Comparison · Bogotá vs Lima · Colombia / Peru
Bogotá vs Lima
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bogotá for Museo del Oro, Monserrate and free sights; choose Lima for Ceviche, Pisco sour and beaches. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 1,892 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,892 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Bogotá
- July–August and December–March
- Best time for Lima
- December–April
Side by side
| Bogotá | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Peru |
| Known for | Museo del Oro, Monserrate and La Candelaria | Ceviche, Pisco sour and Malecón de Miraflores |
| Best time to visit | July–August and December–March | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$170 | $100–$180 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | February, 27°C (81°F) |
| Coldest month | May, 19°C (66°F) | August, 18°C (64°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Costa Verde, Miraflores |
| Airports | BOG | LIM |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bogotá for…
Museo del Oro, Monserrate and free sights. Colombia's capital sits on a high plateau at about 2,600 metres, backed by the forested Eastern Hills and the white church on Monserrate. The colonial La Candelaria district holds the Museo del Oro, the Museo Botero, Plaza de Bolívar and the city's street…
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Choose Lima for…
Ceviche, Pisco sour and beaches. Peru's capital spreads along desert cliffs above the Pacific, and for many visitors it is the gateway to Cusco and Machu Picchu. It deserves more than a stopover: Lima is one of South America's great food cities, from cevicherías and chifa to world-ranked…
Top sights compared
| # | Bogotá | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Museo del Oro | Plaza Mayor |
| 2 | Monserrate | Cathedral of Lima |
| 3 | Plaza de Bolívar | Monastery of San Francisco |
| 4 | Museo Botero | Larco Museum |
| 5 | La Candelaria street art | Huaca Pucllana |
Food compared
| Bogotá | Lima |
|---|---|
| Ajiaco santafereño | Ceviche |
| Chocolate santafereño | Leche de tigre |
| Changua | Lomo saltado |
| Tamal | Ají de gallina |
Which is cheaper?
Bogotá and Lima cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $90–$170 in Bogotá and $100–$180 in Lima (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bogotá on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,892 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 8 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bogotá or Lima cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $90–$170 in Bogotá and $100–$180 in Lima (estimates).
+Is Bogotá or Lima better for a first trip?
Pick Bogotá for Museo del Oro, Monserrate and free sights, or Lima for Ceviche, Pisco sour and beaches.
+How far is Bogotá from Lima?
About 1,892 km in a straight line.