Bogota Mixes Old History With Modern Travel Draw
A travel feature highlights Bogota Colombia as a destination blending Indian and Spanish colonial heritage with rapid modern growth. Top sights include the Gold Museum the Shrine of Monserrate and Bolivar's former home. The 880 room Tequendama hotel and Los Sauces restaurant are noted as amenities. More Americans visit Bogota than any other country, with rising European Canadian and Latin American arrivals.
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Bogota
Colombia
Juan Valdez
Gold Museum
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Simon Bolivar
South America
Bolivar Square
Church of San Francisco
National Museum
Tequendama
Europe
Canada
Ines de Rodriguez
Velez Tours
United States
Bogota Exposition Highlights Emeralds Gold Artifacts
Colombia showcases top emerald mines and gold ornaments including Chicha reproductions at the Gold Museum. San Francisco Church near the museum exemplifies barroque revival wood carving. Pleasant 57 degree weather and an exchange rate of 31 pesos per dollar add favorable travel notes.
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Gold Museum
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