1. Flea Markets

In Bogota you can find many handicraft markets offering an extensive collection of original and unusual objects. These eclectic spaces where entrepreneurs, artisans and vendors exhibit their products, are great places to spend the weekend. If you are not exactly an antiques enthusiast or a handicraft fanatic, you might still be able to have a good time in the flea markets. There is always something for everyone. For example your walk among the stalls could coincide with some street artist performance (music, acrobatics, etc) or if you are a bit peckish there is no shortage of typical snacks on offer (empanadas, pudding rice, exotic fruit juices, arepas, etc). The flea markets are ussualy on Sundays. The two main markets are the San Alejo in Las Aguas - La Candelara and the Usaquen Market.

2. Gold Museum (Museo de Oro)

The Gold Museum in Bogotá is a must see for any traveller passing through. The Gold Museum boasts an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic gold pieces as well as other artifacts from various time periods. The gold collection, however, is what is most impressive in this museum, hence the name. According to the museum, it all started with one single piece—the poporo quimbaya—and from that one piece, the museum has developed into the recently restored masterpiece that it is today. Even if you're not a fan of pre-Hispanic collections, consider making an exception. You won't regret a visit to this iconic museum, and are sure to be amazed by the intricate and exquisite gold collection on display.

3. Ciclovia

The ciclovia is a weekly closure of some of the principal streets in Bogota to open a safe space for walkers, runners, bikers, and the like to enjoy some outdoors every Sunday from 7am to 2pm. Not only is participating in the almost 40 year-old event a good way to see the city, it's also a chance to try some wonderful street food and get to see a more relaxed side to the busy and sometimes wrongly stereotyped Bogotanos.

There is many more activities to do this is just some of my favorites on personal tastes.

And as a dis-calmer there the whole bogota area is a bit dangerous so keep your eyes out.