Things to do in Bogota when it rains

Bogota is located in the Colombian Andean Region at 8,660 feet of altitude. Its weather is chilly and very rainy. Although it’s a beautiful city to explore and very friendly to walk around, it’s good to have a back-up plan for when it rains and you find yourself with nothing to do. We’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Bogota when it rains:

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Seek shelter in a museum

There are many cool museums in Bogota, and most of them are in the historical center of La Candelaria. They are perfect places to spend a rainy afternoon and get a cup of coffee. Our favorite museums are the Museo Botero, where you can see his extensive body of work as well as his personal collection which includes a lot of European, American and Latin American artists. Another great option is MAMBO: the modern art museum of Bogota; it’s always a great option if you’re interested in contemporary latin american art. Another great option if you’re further north are the art galleries. Our favorites are Galería La Cometa, Nueveochenta and NADA.

Go to the movies

This is a perfect rainy-day plan in any city, but Bogota has a few charming independent cinemas well worth a visit. Check out Cine Tonalá, which has a cool café where you can enjoy drinks and snacks, and even a little art gallery upstairs. The new Cinematheque of Bogota just opened in 2019 and their film selection is always solid. If you’re further north, check out Cinema Paraíso in Usaquén or Cinemanía un Parque de la 93.

Get a hot drink at a café

Watch the rain fall from the cozy seat of a café while you enjoy some world famous colombian roast. There are endless options for this in Bogotá if you want a place to work, relax, meet a friend or just enjoy some colombian coffee and pastries by yourself. Some cafés you can’t miss are Masa and Juan Valdez- Bogota classics, but also try new trendy options like Mesa Salvaje (great for vegans!).

Go shopping

Bogota has a great assortment of malls in every neighborhood, and they’re nice places to kill time if there’s a storm going on outside. If you’re in the mood, some of the best options are Centro Andino in Zona Rosa, Parque La Colina, a new upscale mall in the north area, or Multiplaza, the biggest mall in the city located near the airport in case that’s where you’re staying. colombian coffee and pastries by yourself. Some cafés you can’t miss are Masa and Juan Valdez- Bogota classics, but also try new trendy options like Mesa Salvaje (great for vegans!).