In Bogotá there are natural wonders that will amaze you. If your thing is contemplation, tranquility and contact with nature in the city there is a perfect setting for you just on the outskirts of the city it is La Florida Regional Park its wetland bears the same name.
Located in the northwest of Bogotá, on the outskirts of the city, this place is part of one of the most important parks in Bogota: La Florida Regional Park. The park has an area of 267 hectares with adequate spaces for multiple sports and recreational activities.
The lake, where the Florida wetland has an area of 16 hectares and in its surroundings there is a camping area, 100 barbecue kiosks, a dining room, bathroom batteries and a parking lot. In addition, the water mirror is surrounded by an interpretive path and there is a bird observatory to appreciate the natural beauty of this beautiful setting.
The Florida wetland has positioned itself in Bogota as an ideal setting for birdwatching and has been adapted exclusively for that purpose. The Florida wetland It is a natural extension of the Jaboque wetland and there is a high presence of birds, in fact, a total of 40 species have been identified (30 endemic and 10 migratory) that are frequent visitors to the park between the months of September and April.
Among the birds that visit the Wetland La Florida The Pantano Cockroach (Cistothorus apollinari) and the Tropical Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis) stand out, birds typical of the Bogotá savanna and the Eastern Cordillera.
At La Florida wetland, you can take a guided tour by expert ornithologists or stay in the observatory built near the lake to enjoy the beauty and the song of the birds.
Currently the park has in its facilities suitable places for water and sports activities such as football, tennis, volleyball and basketball. Additionally, it has a modern model airplane track and its golf course is chosen by many fans of this sport. If you want to have a picnic or have lunch outdoors, the park also offers kiosks for barbecue, as well as a camping area, bathrooms, surveillance and parking.
Take advantage of this natural reserve very close to Bogota, with everything for you to change the environment; enjoy a splendid lake, feel the sound of nature and breathe fresh air in the city.
If you are a bicycle lover, you can get to the park by taking the bike path that connects the Guadua bridge over Street 80 of Bogota with La Florida park. Through that area you already connect with the Central Region entering Cundinamarca.
