Bogota is slowly and steadily making its presence felt amongst the most desired travel destinations in Latin America. Home to hundreds of sights worth watching and places to visit, Bogota is indeed a tourist spot worth visiting. Some of the city attractions that no traveler should miss include:

Museo del Oro:Located right in the heart of the city, Museo del Oro is one of the best gold museums in the world. The museum features some of the best collection of pieces belonging to various pre-Hispanic cultures.

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral:Built in an underground rock salt mine, the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is a gorgeous monument built 180 meters below the surface. Featuring carved pillars, high ceilings and stunning acoustics, this cathedral holds regular Sunday mass and occasional concerts.

Iglesia Museo Santa Clara:This 17th century church with a simple faade boasts of having stunningly beautiful interior walls adorned with dazzling frescoes. This small museum houses beautiful sculptures and paintings by various artists belonging to the 17th century.

Museo Nacional:Once a prison, this beautiful building housing the national museum was built by English architect Thomas Reed. Showcasing the history of the country, the museum also has on display great art works of artists like Fernando Botero and Alejandro Obregn.

When it comes to choosing lodging options in Bogot�¡, location is of utmost importance. While the low-budget travelers prefer staying in the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria, the upscale northern districts are the first choice for those ready to splurge.

Luxury Hotels: Offering plush environs, along with great services and amenities, luxury hotels in Bogota can prove to be quite expensive. The Bogota Marriott Hotel, Charleston Hotel, Hotel Casa Medina, Sofitel Victoria Regia, Embassy Suites, Fontana Hotel and Bogota Royal are of the most prominent luxury hotels in the city.

Mid-Range Hotels:Mid-Range hotels in Bogota can be found all over the city. Travelers can choose their option according to the purpose of their visit. Some of the affordable hotel options in the city include Hotel Lourdes, Hotel Casa Real, Hotel San Sebastian, Hotel Casona del Patio, Hotel Bogota Virrey, Hotel Excelsior and Hotel Virrey Park.

Budget Hotels:Featuring clean rooms and all the basic services and amenities, budget hotels in Bogota offer varied choices for the budget-conscious travelers. Travelers can choose from an array of safe and inexpensive hotels, such as Hotel Aragon, Hotel Dorantes and Hotel International.

A valid passport is required by all nationals intending to visit Bogota.

Nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, US and other EU nations, except nationals of Estonia, Bulgaria, Poland, Latvia and Slovenia, do not require a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

The best time to visit Bogota is from December to March. Even though the weather in the city is quite unpredictable throughout the year, these four months are considered to be the driest. The city receives considerable amount of rain throughout the year, but the months of April and May are the wettest.

Located at an altitude as high as 2600m, travelers to Bogota might feel altitude sickness for the initial day or two. December to March is the dry season whereas light rainfall can be expected in July and August. April to October are considered to be the wettest months in Bogota. The average annual temperature in the city falls in the range of 9 degree Celsius to 18 degree Celsius.

Currency:The official currency of Bogota is the Colombian Peso. Even though foreign currency can be easily exchanged at banks, ATMs and hotels in the city, yet it is advisable to exchange some cash before arriving in the city.

Language:Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Bogota. However, most young inhabitants of the city are bi-lingual and can easily speak and understand English.