Foreign Tourism in Bogotá Sees an 8.8% Increase in 2024

Translated by Andrés Martínez

The Bogotá Tourism Institute (IDT) celebrates a significant rise in foreign visitor arrivals during the first two months of 2024. According to data from Migración Colombia, the Colombian capital welcomed a total of 294,642 international visitors in January and February, marking an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

This figure reflects Bogotá's growing popularity as a top-tier international tourist destination. The city, with its rich cultural, culinary, historical, and natural offerings, continues to enchant visitors from around the globe, ranking as the sixth best destination worldwide and the top in Latin America, according to TripAdvisor.

For more information on this increase, follow the next post from the Bogotá Tourism Institute on X.

Conoce los principales indicadores del sector en los tableros de información de SITBOG⬇️

Entre enero y febrero de 2024, @Bogota recibió 294.642 visitantes extranjeros, +8,8% frente a los mismos meses de 2023.

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— IDTBogota (@IDTBogota) March 13, 2024

The Colombian capital hosted 12,347,876 tourists in 2023, a 10.1% increase from the previous year. This figure, which includes 1,385,979 international tourists and 10,961,897 domestic tourists, highlights the city's diverse appeal and attractiveness to visitors from all over the world.

Air traffic also saw an uptick, with the city recording 14,385 flights to Bogotá (9,983 domestic and 4,402 international), representing an 11.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

The Bogotá Tourism Institute extends an invitation to invites locals, visitors and tourists to discover and enjoy what our wonderful city has to offer. From its breathtaking museums and historic monuments to its vibrant streets filled with music and color.