National park · Colombia
Parque 93Parque de la 93
Treat Parque 93 as a free city park, not a hiking park: come for a 30–60 min walk, a picnic or an evening meal; go on a weekday morning before 10:00 for space, and expect crowds and nightlife noise on weekend evenings. For real trails, head to the mountains outside Bogotá instead.Treat Parque 93 as a free city park, not a hiking park: come for a 30–60 min walk, a picnic or an evening meal; go on a weekday morning before 10:00 AM for space, and expect crowds and nightlife noise on weekend evenings. For real trails, head to the mountains outside Bogotá instead.
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Area
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Established
1995
Best months
Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan
UNESCO
None
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At a glance
- Country
- Colombia
- Area
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- A small urban park between Calles 93A and 93B and Carreras 11A and 13; the often-quoted figure of roughly 3 hectares is unsupported, so treat the size as a check.
- Established
- 1995
- Best months
- Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan
- Permits
- Not needed
- Base
- Bogotá
Parque 93 is a small public square in Bogotá's northern dining district, not a hiking park: no gate, no ticket, a flat 30–60 minute loop of lawns and paths, temporary art and weekend festivals, and a bar-and-restaurant strip on Carrera 13 and Carrera 11A. Come on a weekday morning before 10:00 for space; evenings are for food and music, and weekend nights are the busiest. Real trails — Monserrate, Guadalupe, Chingaza, Sumapaz — are separate trips outside the city.
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Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1995.
Size and age
0 km² (0 sq mi)0 sq mi (0 km²) · national park since 1995
A small urban park between Calles 93A and 93B and Carreras 11A and 13; the often-quoted figure of roughly 3 hectares is unsupported, so treat the size as a check.
This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Bogotá.
Why go
- A free, green square in the middle of Bogotá's northern dining and nightlife district.
- Picnic lawns with the eastern hills as a backdrop, and temporary art installations that change through the year.
- The easiest place in the city to combine a walk, a meal and a drink without another taxi ride.
- A local crowd rather than a tourist circuit: the surrounding blocks are where well-off Bogotanos eat and go out.
When to go
- JanBest
- FebGo
- MarGo
- AprCaution
- MayCaution
- JunGo
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepGo
- OctCaution
- NovCaution
- DecBest
- JanCheck: locally described as a drier month
- FebCheck: mixed sun and showers
- MarCheck: wetter afternoons
- AprCheck: rain likely, short storms
- MayCheck: wet; pack a jacket
- JunCheck: drier spells, cool evenings
- JulCheck: dry and busy weekends
- AugCheck: dry and clear
- SepCheck: showers return
- OctCheck: wet stretch
- NovCheck: rain, grey skies
- DecCheck: dry and festive; crowded nights
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban birds (pigeons, doves, small finches) on the lawnsAll year · A city park, not a nature reserve; no large wildlife. | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clear views to the eastern hills (Guadalupe and Monserrate)Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb · Best on dry mornings before cloud builds. | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Bogotá centre (La Candelaria)
TransMilenio or SITP north to the Calle 93–100 area, then walk; a taxi or ride-hail is faster outside rush hour.
30–50 min
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From Zona Rosa
Walk north-west from the Calle 85 nightlife blocks.
10–15 min
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From Virrey TransMilenio stop
Walk west along Calle 93 or 94 to the park; the stop is about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) away, so allow more than 20 minutes.Walk west along Calle 93 or 94 to the park; the stop is about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away, so allow more than 20 minutes.
20–25 min (check)
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From El Dorado airport
Taxi or ride-hail across the city; allow extra time in weekday rush hour.
45–75 min
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Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Central lawns and stage | The open grass, the fountain and the small stage used for concerts and festivals. | Open at all hours; busiest on weekend evenings. |
| Carrera 13 edge | The bar and restaurant strip facing the park, including long-running nightspots. | Open; some venues charge a cover at night. |
| Carrera 11A edge | Cafés, restaurants and hotels on the quieter side of the park. | Open; hotel lobbies and terraces. |
| Surrounding blocks (Chicó Norte and Zona Rosa) | The wider eating and going-out district, plus Parque El Chicó and its small museum about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) east.The wider eating and going-out district, plus Parque El Chicó and its small museum about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) east. | Open; walk between them. |
Sketch map
- 1Parque 93 (central lawns) · Headquarters≈4.677, -74.048Approximate centre of the park.Map ↗
- 2Carrera 13 bar strip · Town≈4.676, -74.047Approximate.Map ↗
- 3Carrera 11A cafés and hotels · Town≈4.677, -74.049Approximate.Map ↗
- 4Virrey TransMilenio stop · Ranger station≈4.673, -74.053Approximate; about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the park.Approximate; about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the park.Map ↗
- 5Parque El Chicó and Museo El Chicó · Village≈4.676, -74.035Approximate; a separate park about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) east.Approximate; a separate park about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) east.Map ↗
- 6Zona Rosa (Calle 85 area) · Town≈4.667, -74.053Approximate; 10–15 min on foot.Map ↗
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6 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Approximate positions around Parque 93 and its neighbours, for orientation only.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry | Free | person | Free public park; no gate and no ticket. |
| Museo El Chicó (Parque El Chicó, a different park about 1.5 km east) | COP 1,500–2,500 | person | Adult and student rates from older source data; 2026 estimate, check current prices and hours. |
| Cover charge at a Parque 93 bar on a weekend night | COP 0–20,000 | person | Varies by venue and night; 2026 estimate. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry no permit
Events and festivals no permit
Park rules
- Opening hours
- The park is a public space and is generally open at all hours, but the surrounding streets are best avoided late at night; check locally.check
- Alcohol
- Drinking in the park itself is not the norm; bars and restaurants around the edges serve alcohol.
- Dogs
- Dogs are common on the lawns; keep them on a lead and clean up.
- Litter and fires
- Use the bins and do not light fires or braziers on the grass.
- Valuables
- Keep phones and bags close in crowds, as in any busy Bogotá public space.
Where to stay
Near the park
Hotels on and around the park
Mid-range and upscale hotels sit on Calles 93 and 94 and Carrera 11, several with rooftop bars and pools; 2026 rates commonly run from about US$100 to US$200 a night.
Near the park
Zona Rosa and Chicó Norte
A wider choice of hotels, hostels and apartments 10–20 min on foot, close to the Calle 85 nightlife.
Near the park
La Candelaria
Cheaper, more historic base in the centre; 30–50 min by taxi or TransMilenio to the park.
Safety
Petty theft in crowds and at night medium
Altitude (Bogotá sits at about 2,600 m) low
Sudden rain and cool evenings low
Weekend crowding low
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- The park is flat, paved around the edges and step-free from the surrounding pavements, so wheelchairs and strollers can use it.
- Crossings on Carrera 13 and Calle 93 are busy; use the marked crossings.
- Cafés and restaurants on the park edges mostly have step-free entrances, but older buildings vary.
Visiting lightly
- Buy from the small cafés and shops around the park rather than bringing everything in, so the neighbourhood keeps benefiting from visitors.
- Use the bins; the lawns get littered on busy weekends.
- Walk or use public transport between Parque 93, Zona Rosa and Parque El Chicó instead of taking short taxis.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Parque 93?
Nothing. Parque 93 is a free public park in Bogotá with no gate and no ticket. You only pay for what you buy around it: food, drinks, a bar cover charge on some nights, or the small fee at Museo El Chicó in the separate park about 1.5 km east.
What are the best hikes in Parque 93?
There are none in the usual sense. The park is a small square of lawns and paths, so the only walk is a flat 30–60 minute loop. For real hiking near Bogotá, look at the trails around Monserrate and Guadalupe in the eastern hills, or day trips to Chingaza and Sumapaz; those are separate trips from the city.
When is the best time to visit Parque 93?
The drier months, roughly December to March and July to August, give the best chance of clear skies and views to the hills (check). For quiet, come on a weekday morning before 10:00; weekend evenings are the busiest and loudest, especially in December.
Is Parque 93 safe?
It is a busy, well-off district that is generally fine in daylight and early evening. As anywhere in Bogotá, keep phones and bags out of sight in crowds, and take a taxi or ride-hail after dark instead of walking long distances.
How do I get to Parque 93?
The Virrey TransMilenio stop is about 1.5 km away, a walk of roughly 20–25 minutes. From Zona Rosa it is a 10–15 minute walk. Taxis and ride-hail are the simplest option from La Candelaria or the airport, though weekday rush hour adds a lot of time.
What is there to do around Parque 93?
Eat and drink: the blocks on Carrera 13 and Carrera 11A are full of restaurants, cafés and bars, and the park hosts temporary art and festivals through the year. Parque El Chicó and its small museum are about 1.5 km east, and the Zona Rosa nightlife is 10–15 minutes on foot.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go