What's La Candelaria Like?

La Candelaria is notable for its museums. Take time to discover this walkable neighborhood's historical sites. Take in some culture at top places like Botero Museum and Gold Museum. Other popular sights worth a visit include Plaza de Bolivar.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in La Candelaria?

We have 109 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in La Candelaria:

The Orchids Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Casa Deco

Art Deco hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Hotel Avenida Jimenez

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Attentive staff

Hotel Bh Bicentenario

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Casa De La Vega

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

How to Get to La Candelaria

La Candelaria is located 2 mi (3.3 km) from the heart of Bogotá.

Flying to:

• • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG), 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from La Candelaria

Things to See and Do in and around La Candelaria

What to See in La Candelaria

• • Plaza de Bolivar
• • Luis Ángel Arango Library
• • Catedral Primada de Colombia
• • Externado University of Colombia
• • Bogota National Capitol

Things to Do in La Candelaria

• • Botero Museum
• • Gold Museum
• • Casa de la Moneda
• • Emerald Museum
• • Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar

Other Popular La Candelaria Attractions

• • Chorro de Quevedo Square
• • Mint House Museum
• • Rosario Square
• • Military Museum of Colombia
• • Rafael Pombo Foundation

When Is the Best Time to Visit Bogotá?

• • Hottest months: February, March, January, April (average 58°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, September, December (average 58°F)
• • Rainiest months: October, April, November, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)