These are the hidden “treasures” of tourism in the cities of Bogotá that are not so well known to travelers.

In order to celebrate World Tourism Day in the Colombian capital, the District celebrated with a photo exhibition to highlight lesser-known places in the city. The exhibition, titled “Hidden Treasures of Tourism in Localities,” is being held at Plaza de Bolívar from September 27 to 29, according to organizers.

The exhibition tries to highlight those corners of Bogotá that, although not so popular for traditional tourism, have great historical, cultural, natural, architectural and gastronomic value. The mayor’s office therefore calls for not only visitors, but also the residents of the capital to discover a different face of the city, outside of its traditional tourist destinations.

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Andrés Santamaría, director of Tourism Bogotá, explained that the aim of the initiative is for residents and tourists to rediscover the city through a visual tour that shows these unique places. “With this exhibition, we want residents and visitors to Bogota to discover a Bogota that goes beyond its iconic destinations,” he said.

“Highlighting the hidden treasures of our cities not only expands the city’s tourist offer, but also allows us to offer different attractions that undoubtedly drive the economic and social development of each territory,” added Santamaría.

Places highlighted in the exhibition include the parish of Santa Bárbara in Usaquén, the House of Glass in San Cristóbal, the La Alameda cypress forest monument in Bose, the Mirador de los Nevados in Suba, the leather industry in the El Restrepo district in Antonio Nariño, and the “Zone L” lechona in Rafael Uribe Uribe

Among the many points highlighted by the District Tourism Institute, some of the most notable are:

• Aguaviva Ecological Park: Located in the Bochica district, it is an oasis of nature and recreation in the middle of the city. It has five open scenarios that show the water cycle. It was built on land where the asphalt plant of the Administrative Unit for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation was located in ancient times.
• Zona L de la Lechona: Located in the Olaya district, it has more than 35 shops selling traditional lechon, a typical dish of Toliman origin made with pork. The so-called “Zona L” has established itself as one of Bogotá’s gastronomic gems. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy each establishment’s dishes, each adding their own distinct twist to this typical preparation.

• Parish of San Cristóbal: Established by decree of Archbishop Ismael Perdom in 1937 in the Archdiocese of Bogotá. It is located southeast of Bogotá, near the eastern hills. It is an architectural icon that combines contemporary design with the work of the large renowned brickworks in the city of San Cristóbal.
• Pre-Columbian Acoustic Shell: Located in the Fontibón district of Mallorca, next to the railway line near the present shopping center of Hayuelos. Its shape evokes the pre-Columbian traditions and cultures that inhabited the area. It is an artistic meeting place and a symbol of Fontibón’s cultural identity.

The photographic exhibition is also available on the website of Tourism Bogotá and, in addition to being a visual attraction, it is also intended to be an engine for the economic and social development of the cities of Bogotá. Highlighting these places is expected to create new opportunities and promote tourism in less explored areas of the city.

The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge and is part of the activities planned to celebrate World Tourism Day in various parts of the city.