Bogota, the largest city in Colombia, is burrowed between towering Andean peaks. It’s home to 10 million people, which lends itself to a diverse and exciting culture.

What to watch for:

1. Street graffiti. As one of the most street-art-friendly cities in the world, you’ll find colorful graffiti on everything from high rises to houses throughout Bogota.

2. Colonial relics. First established by Spanish conquistadors in 1538, you’ll still see remnants of the colonial world in Bogota’s architecture, museums and quaint cobblestone streets.

3. Mount Montserrate. This mountain dominates the Bogota landscape and features Sanctuary of Monserrate, a small chapel that was built by pilgrims carrying bricks one at a time to the summit.

What to eat:

1. Arepa. This bread made from cornmeal can be combined with cheese, meat, vegetables and much more.

2. Bandeja paisa: The national dish! Main ingredients on this platter include beans, rice, meat, fried egg, plantains, chorizo, black pudding, avocado and arepa.

3. Empanadas: Pockets of dough filled with chorizo beef, chicken, or cheese and spinach.

4. Bunuelos: Popular during November and December, these fried dough balls are filled with cheese or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

5. Fresh fruit: Papaya, capote, guanoabana, guava, lulo and tomate del árbol are all native to Colombia. Lulos are a tropical fruit known for their intense color and flavor. Their unique taste is a mix between a pineapple and a lemon.