About Simon Bolivar Park

Slightly larger than New York’s Central Park, the park stretches across 360 hectares of land. Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park is located in Teusaquillo and is one of the popular greeneries in Bogota. It is named after the Latin American Liberator Simon Bolivar and has a total capacity of supporting 140,000 people during events and concerts. The park features a lake as well where tourists can rent paddle boats to enjoy the soothing sound of the water. Bogota is decked up in greenery and there are small pockets of green here and there across the city and Simon Bolivar Park is just one in the list. This is a place to relax your senses and enjoy the silence of Mother Nature.

Must See

  • Live Concerts.
  • The Kiosk.
  • El Salitre Sports Unit.
  • Simon Bolivar Aquatic Complex.
  • Sports Palace.
  • Lakes. 
  • Children's Museum.
  • Salitre Zone.
  • Recreation Zone.
  • View of the Bogota Hills.
  • Virgilio Barco Library.
  • Statue of Simon Bolivar.
  • Picnic Area.
  • Biking Track.
  • Summer Festival. 

How to reach

From Monday to Saturday:
TransMilenio Bus B12, B28, E32, E44, G12, G44, F28, F32 to stop: Simon Bolivar. The ticket price is COP 2,400 for all day. 
Local Taxi Services to stop: Simon Bolivar.

On Sunday and Public Holidays:
Local Taxi Services to stop Simon Bolivar. It is 3.7 km from the city center.

Tips

  • Rent a bike to drive on the bike tracks.
  • Attend a concert.
  • The park is divided into several zones, try to visit each one.
  • Hire a local guide or book a guided tour.
  • Book a ride for your kid.
  • Bring an umbrella to protect yourself from both the sunrays and the rain.
  • Take pictures wherever you want except inside the church.
  • Stay hydrated.

Visit Time

Sunday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday: 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 5.99°C

 

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