BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Overall: underrated. A true big city feel with lots to do. Traffic is bad; you'll want to live where you work and play. Weather is 5-10F colder than Medellin, both are equally cloudy (though Medellin is supposed to be sunnier - I'm doubtful), but Bogota has 25% the rain. Air pollution is similar to Medellin. More parks and flatter than Medellin. Thankfully, lacking the 'girls for hire' vibe from Medellin, but they're replaced with guys asking you if you want 'chicas'.

Air Quality: 93 (moderate)

Tap Water: 19ppm (top notch!)

Dew Point: 49F / 9C (comfy; dew point is a better measure for humidity)

Favorite Coffee Shop: Jacques

• Bogotá Downtown Bacatá is the world's first crowdfunded skyscraper and the first in Colombia in 35 years. The structure is financed by over 3,800 ordinary Colombians.
• UV intensity is naturally much higher given it's altitute (2,800m) and latitude of 4° North
• Bogotá is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, home to the Cicloruta—the most extensive bicycle path network in Latin America.
• Zona T is nice and the party zone. I like it, except for the hordes of scammers on the street offering 'chicas' and after parties.
• Lots of trash on the streets, Bogota!
• National Observatory of Colombia became the first outer space observatory to be built in the Western Hemisphere in 1803.
• Bodytech is the nice gym in Bogota. Smartfit is kinda trashy and small. Opposite in Medellin.
• Lots of casinos $$$

Known For: Ajiaco, first astronomical observatory in Americas (1803), Nairo Quintana (cyclist)