Explore Colombia
Historia
Chia, the Bogotá suburb housing our host universidad, is named for a Moon goddess of fertility of the indigenous Muisca people.
The town dates back to Pre-Colombian times and was the site of a sacred temple to this goddess.
Bacatá, meaning "Lady of the Shining Mountain", was the name given to this region on the high plateau by those original inhabitants. The city of Bogotá was founded as the capital of the New Kingdom of Granada by Spanish conquistadors in 1538 and has remained the country's capital throughout its history.
Bogotá Today:
Today, Bogotá is Colombia's largest city with about 8 million people calling it home. A major international city, it is the country's hub for all things commerce, arts, sports, politics, food, culture and industry. It is the home of many museums and libraries, as well thriving arts, music and food scenes.
Bogotá enjoys a temperate climate with average yearly temperatures around 58° F. When we go in June, we can expect sunshine and temperatures in the mid-60s.
Check out this video for spectacular views of this beautiful city and all the wonderful things to experience there!
Possible Excursions:
Our classes are only Monday through Thursday, with Thursday afternoons designated as group sight-seeing time.
There will be plenty of time to explore and practice your Spanish!
Check out some of the links below:
One of Latin America's most celebrated visual artists, Fernando Botero, hails from Colombia. His exaggerated style of painting is recognized around the world.
While in Bogotá, the Museo Botero shouldn't be missed.
Let's be real, food is the best part of traveling.
Check out all these eats to explore in this thriving food city.
Pics from previous trips:
