(Lifestyle) Ciclovía, craft beer and more reasons to visit Bogotá

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Recognized as a destination for shopping, nightlife and gastronomy, the Colombian capital overflows with exploration activities.
February came and many people have returned from vacation. However, others arrive in the Colombian capital to enjoy a well-deserved escape after the COVID-19 quarantines.

Although it is well known that Bogotá offers innumerable and charming options for shopping, nightlife and gastronomy, it is also true that the city is recognized as a destination for fun, culture and outdoor activities.

Where to start? To do? These are the questions I get asked every day at the hotel. Let's start with the fun...

Walk along the cycle path
A nearby getaway option is the Ciclovía Dominical, an experience to explore Bogotá during Sundays and holidays through a 127-kilometre-long circuit of interconnected roads in which it is not only possible to ride a bike, but also walk, jog and carry out numerous recreational activities including live music and the possibility of tasting street food sharing together with hundreds of other people from all over the country.

Pic-nic and canoeing on the Simón Bolívar
Something similar happens with those who seek outdoor activities. The offer is diversified, as there is a variety of metropolitan parks such as Simón Bolívar with an area of 10 hectares where it is possible to hold sports competitions, family picnics and cross-country bicycle tours.

Go to the Magic Saltpeter
Adjacent to this is the Magic Salitre, a fascinating complex of high-impact mechanical attractions and games of skill for children, families and adults, whose perimeter also contains the El Salitre Sports Recreation Park (PRD), the Plaza de los Artesanos and the Parque de los Novios and the Virgilio Barco Public Library, all of them considered icons of entertainment and culture in Bogota.

to the roller coaster
When you go to Salitre Mágico, don't hesitate to get on the Montaña Rusa, a vertiginous train that crosses two corkscrew-type loops at 80 kilometers per hour, a must! It is also worth getting on the Capital Wheel 360, a 50-meter-high panoramic attraction from where you can see the beauty of the Cordillera Oriental and the immensity of the city.

Beer: Craft and Cosmopolitan

The seemingly endless list of independent breweries and outlets make Bogotá a sanctuary for beer, often laced with live music, tours, tastings, and a surprising variety of food options to pair with.

While there are plenty of wonderful craft beer options, it's also true that established brands share a keg at dozens of shops with indoor or outdoor seating. Be sure to visit Hanna Hops —on Calle 69 A with ninth— as well as Birrería Macha, Calle 80 by 9A. Another recommended one is Galería Hopulus (Calle 81 x 8). They all have something in common: a fusion of art, craftsmanship and social inclusion.

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