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Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital, is perched on a vast plateau known as “Sabana de Bogota” at 2600 meters altitude. It is the political, administrative, economic and cultural development. Towers and modern buildings constratent with colonial buildings The city was founded in 1538 and holds several museums, including the “Gold Museum” which features a collection of over 36 000 pre-Columbian gold work combined with a rich treasure of emeralds, the Archaeological Museum reflects the native civilization.

The old quarter of La Candelaria is the historic center of town, you will admire the many churches, old mansions of the viceroys, the Bolivar Square, the hub of the city. Santa Fe de Bogota is surrounded by small towns and sites in charming colonial Guatavita, Sopo, Chia and Cathedral Zipaquira gigantic church carved into a salt mine, which can hold 8 000 people.

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