Most people who attracted to the nuances of remote worker life in Bogota never fail to mention the city’s charming chaos. Indeed, Bogota is a huge city with its fair share of social and economic problems, meaning you are unlikely to find curated landscapes of perfect life here. Nonetheless, the city has a charming sense of perseverance and vibrancy which attracts remote workers looking to live in a city with character and endless activities on offer.

Here you can expect to have something new to do every day and to feel the international outlook of the city in your daily life. Beyond the concrete jungle are incredible mountains and national parks in Bogota, and the beach is never more than an hour away by air. Without a doubt, remote worker life is unique in Colombia’s eccentric capital.

Importantly, remote worker life in Bogota is also affordable. For around 600USD you can expect to be able to rent a top-of-the-line apartment in one of the city’s exclusive neighborhoods, fully furnished and designed in a modern and secure building. For those on smaller budgets, rooms and even studios can be found around Bogota for less than 300USD per month. In addition to this, the city counts with an extremely affordable public transportation system (less than a dollar a day for the Transmilenio!) and taxi apps tend to offer regular discounts on off-peak trips. Food is also affordable in Bogota, and menus del dia are readily available for lunch across the city’s neighborhoods.

With such affordable accommodation on offer, remote worker life in Bogota will also be filled with fun nights out in the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. With three entertainment districts, Bogota is certainly a city that likes to party - Zona T in the north is home to some of the city’s most exclusive clubs, Chapinero boasts one of the biggest LGBTQ+ venues in the world, and the Carrera Septima boulevard offers street performers and theaters. Famous venues in Bogota include Theatron and BAUM, as well as Andres Carne de Res further away from the city center. The nightlife here is a serious affair, with venues open on most nights. Of course, it is recommended visitors take the usual precautions when going out in the city.

It’s not all partying in Bogota, however. With some of the best museums in the country located right here, you can expect remote worker life in Bogota to be filled with culture and art. Indeed, the city’s Museum District houses the emblematic Botero Museum as well as the Gold Museum and the National Museum of Colombia. The Museum of Modern Art of Bogota (MAMBO) offers some of the best contemporary art in Latin America at regular exhibitions within its unique building. The city is also home to several fantastic authentic local markets including La Perseverancia, Paloquemao and Usaquén markets. The city’s huge Plaza Bolivar is surrounded by some of the city’s most striking colonial and neoclassical buildings, and is not too far from the iconic Santamaria bullring.

If you get tired of Bogota’s concrete jungle and intense nightlife offerings, then you can always escape to nearby natural areas. Indeed, even within the city, Independence Park, Simon Bolivar Park and the National Park are huge green spaces which offer a welcome refuge from the congestion and pollution of the city. An unmissable outing will also be to the Monserrate, where a short cable car ride will take atop this mountain housing a church and providing the most incredible views of this vast city. And if you get tired of Bogota’s lackluster weather, Colombia’s lively Atlantic coast is always less than an hour away by plane.

All in all, you can expect remote worker life in Bogota to be international and lively. The city’s coworking and coliving spaces have formed strong networks among the city’s large remote worker community, meaning newcomers will feel welcome and encouraged to share into the city’s global outlook. El Dorado Airport has some of the best international connections in South America and provides daily flights to Europe and the United States, as well as other exciting destinations around Colombia and the region.

For more information about living in Bogota as a remote worker, check out our complete Bogota guide.