Bogota city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Colombia’s trendy capital
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Drink coffee Colombia is famous for its coffee, and with the city of Armenia – centre of the country’s coffee-growing scene – not too far away, Bogota has some of the best java on the planet. open image in gallery The patio at Casa Legado, Bogota Where to stay In the heart of Chapinero, a stone’s throw from some excellent bars and restaurants, the recently opened NH Collection Hotel strikes a good balance between affordable and luxury. Although not the biggest house of worship in town – that accolade goes to the Primatial Cathedral of Bogota – it’s certainly the most beautiful, with an ornate candy-striped exterior and richly patterned flooring. Colombia’s flag carrier, Avianca, flies from London Heathrow to Bogota’s El Dorado international airport every day.