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A parish that was born after the demolition of the temple of Santa Inés in the center of the capital, from which it inherited all its works and religious art. After the purchase of a lot on Carrera 28 and Calle 39 in 1954, its construction began and culminated in 1959, later becoming a reference of faith and the home of our Lord of Miracles. 

Every Sunday, thousands of devotees come to the Divino Niño Sanctuary in the 20 de Julio neighborhood, south of Bogota, to adore a baby Jesus. The adoration has its origin in the 30's, thanks to the Salesian priest Juan del Rizzo. The priest had the Divino Niño de Praga reformed, removing the cross and changing its face for one inspired by one of the artisan's sons. The result was a Divino Niño, unique in the world, which generated much devotion.

Contrary to popular belief, the sculpture on this hill does not correspond to the Virgin of Guadalupe but to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Bogota. The Indians called the Cerro de Monserrate as “grandfather's foot” and the neighboring Cerro de Guadalupe as “grandmother's foot”. When the Spaniards first arrived, more than 400 years ago, they baptized the hill as Cerro de Guadalupe in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe de Badajoz.

It is an impressive place that attracts the faithful and tourists in search of spiritual peace and a panoramic view of the city from the top of the hill.

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Temple stands in the vicinity of the Primatal Cathedral and Bolivar Square in Bogota. Although its construction dates back to 1941, its origins date back to the mid-seventeenth century, when the small Church of Carmen, part of the Monastery of San José, was erected there.

The Church of San Ignacio is located next to the Colonial Museum and the Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé, a temple whose first stone was laid in November 1610. Its construction was completed in 1691 and, before that, it was consecrated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. During the period when the Jesuits were expelled from the country (1767-1891), the church was renamed San Carlos, in honor of King Charles III. The architect and Jesuit priest Juan Bautista Coluccini was in charge of designing its construction, inspired by the Church of Gesù, in Rome.

Known as MAMU, this museum presents representative works of Colombian, Latin American and universal art from different periods, with a modern infrastructure inaugurated in 2004, designed by architect Ricardo Triana Uribe. The museum, named in honor of Miguel Urrutia Montoya, offers educational exhibits and has an auditorium and a project room called El Parqueadero.

Known as MUSA, the Archaeological Museum is located in the historic house of the Marquis of San Jorge, built in the 18th century. Originally acquired by the Marquis in 1784, the house was enlarged and then renovated in the 20th century to house the sisters of the Order of the Adorers. Since 1972, it has served as the headquarters of the Fund for the Promotion of Culture and the Archaeological Museum.

Immerse yourself in history at the Museum of Independence - Casa del Florero, located in an impressive colonial house over 400 years old, built in the late sixteenth century and completed in the early seventeenth century. This museum houses an impressive collection of about two thousand three hundred and sixty works related to the history of Independence and the concept of citizenship in Colombia. From pieces from colonial times to contemporary objects, the collection has been acquired since the museum was founded in 1960 by the Colombian Academy of History.

The Military Museum offers a meticulously organized exhibition that tells the story of the origins of the Colombian Armed Forces. Each room presents a chronological collection of elements that captivate visitors with a historical journey complemented by written information and specialized guided tours. The museum is staffed by officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and civilians appointed by each force on a special commission. Guides include combat-wounded soldiers, who have in-depth knowledge of the collection and skills to cater to people of all ages and educational levels.