Convenient Bogotá, Colombia Hotel at Teleport Business Park
The Radisson Royal Bogotá, Colombia Hotel, just 30 minutes from El Dorado International Airport, is strategically located on the northeast side of the city. Our Bogotá lodging is conveniently located at Teleport Business Park and within walking distance of many important businesses, popular shopping destinations, medical buildings and historical area attractions. Our ideal location makes the Radisson Royal Bogotá, Colombia Hotel a convenient base for exploring all that the city has to offer.
Our Bogotá lodging is near the following local attractions:
Botero Museum Visit this museum dedicated to the work of Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
La Candelaria This historic neighborhood is home to libraries and museums, as well as fine examples of Spanish Colonial architecture.
Catedral Primada de Colombia This historic cathedral was completed in 1823 and houses the tomb of Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, the founder of Bogotá. Phone: 1/341-1954
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá A truly unique attraction, this cathedral was built inside the salt mines in Zipaquirá.
Centro Andino This popular shopping center features such stores as Nike, Louis Vuitton, Nine West and Sisley. Phone: (57-1) 6213111
Monserrate Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the top of this famous mountain.
Museo Nacional de Colombia Learn about the history of Colombia at the nation's oldest museum, which contains a collection of pre-Columbian and modern artifacts. Phone: 1/334-8366
Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) A must-see, this impressive museum houses a collection of gold pieces and pre-Columbian artifacts. Phone: (571) 3432221
Quinta de Bolívar This historic building was given to Bolívar by the government of Nueva Granada and served as his home for 423 days. Today, it houses a museum. Phone: 1/284-6819
Modern skyscrapers, shopping centers, and cultural venues contrasted with open-air markets and shanty villages characterize Bogota, the capital of Colombia. It was in Laguna de Guatavita, just northeast of the city, that the El Dorado myth was born, but most modern visitors stick to treasures in neighborhoods like Plaza Bolivar, Zona Rosa, or La Candelaria, the oldest of the three. Each area offers visitors a chance to see colonial architecture like the churches of Santa Clara and San Ignacio. The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) is also a prime attraction, displaying emerald jewelry, pre-Colombian artifacts, and over 30,000 pieces of gold work. For a more holistic view of the city and its lush countryside, head up to Montserrate, which sits just alongside the city and rises 2,000 feet above it. The northern part of the city offers the best hotels and restaurants, and since Bogota is the cultural capital of Colombia, there are plenty of before- and after-dinner activities. Fundacion Teatro Nacional and Teatro La Candelaria are the best theaters and stage internationally renowned plays and shows. If it's festive nightlife you crave, then put on your dancing shoes and join the crowds in the Zona Rosa and La Calera areas of town; both offer a variety of bars and clubs that stay lively until sunrise. Mixing modern and pre-colonial sensations, Bogota is the perfect city for a South American adventure.
Did you know?
Contrary to popular belief, you are unlikely to be kidnapped or murdered if you come to Bogota - in fact, crime rates in the city have dropped significantly in the last decade. That is not to say, of course, that you should not take precautions, particularly if you 'look' foreigner. Common street theft is a major problem in the city, so try and keep a low profile, not to go out alone at night and stick to crowded areas and you'll be fine.