Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour

Take a journey through the culture and history of Bogotá from colonial times to the present. We begin in the bohemian barrio of La Macarena. From there we’ll make our way down from the mountains and through the beautiful parks and urban landmarks of the city both colonial and modern.

You will be captivated by the rhythm of the city, the history and the nature of this special land that is very near to the stars. Come and enjoy the city through a local’s eyes and leave with a part of Bogotá in your heart.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Itinerary
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Pass By: La Macarena, Calle 27 carrera 5, Bogota Colombia

La Macarena is a bohemian place where artists feel at home. It was built for the middle class in the 1950s and 60s. They didn’t want to go further north or west of the city because they wanted to be close to downtown Bogotá. Within the neighborhood of La Macarena you’ll find the National Museum of Colombia, Independence Park and the Santamaría bullring.

Pass By: Parque de la Independencia, Centro Internacional, Bogota, Bogota Colombia

Parque de La Independencia was built to celebrate 100 years of independence from Spain. At the park you’ll see magnificent palm trees, the palmas de cera which is the national tree of Colombia. This park grants one a peaceful break from the chaos of the surrounding city.

Pass By: Parque Nacional, Carrera 7 con Calle 39 Chapinero / La Perseverancia, Bogota 250055 Colombia

The Parque Nacional was opened to the public in 1934, as a tribute to the 400th anniversary of the founding of Bogotá. It’s very popular with Bogotanos due to its central location and extends up the mountainside. It has an urban garden and functions as a wildlife reserve in the middle of the city.