urban sprawl.

An interesting fact about µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá is that it has one of the most extensive dedicated Bike Paths Network of any city in the world, with a total of 300 km.

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    Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá at its best.

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      Colorful façades, µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá

      What to do in Colombia: our highlights guide

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    Accommodation choices for µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá

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    Ideas for experiencing µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá, and which use the best local guides.

    • La Candelaria Walking Tour
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      La Candelaria Walking Tour

      La Candelaria Walking Tour

      La Candelaria is µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá's heart and soul, from humble beginnings, the oldest part of the city and the Plaza Bolivar are high on any visitor's agenda, a wonderful place to start to discover µþ´Ç²µ´Ç³Ùá.

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