Traslated by Andrés Martínez Forero
‘Bogotá, My City, My Home’ attracts tourism, art, and culture—the capital of Colombia continues to establish itself as a rising tourist destination. Between January and August of this year, the capital welcomed 1,266,863 international visitors—a 4.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest Tourism Statistics Bulletin for Bogotá.
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Most travelers came from Venezuela (16.5%), followed by the United States (15.6%), Mexico (9.7%), and Spain (6%). Other key markets included Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, France, Argentina, and Panama—highlighting the city’s broad international appeal.
When it comes to travel purposes, the majority of visitors came for tourism, accounting for 56.1% of the total. Transit travelers followed at 18.8%, with business trips making up 7.6%.
This increase in international arrivals reflects the positive impact of improved air connectivity, a stronger cultural and entertainment offering, and promotional strategies that have positioned Bogotá as a vacation destination—beyond its traditional reputation as a business hub.
The numbers also reflect the growing importance of the tourism sector to Bogotá’s local economy, thanks to steady increases in visitor arrivals, tourism spending, and a wider variety of experiences available in the city. The Tourism in Bogotá bulletin also highlights the following:
Tourism Jobs in Bogotá
Between May and July 2025, the tourism sector in Bogotá averaged 121,464 jobs per month—representing 2.8% of the city’s total employment. This marks a year-over-year increase of over 7.0% compared to the same quarter in 2024.
Jobs in direct tourism sectors such as lodging and travel agencies grew from 25,728 to 39,669 positions—an increase of over 54.2%. However, related sectors such as food and beverage services, conventions, fairs, and cultural activities decreased from 55,009 to 50,196 jobs—a drop of 8.8%.
Airline Bookings to Colombia
According to ProColombia, between August 2025 and January 2026, there were 532,374 airline bookings to Colombia—a 3.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Bogotá was the top destination with 300,688 bookings (56.5%), followed by Medellín with 113,404 (21.3%) and Cartagena with 76,482 (14.4%).
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Compared to the same period in 2024, Bogotá saw a 2.3% increase in bookings, Medellín rose by 17.2%, while Cartagena experienced a 4.3% decline.
Ticket Sales to Bogotá
During the first half of 2025, 220,405 airline tickets were sold for travel to Bogotá, representing a 1.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
The United States, Mexico, and Spain were the top countries of origin, with 72,781 (33%), 27,489 (12.5%), and 18,141 (8.2%) tickets sold, respectively.
Hotel Occupancy Rate in Bogotá
Based on data from EMA-DANE updated through July 2025, Bogotá’s hotel occupancy rate stood at 61.3%—9.4 percentage points above the national average, and a slight 0.7-point increase compared to July 2024.
With these results, Bogotá continues progressing toward its goal of becoming a benchmark for cultural, sustainable, and competitive tourism in Latin America—attracting more and more national and international visitors.
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Discover more about well-known and hidden tourist spots by visiting the Portal Bogotá, under the “Tourism in Bogotá” section: https://bogota.gov.co/tag/turismo-en-bogota
Check out this video to explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, foods, cultural attractions, and natural landscapes. Bogotá sits at 2,600 meters above sea level—get a taste of what it has to offer and start planning your visit!
*This article was created using information provided by the Bogotá’s International Relations Office and curated by a journalist from Portal Bogotá. For suggestions, questions, or more information, visit Bogotá Te Escucha: https://bogota.gov.co/sdqs/
