Andes / Cordillera Region of Colombia

Located in a scenic valley, called the Beautiful City and the City of Parks, Bucaramanga is one of Colombia's fastest growing cities. With universities, recreational facilities, nightlife, colonial attractions and plenty to see and do, Bucaramanga combines commerce, agriculture and technology with tourism.

Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín is a huge park in the Magdalena River gorge in southern Colombia where centuries ago, before the time of the Incas, people interred their dead in tombs guarded by fierce stone figures, some with animal features, some mythical, all intriguing to archaeologists and visitors alike.

Cali is Colombia's third largest city and a center for sugar and coffee industry. It enjoys terrific nightlife in the salsotecas, and visitors enjoy the historic center as well as excursions into the surrounding areas for sugar baron haciendas and the prime archaeological sites of San Augustin and Tierradentro.

Medellin is the capital of Antioquia department in Colombia and enjoys a temperate climate that gives the city the names of The Land of Eternal Spring and Capital of The Flowers.

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Nestled high in the Andes at 2620 m. (8646 ft), Santafé de Bogotá is a city of contrasts. It's a city of highrise buildings standing next to colonial churches; a city of universities, theaters and shantytowns. It is a mixture of influences, Spanish and English and Indian.

Bogota has much to offer the visitor, from the center of the historic district, to ample parks and amusement centers, shopping, churches, museums, walks, and of course, restaurants and nightlife.

Restaurant choices in Bogota range from the inexpensive to the very expensive, as everywhere, with a wide selection of local and international cuisine. Here are some from various categories to assist your selection of where to eat in Bogota.

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This charming town, nestled in a serene valley setting, is one of Colombia's most beautiful colonial towns with a rich religious and cultural heritage. Fully restored after an earthquake, it's a national monument and known for its spectacular Semana Santa celebrations.

Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is colonial-era town situated a short distance from Bogotá, and a popular day or weekend excursion. Scenic attractions include colonial architecture, gorgeous scenery, typical places to stay and local cuisine in an historic setting.