WATC - Colombia 2016

INDEX 6 Welcome to Colombia 8 18 Reasons to Play Golf in Colombia 15 Golf Courses in Bogota 22 Sightseeing and Accommodations 41 Other Golf Courses in Colombia

Country Club, Bogotรก.

A letter from Proexport CEO, Maria Claudia Lacouture, proposing candidacy for the World amateur team championship in 2016: Colombia is the most diverse country in the world per square kilometer, tropical, Andean, and equatorial, surrounded by two oceans, located in the middle of America with easy access to all continents. It is, according to historians and experts in tourism, one of the most promising international destinations because of its economic success, sustainable development and the investment that is coming to the sector.

The Secretary - General of the World Tourism Organization, Mr. Taleb Rifai, said it just a few weeks ago, and just take a look at any recent press that has been monitoring and you will conclude, that very interesting things are happening in this nation of 46 million inhabitants and more than one million square kilometers of territory.

In addition to the 50 courses of excellent quality in Bogota, Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga and the Coffee Triangle, you will find a variety of landscapes, rich culture, and great warmth. The country is now a benchmark for high standards of quality of its courses and also a preferred destination for organizing conferences, seminars, exhibitions and incentive travel, sometimes closely associated with the sport.

At Proexport we work to offer new tourism products that complement the traditional ones, so for visitors can enjoy many experiences in one place, as it is one of the strengths of Colombia to position itself as a world-class destination.

We have been host of tournaments such as the PGA Nationwide Tour in Bogota, which was the first to be played in a country in South America; the Tour of the Americas, the Canadian Tour, the European Challenge and, we look forward the next one.

Colombia is a golfer's home, Proexport will continue supporting this sport and its athletes.

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Maria Claudia Lacouture Proexport CEO

The Colombian Golf Federation and Colombia would like to give you a warm welcome.

We are very excited and also proud to be a candidate to host the World Amateur Team Championships in 2016, which represent a great opportunity for the growth and development of golf in our country.

You will be able to explore the vast richness of our country, its gastronomy, customs, culture as well as the warmth of our people, a hallmark of the Colombian community who will undoubtedly embrace you with open arms.

Currently, Colombia is a benchmark for high standards in golf with excellent golf courses and landscape diversity. Here, you will find the best weather for golfing in traditional courses of admirable stature with staff available to assist you during your stay.

We are certain that you will remember this event because Colombia is quickly showing its leadership in hosting large world-class events just like this one.

To all our sponsors, the National Government, the District Government, Proexport Colombia and all those who have participated in this great enterprise, I personally thank you. Without your help, this grand event of amateur golf would not have been possible.

Sincerely,

Lázaro Pérez Martínez President of Colombian Golf Federation

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Camilo Villegas.

Through this note, I wish to extend an invitation to all members of the IGF to support Colombia in its candidacy to host the World Amateur Team Championships in 2016. These events will be of great importance for the country and the entire Latin American region and will further promote the practice of our sport in all countries of the region, and all of us Latin American golfers who are part of the PGA TOUR would be very happy if this important event were to take place in Colombia.

CAMILO VILLEGAS

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Club Militar de Golf.

Welcome to Colombia

Bogota GMT - 5

Discover a little more about us

Capital: Bogota, D.C.

Type of Government: Presidential Republic

Population: 46.9 million

President: Juan Manuel Santos Calderón

Total surface: area 1’141,748 km² Territorial waters: 928,660 km² Administrative structure: 32 Departments and a Capital District.

(2010-2014)

Official Language: Spanish Religion: The Political Constitution guarantees freedom of worship although the country in its majority is Catholic.

Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)

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Time Zone: GMT -5 hours

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BOGOTÁ D.C.

INFORMATION Bogota is constituted by 20 areas, located in the center of the country, in the region known as the Savannah of Bogota. It has a population of 7,363,782 inhabitants, with 33 km from south to north and 16km from east to west. Due to its altitude, Bogota has a mild weather, and on the other hand, because of its low latitude, it shows very little thermal variation throughoit the year.

The temperature usually is in between 6º and 24ºC, with a yearly median of 15ºC.

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18 Reasons to Play Golf in Colombia

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Courses at different elevations that capture and adapt to the demand of any player.

Colombia is the third country in South America with the largest number of courses after Argentina and Brazil (Over 50 courses), considered as the best in Latin America. There is a possibility to play on the Andes Mountains, next to the Caribbean Ocean, on the border of the second largest canyon in the world or submerged in the aroma of the best coffee in the world.

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The presence of Camilo Villegas in the PGA Tour, which has raised interest in more people for Golf in Colombia every day.

There are over 50,000 golfers in Colombia.

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Country Club, Bogotรก.

Club Militar de Golf.

Club Campestre La Sabana.

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The support of sponsoring organizations and companies of great breadth, which have enabled enhanced conditions for both players and promoters.

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The broad offering of golf related tournaments currently existing in the country, which engage several clubs from the entire country.

In 2010, Colombia was nominated among 114 countries as a destination to be discovered during the IAGTO Awards, given by the world golf tourism industry.

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Colombia has been the host country for world class international tournaments, such as the Tour of the Americas, the European Tour and the Canadian Tour.

Also The Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open of the Nationwide Tour, a PGA Tour recognized tournament, which takes place in the city of Bogota every year, is proof of the large tournaments that can take place in Colombia. The tournament enhanced all the magic of this beautiful city and provided its visitors with a particularly high golf quality level environment.

More facilities and places destined for the practice of the sport in different cities, which strengthen the golf boom in our country.

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The consolidation of the Colombian Golf Federation as one of the most important golf organizations in Latin America hosting 61 events every year.

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The creation of the PGA Tour Latin America starting in 2012, an initiative that will turn all golfers' eyes towards Colombia as it will be hosting two of the eleven Latin America PGA events.

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Better preparation of the various golf professionals in Colombia, in different cities and courses.

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Colombia boasts a strategic geographical location, which allows it to be the gate of entry to South America, and enables its connection with the rest of the Continent, Asia, Africa and Europe. Also, throughout the year the country enjoys a pleasant tropical climate without any seasons.

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The appearance of new players on the main international circuits.

Colombia is the home of Camilo Villegas (PGA Tour), Camilo Benedetti (Nationwide Tour) and Maria Jose Uribe (LPGA Tour), among others.

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San Andres Golf Club.

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The possibility to play on courses designed by some of the most important architects in the world.

All courses were created around magical and exotic environments and designed by famous, internationally renowned names like Robert Trent Jones, Gary Player, Mark Mahannah, Jack Nicklaus and Scott Miller among others, offering, in addition to their particular beauty, an excellent design and thorough maintenance.

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Finally, the possibility to enjoy a country that welcomes visitors with open arms.

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Given the altitude and wind conditions, golf in Bogotรก is a real challenge. The ball travels 10% more.

Country Club, Bogotรก.

COUNTRY CLUB de Bogota

Address: Calle 129 No. 15-02.

Holes: 36.

Designer: John Van Kleek.

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Country Club, Bogotá.

Country Club, Bogotá.

This course was founded in 1917, where everything started. It preserves the history of golf in our country. The “Fundadores” course is for the versatile player. It is carefully designed so that the player´s skills are tested at all times. It will also require all of his skill to manage the ball as well as precision and talent when putting due to the fast greens that you will find at this course.

The course is planted in Bent Grass, the best for the climate and altitude of Bogota, it has classic design, with level fairways and tree-filled roughs.

The Club has hosted, among other tournaments, three nationwide events and the Copa Andes, which is the most prestigious event in South America amateur golf.

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VENTAJA

CORTA

PAR

1

MEDIA

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LARGA

10 585 559 512 5

HOYO

VENTAJA

CORTA

PAR

MEDIA

LARGA

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HOYO

1 431 416 401 4 2 525 492 470 5

4

11 457 411 388 4

3

3 382 339 321 4

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12 228 212 195 3

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4 355 346 336 4

12

13 439 389 373 4

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5 235 194 164 3

14

14 382 360 338 4

13

6 413 377 363 4

10

15 207 179 150 3

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7 180 165 149 3

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16 406 392 378 4

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8 555 511 492 5

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17 440 405 393 4

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447 411 345 4

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18 570 525 499

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Vlta 3714 3432 3226 36 Ida 3523 3251 3041 36

JUGADOR

Total 7237 6683 6267 72

TORNEO PATRONES Y CURVAS

FECHA FIRMA JUGADOR FIRMA ANOTADOR

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MEDIA Patrón 71.8 Curva 140 la cancha

Larga Media

jugada CORTA Patrón 73.8 Curva 141

Corta

Country Club, Bogota.

REPONGA EL CESPED ARRANCADO AL JUGAR. ARREGLE EL PIQUE DE LA BOLA EN EL GREEN. EMPAREJE LA ARENA EN LOS BUNKERS.

LARGA Patrón 74.9 Curva 142

VENTAJA

Country Club de Bogotá: Web Site: www.countryclubdebogota.com

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE AREAS: Natural turf It will accommodate 70 players

Distance and par from back tees: 7,231 yd (6,507 m) par 72

Length of driving range is 280 yds

Distance and par from forward tees: 6,267 yd (5,640 m) par 72

Three putting greens and short game practice area

Types of grasses: Annua Poa MAJOR TOURNAMENTS HELD AT THIS COURSE: DESCRIPTION OF CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES:

Colombian Open

The Clubhouse has various amenities and capability for 1,100 members. It is equiped with restaurants, bar, Junior House, tennis courts, golf club lockers, pro-shop, gym, office space and an event room for 600 people, conference room with media center, swimming pool and steam room.

South American Amateur Teams Championship Copa los Andes Club Colombia Masters - Challenge Tour Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open - Nationwide Tour

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Club Campestre

GUAYMARAL Address: Central Highway to the North, Km 18.

Yards: 7,339.

Holes: 36.

Designer: Mark Mahannah.

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Club Campestre Guaymaral.

Club Campestre Guaymaral.

This is an open course with very few trees, the designer has taken masterly advantage of the natural topography, an uneven terrain and slick fairways and greens that require precise strokes.

The players will enjoy the ondulated greens, also the course demands to be very precise from the tee, due to the narrow fairways for both amateurs and professional players who will also have to face cross shots to narrow greens. Nonetheless, the course´s design is also enjoyable and challenging for every golfer who plays it, we feel that the designer has used the land to create a very good facility.

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Club Campestre Guaymaral.

Club Campestre Guaymaral:

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE AREAS:

Web Site: www.clubguaymaral.com.co

Natural turf

Distance and par from back tees: 7,356 yd (6,726 m) par 72

It will accommodate 100 players

Distance and par from forward tees: 5,848 yd (5,347 m) par 72

Length of driving range is 350 yd

Types of grasses: Annua Poa

Three putting greens and a chipping area

DESCRIPTION OF CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES: The Clubhouse has various amenities and capability for 1,100 members. The Clubhouse has restaurants of a capability of 100 seating and a main room that can seat 400 people.

There are locker rooms, workout facility, practice facilities, office space for tournament office area.

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Now, you can find out

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18th hole Colombia is ready for 2016 and Bogota is waiting to welcome you.

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Sightseeing and Accommodations

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Bogota Radisson Hotel Location: -

Conveniently located in the Teleport Business Park.

30 minutes away from El Dorado International Airport.

Five minutes from the Bogota World Trade Center.

Adjacent to a supermarket.

Walking distance to UsaquĂŠn, a picturesque and sophisticated cobblestone historic square with a variety of upscale restaurants and unique shops.

Features: -

Free internet for members of Club Carlson Airline reservations/flights confirmation Business Center Car rental Cell phone rentals City tours Currency exchange (from dollars to Colombian pesos) Concierge services Fitness Center, Spa, Steam Room, and Beauty Salon Heated Swimming Pool Medical services on call Safety deposit boxes in each room Taxi service and transportation to the airport Translation service Gift Shop

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High-speed, wireless Internet access in all meeting rooms 13 acoustical isolated meeting rooms with natural lighting Six meeting rooms accommodating up to 130 people Translation services Experienced meeting planners Customized events On-site catering Audiovisual equipment rental (list available upon request) Hospitality suites Group rates for overnight accomodations Day meeting packages available Full-service sales department Full-time assistance Club Carlson Program (member reward points for individual stays, meeting planner reward points for groups and events, convert your reward points to airline miles or cash rewards)

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Estelar La Fontana Hotel Bogota Estelar La Fontana Hotel belongs to the Prime Line of our Hoteles Estelar, where we always offer our guests with an excellent service and our entire attention.

It is designed in a modern and stylish way, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, paying attention to every detail to make your stay with us unforgettable.

Location: - Located in the most exclusive area of North Bogota.

- just 100 meters from Unicentro.

- Very close to the Trade Center, at the business heart of Colombia.

Features: - Eighteen high-tech rooms, where you´ll receive everything you need for a successful meeting or presentation.

- Business Center where you´ll find a calm space for working.

- Gym - Spa - Beauty salon - Heated jacuzzi.

- Restaurant Los Arcos.

- Bar Café Glasgow and Colombia.

Highlights: For your complete recreation, we organize a meeting every Tuesday, where you can relish an enlivened atmosphere with live music of different genres. We also invite you and your family to the Kermesse, which will be take place at the square of the Hotel.

There you will find an artisan market, activities for your children and musical presentations.

Only when you are here at the Estelar La Fontana Hotel comes to value the privilege of enjoying walking outside, even if you are inside. That is Estelar La Fontana, a hotel to be outside without leaving it, a different place for a unique event.

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COSMOS 100 With 30 years of experience, the Hotel and Convention Center Cosmos 100 is an example of a successful operation in a very competitive industry. With the corporate market conquered, a developed catering service, and adaptability of its facilities, Cosmos 100 is the leader of the hotel industry in Bogota. 30 years of infinite commitment and service.

Location: - Privileged and convenient locations in Colombia.

- Currently COSMOS GROUP operates and markets in Bogotá (Hotel and Convention Center Cosmos 100, Cité Hotel, 116 Hotel, Cosmos Insignia), in Cali (Hotel Cosmos Xpress) and very soon in Buenaventura (Cosmos Pacífico).

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300 guest rooms 18 Banquet and Meeting Rooms 300 Parking Spaces Business Center Room Service Complimentary Internet / Wi-Fi Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Gym, Pool and Sauna Beauty Salon Gift Shop Restaurants Bars ATM

Highlights: To optimize the commercialization of the hotels it operates, COSMOS HOTELS has a RESERVATIONS CALL CENTRAL with high-end technology, operated by a well- trained team of agents in an efficient and personalized manner. It centralizes all sales channels used by the hotels.

COSMOS HOTELS also has a team of professional, multi-brand sales agents in Bogotá, for all of the hotels that the chain operates, and a sales and representation office in the city of Cali.

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Hacienda Royal The 20-year history and experience of HR makes it the ideal place for executives and families looking to enjoy both their working days as of rest.

Location: - Located in one of the best parts of the city.

- Surrounded by an excellent gourmet area, malls and parks.

- Offering the calm of the countryside in the city.

Features: -

82 Rooms.

3 meeting rooms.

Mobile for rent.

Special Amenities for personal needs.

Business center 24 hours.

Valet Parking.

Laundry Baby sitters.

TV Cable.

Room service 24 hours.

Gym, steam room and Spa. Daily paper.

Free parking lot Transportation from Airport to Hotel Free WIFI Concierge services Electronic safety box

Highlights: The Hotel has 3 meeting rooms, one of them with natural light.

82 rooms, 3 types of rooms, connecting rooms, 55 rooms with view to the mountains and to the park.

Superior - 55 (Queen 45, Twin 10) Desk, Sofa bed (Queen), mini bar and bath.

Superior room 325 for handicapped people.

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BOGOTA

Cultural metropolis Useful Information • Population: 7,467,804.

• Average temperature: 14°C - 57°F.

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Panoramic Bogota D.C.

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Bogota, the capital of Colombia, located in the center of the country on a vast plain at 2,600 meters above sea level, and with a moderate temperature, has a population of eight million people from every corner of Colombia; a city as diverse as the entire country.

Bogota has a varied nightlife offering domestic and foreign tourists alike, different options and styles; a permanent cultural agenda that is reflected in its more than 60 museums and art galleries; the most famous Rock Festival of the continent and the most important theater festival in the world, the Iberoamerican Theater Festival; 29 religious temples that are part of its heritage; 4,500 parks; close to 50 shopping malls and outlets where visitors can purchase the latest fashion and creations by haute couture Colombian designers.

National Museum of Colombia, Bogota D.C.

Declared World Book Capital by UNESCO and Iberoamerican Capital of Culture by the UCCI, Bogota has become one of the most important cities of the continent, with public spaces such as plazas, streets and modern avenues. Its Mass Transit System is considered one of the most important in Latin America and a model for transportation systems in the country and the continent.

The city has the world’s largest bicycle path – the Ciclovia, which covers more than 300 kilometers.

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San Isidro House Restaurant.

Bogota has earned a place among the major gastronomic capitals of Latin America. Its six dining areas with world-class restaurants offer local and international cuisine. The many accommodation options with over 300 hotels of international and national chains make of Bogota the main destination of foreign tourists arriving in the country. Its venues for business, events and conventions consolidate it as one of the favorite destinations for executives worldwide.

The city, which was declared by the prestigious New York Times as one of the 31 destinations to visit in 2010, is an inspiring city with millions of amazing stories that surprise visitors every day.

Bogota has an International Business and Exhibition Center, the most important one in the country, Corferias, with the capacity to host 13,000 people, and other important convention centers and non-traditional meeting sites, to hold events from 300 up to 1,800 people.

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Maloka, Bogota D:C.

Av. Chile, Bogota.

What you just can’t miss

32 Ibero - American Theater Festival.

Andres Carne de Res.

Gold Museum.

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What you just can not miss

The Ibero-American Theater Festival.

Bogota is the host city of the largest theater festival in the world. it is a major cultural event in Colombia and one of the largest performing arts festivals in the whole world. It takes place every other year in the Colombian capital and brings together the most important theater companies from five continents. For seventeen days, the city becomes the setting for colorful parades; Bogotรก dresses up for the party and becomes a genuine Theater City.

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One of the most important literature fairs in all of America, hosting writers, publishers and buyers from the entire world. Thanks to this event, Bogota was appointed Book Capital of the World.

International Book Fair.

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The first Bogota International Book Fair was held in Bogota in April 1988, when publishers, distributors, booksellers, writers and other related professionals met for the first time in the capital of Colombia. Ever since, the Fair has been the most relevant annual encounter for the fostering of reading and the development of the publishing industry. Year after year, the Fair has been in charge of promoting the development of the publishing industry, as well as a motor for the reading, promotion and marketing of books in the rest of Hispanic-American countries.

Simply entering the Museum is enough to notice its magical character. Part of the legacy of mysterious cultures, of which we only have fragmentary visions, is right there in plain sight of visitors.

The Bogota Gold Museum contains close to 34,000 gold pieces, plus 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic and textile articles belonging to 13 pre-Hispanic societies: Tumaco, Nariño, Cauca, Calima, San Agustín, Tierradentro, Tolima, Quimbaya, Muisca, Urabá and Chocó, Malagana, Zenú and Tayrona.

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The little that remained after all the barbarity and looting is exhibited - a treasure many pirates would have dreamt about. Hundreds, millions of pieces that survived the fog of many days and the rust of time lead us to think that these people, our ancestors, should have been named “People of Gold”.

The Gold Museum

A magic treasure in the center of Bogota.

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Visit Monserrate Mountaintop by the cable car or funicular.

Monserrate Bogota's guardian.

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Monserrate is one of Bogota’s hills, with a pilgrimage sanctuary at the top. It is possible to ascend on foot, by cable railway, or by aerial cable car. A magnificent vista of the city can be admired.

There is a good restaurant, as well as numerous hand-crafts shops.

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This underground attraction has received more than 13 million visitors from all around the world.

Its structure is a mix of precise engineering and interesting history. The construction is 180 meters underground and to build it, 250 thousand tons of rock salt had to be extracted. This mine is the largest deposit of rock salt in the world.

Zipaquira's Salt Cathedral Known as Colombia’s first wonder.

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La Candelaria

The historical center of Bogota.

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In the center of the metropolis, the bustling life and neverending energy of Bogota, lies La Candelaria, the city's oldest district. It is home to some small and romantic hotels, whose windows look out over a part of the city where time stands still.

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An emblematic restaurant full of surprises that constitutes one of the most unforgettable experiences of Bogota.

Andres Carne de Res The best way to party in Bogota.

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Bogota also features other entertaining activities, such as sports, shopping, museums and days at the library.

Entertainment zones and gastronomy.

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San Isidro House Restaurant.

Botero Museum.

Atlantis Plaza Mall.

Such as the T and G Zones, Park 93, Usaquen to end the night; or visit the Botero Museum, eat at La Macarena, relax at the Simon Bolivar Park and see the sunset from La Calera.

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It is incredible that, in the country where I learned to play, I can go from the beauty of its beaches to the magic of its mountains in less than an hour, on golf courses that both the PGA Nationwide and the European Tour endorsed for many consecutive years.

Club Campestre, Medellin.

Camilo Villegas

Western Zone

/ The western zone encompasses the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca and is one of the country´s main economic and industrial centers. The capital cities are Santiago de Cali and Popayan, with salsa dancing and gastronomy, respectively, as their main attraction.

The Western Zone offers a variety of climates, topographies and vegetation in a large diversity of environments. Playing golf on these courses makes the game an unforgettable experience, due to the topography and the vast expanses of land that allow the free execution of all kinds of golf strokes in the company of festive people.

Antioquia Zone

Condominio Campestre El Peñon.

Courtesy of Juan Alejandro Parada.

/ The department of Antioquia is located in northwestern Colombia and focuses its economic activities on agriculture and cattle raising, manufacturing and services. Its capital, Medellin, is the second city in Colombia in terms of population and economy. It is recognized as the epicenter of Latin American fashion and known for the diversity of its flowers. On account of its pleasant climate, Medellin is called the “City of Eternal Spring”.

As a city, it is the ideal place for those who wish to experience a magnificent history and to enjoy a pleasant stay, thanks to the excellent infrastructure and a climate conducive to playing good golf. Golf courses demand good skills from all players to overcome difficult hurdles such as 30-meter trees, bunkers and lakes.

Coffee Triangle Zone / The departments of Caldas, Quindio and Risaralda make up this zone. This is the magical place from

which the best coffee in the world has positioned Colombia on the world scenario, thanks to its traditional haciendas and high-level tourist lodgings.

Club Campestre, Pereira.

Courtesy of Juan Alejandro Parada.

The Coffee Triangle also offers its visitors several thermal floors, starting at 900 meters above sea level and going up to the region´s snow peaks.

The Coffee Triangle´s varied tourist offer is a land of opportunities, visitors will surely wish to tour the entire region and discover its coffee culture.

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Playing golf in the Coffee Triangle fosters the maximum development of the imagination by combining the imposing beauty of nature, as expressed in vast coffee fields, and the opportunity for playing a game that becomes more and more popular in a world of unsuspected pleasures.

Atlantic Coast Zone

/ Colombia´s Atlantic Zone is the country´s main continental and maritime area, and naturally owes its name to its vicinity to the Atlantic Ocean. The three main departments offerin the chance to play golf are Atlantico, Bolivar and Cordoba.

A warm climate dominates most of the Atlantic Zone, with dry, deserted areas and spectacular scenary. Business in Atlantico focuses on industry, trade, finance, transportation, and farming and cattle raising.

Golf, Armenia. Courtesy of Juan Alejandro Parada.

Golf in this zone is distinguished by high-level, well-maintained courses. To make the best out of diverse game opportunities, it is necessary to combine a strategic game with the golfer´s own analysis. Enjoy the festive spirits of the people and the sea breezes coming into the city, to make your golfing a great experience.

Santanderes Zone

The Santanderes Zone is located in northeastern Colombia and includes the departments of Santander and Norte de Santander, both characterized by the passion of their historical richeness and their extreme sports.

The golf courses here are characterized by a unique topography that gives a particular beauty to the region, in contrast to the zones of the mountain range and the hot plains.

Enjoy the experience of playing in the city, as well as on the mountain next to the Chicamocha Canyon, considered the second largest canyon in the world. Feel the energy derived from enjoying the rivers, nature and mountains that constitute a challenge to all sportspeople.

Villavicencio Zone (Meta) The department of Meta is located in the country´s central region, to the east of the Andes Region and to the west of the Eastern Plains. Dreamy sunsets and the culture of the plains are the framework of this zone.

Club Campestre La Sabana.

Courtesy of Juan Alejandro Parada.

Golf in the Villavicencio Zone is characterized by the good quality of its grasses, abundant low-lying bushes and floristically diverse forests.

Central Zone The Central Zone encompasses the departments of Cundinamarca, Huila and Tolima, where towns like Girardot, Villeta, Ibague, Melgar, and Neiva offer a variety golf courses, plus the advantage of being close to each other, thus allowing visitors to travel quickly from one to another.

The scenery and climate vary greatly depending on the altitude above sea level, which creates the so-called “thermal floors”, with different levels of temperature, humidity and sunlight, therefore, different environments for playing golf.

Caujaral. Courtesy of Juan Alejandro Parada.

The sector features the distinctive exotic nature of the Andes Mountains, which includes enormous rivers, mountains, canyons, valleys and lakes.

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