www.womanthismonth.com September 2016 79 The Simón Bolívar Park is a greenspace and entertainment and sports complex located in the middle of the city of Bogota. Head to Cano Cristales, Colombia’s liquid rainbow river in Meta, for a natural display guaranteed to make your jaw drop in awe. Elaborate and vividly painted graffiti adorns most of the capital’s streets and edifices. There are tours available for those who want to witness this art form. A perfect blend of colonial and cosmopolitan, Colombia’s vibrant capital is bursting with culture, character and lavish architecture. Steeped in sophistication, it is a vacation paradise for those seeking contemporary comforts paired with delectable gastronomy and entertainment. Stroll through the Museo del Oro, which houses the world’s largest collection of gold artefacts, and Museo Botero, devoted to ingenious, full-bodied work. While the country’s grittier side sits in the south, the north is in stark contrast with luxurious boutique hotels and stylish eateries. Cycle through the historic, cobbled town of La Candelaria and admire the majestic old buildings, museums, restaurants, churches, centuries-old residences and bars. Nearly all of Bogotá's time-honoured attractions are here – radiating out from Plaza de Bolívar and the gorgeous Cerro de Monserrate. As Bogota is nestled high up between the cool green hills of the Andes, it is also a haven for nature lovers with 400-acre parks and dramatic trekking paths. With a peppermint candy cane colour scheme, the Iglesia del Carmen Mount Carmel Church is as stunning from the inside as it from the exterior. A pricey, gold artifact from the Museo Del Oro. Bogota, Colombia
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Mjk0MTkxMQ==