Bogotá/West

The west also sometimes referred to as South Western Bogota (due to the fact that the northwest is the locality of Suba) is a huge region of Bogota, comprising the localities of Engativa, Fontibon, and Kennedy.

Understand
Western Bogota is comprised of a mix of middle-working class neighborhoods, and high end residential districts. Some renowned places to visit in western are the Maloka interactive sciences museum located in the locality of Engativa (Close to the airport), which is a huge interactive museum housing various exhibits on the distinct planets, outer-space, the importance of water and energy, as well as on the impact of climate change.

Another famous destination is the El Dorado International airport itself, which the busiest airport by cargo in Latin America and one of the most visited in the World. It has the third largest landing path of any airport in the World, and is one of the largest airports on Earth.

Other key sights include the famed Tunal Metropolitan park, annual home of the 40 meter tall Bogota Christmas tree, the park houses two hockey rings, four Olympic pools, a library, a gym, tennis, basketball, and soccer courts, as well as closed coliseum and various bike lanes and paths. Another renowned tourist attraction in western Bogota, is the Monumento de las Banderas, a huge memorial that honors each of the 35 countries in the Americas, with flags and engraving from each country.

There are many hotels from global chains such as Marriott and Hilton, conveniently located close to the El Dorado International airport, in Engativa. If you do have some extra time in Bogota, take some time to visit the Gran Estacion Shopping mall located in this area, as well as strolling through the neighborhood. A planned urbanization, with wide avenues, extensive parks, large shopping malls, and vast financial centers.

Get in
Take TransMilenio bus to Portal El Dorado.