Santa María del Lago — Attraction in Bogota, Capital District

I was surprised to find this park right in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in Bogota. It allows for a nice short walk, enjoying nature and the variety of trees along the way. Almost half the intended walk around the lake was closed at the time of my visit, but still it was worth the time. It is clean and well kept for Bogota's standards. There are a number of signs that explains a little about the plants and animals that live there. Parking was a problem, and we were only able to park in a car wash business close by. This place is not a must visit for a tourist by any stretch of the imagination, but, if you want to stretch your legs, this is a good place for that. I felt safe here as well. Locals visit the...

Together with my wife we had the opportunity of visiting this wetland and see how there are still zones like this in Bogotá. The fauna and flora seen there is really amazing, I truly think that the government should protect and try to increase these areas in our city, because they renew the air we breath besides so many other benefits we can...

The wetland park is pretty and worth visiting. It is easy to get in and out. There is security inside the park and you can walk, meditate, and do some wonderful birdwatching. I did not see people making photos but be careful if you bring expensive equipment. There are nine stations with a thematic explanation and there is some bilingual...