El Carmen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Monserrate which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Monserrate

5/5(5 reviews)

Take in aerial views of Bogota from the gondola ride to this mountain peak and then enjoy a visit to its whitewashed sanctuary.

Monserrate
Plaza de Bolivar featuring modern architecture and a city

Plaza de Bolívar

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Surrounded by historic landmarks, this square is a perfect place to sit and admire the diverse styles of colonial and modern architecture that define Bogota's cityscape.

Plaza de Bolívar
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Zipaquira with a trip to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Gran Estacion Shopping Mall

Gran Estacion Shopping Mall

During your trip to Bogotá, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gran Estacion Shopping Mall. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Gran Estacion Shopping Mall
Gold Museum showing interior views

Gold Museum

5/5(5 reviews)

Discover one of the world’s most important exhibitions of pre-Hispanic gold, and learn about the indigenous societies that once inhabited Colombia.

Gold Museum
Bogota Botanical Garden featuring interior views and a garden

Bogotá Botanical Garden

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Walk amongst native Columbian orchids, admire ancient oaks or bring a picnic to enjoy by the pond in this well-manicured botanical garden.

Bogotá Botanical Garden

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

AU$121
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Comuna 13 History and Graffiti Tour with Cable Car

Comuna 13 History and Graffiti Tour with Cable Car

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Comuna 13 History and Graffiti Tour with Cable Car
NEW and CHEAPEST, Visit 5 Top Sights in Zipaquira and Guatavita

NEW and CHEAPEST, Visit 5 Top Sights in Zipaquira and Guatavita

AU$119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NEW and CHEAPEST, Visit 5 Top Sights in Zipaquira and Guatavita
Panoramic Bus Bogota - Hop On Hop Off

Panoramic Bus Bogota - Hop On Bogota

AU$43
per adult
Panoramic Bus Bogota - Hop On Bogota
Zipaquira Mina Salt Cathedral

Zipaquira Mina Salt Cathedral (Private Transport)

AU$127
per adult
Zipaquira Mina Salt Cathedral (Private Transport)
Avianca Bogotá Gold Lounge

Avianca Bogotá Gold Lounge (International) operated by Plaza Premium Lounge

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Avianca Bogotá Gold Lounge (International) operated by Plaza Premium Lounge
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Our pick of the best El Carmen Hotel Deals

Hotel Sabana Park
Hotel Sabana Park
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 5 No 9 – 26 Sur Complejo, Sabana Park, Cajicá
The price is AU$134 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cajicá. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"Modern and spacious room!! love it"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Hotel Sabana Park
ibis Chia
ibis Chia
3 out of 5
KM 2 Vía Chía - Cajicá, Chia, Cundinamarca
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$57 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$57
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

ibis Chia
UMA Suites Chia
UMA Suites Chia
3.5 out of 5
Cra 7 este # 22 - 27 Chia, Chia, Cundinamarca
The price is AU$56 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$56
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Chia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Centro Chía and Puente ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"Excellent location, very clean and comfortable. Suits single travellers better as it’s not family friendly"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

UMA Suites Chia
Hotel camino de la sal
Hotel camino de la sal
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 4 N 5 - 03, Zipaquira
The price is AU$100 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$100
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zipaquira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Great stay !
"Excellent service from the night and morning shifts. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very clean and modern. TV signal was bad and they did not have Netflix or other apps."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hotel camino de la sal
Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
3.5 out of 5
Autopista norte KM 21 vía Tunja, costado sur nte centro emp OIKOS Tocanci, Tocancipá
The price is AU$131 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tocancipá. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Arauco Sopó Premium Outlet and Sabana ...
7.8/10 Good! (113 reviews)
Nice stay
"Everything was ok. However, kitchen close early and there are no options for a midnight snack. There were plenty of options for breakfast but they were cold and had to constantly asking food availability."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Pop Art Hotel Tocancipá y Centro de Convenciones
Hotel Xue Sabana
Hotel Xue Sabana
3.5 out of 5
Km. 5.5 Vía Cajicá – Zipaquirá, Costado Occidental, Cajicá, Cundinamarca
The price is AU$74 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cajicá. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Parque Jaime Duque and Sabana ...
7.6/10 Good! (32 reviews)
"My only complain is about the breakfast. Coffee was very cold, staff not so friendly."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Hotel Xue Sabana
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Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen

Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden which includes a park

Suba

You'll enjoy the churches and parks in Suba. You might want to make time for a stop at Parque la Colina or Biblioteca Julio Mario Santo Domingo.

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Usaquén

Well liked for its parks and shopping, Usaquén is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Usaquén Flea Market and Hacienda Santa Barbara Mall, and jump on the metro at San Antonio Station to get around the city.

Usaquén
Bogota Botanical Garden featuring a pond, a bridge and a park

Engativa

Engativa is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nuestro Bogotá Shopping Center and Titan Plaza.

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Chicó Norte

When in Chicó Norte, you can plan a visit to World Trade Center and La Castellana National Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chicó Norte
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Chicó

Chicó is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to World Trade Center and Mercedes Sierra de Perez el Chicó Museum while you're in town.

Chicó
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Antiguo Country

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Antiguo Country, you might make a stop by sights like Unilago Shopping Centre and High Technology Center.

Antiguo Country

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