Comparison · Bogotá vs Mexico City · Colombia / Mexico
Bogotá vs Mexico City
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 lower day-to-day costs; choose Mexico City for Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and free sights. Bogotá is generally less expensive, and the two are about 3,171 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 3,171 km
- Less expensive
- Bogotá
- Best time for Bogotá
- July–August and December–March
- Best time for Mexico City
- March–April and October–November
Side by side
| Bogotá | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Mexico |
| Known for | Museo del Oro, Monserrate and La Candelaria | Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo |
| Best time to visit | July–August and December–March | March–April and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $90–$170 | $120–$220 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | April, 27°C (81°F) |
| Coldest month | May, 19°C (66°F) | December, 21°C (70°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 11 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | BOG | MEX, NLU, TLC |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bogotá for…
Museo del Oro, Monserrate and lower day-to-day costs. 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 Mexico City for…
Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and free sights. Mexico City sits at about 2,240 metres in a high valley ringed by volcanoes, built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Its historic centre around the Zócalo holds the Templo Mayor ruins, the cathedral and Diego Rivera's murals, while Chapultepec…
Top sights compared
| # | Bogotá | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Museo del Oro | Zócalo |
| 2 | Monserrate | Metropolitan Cathedral |
| 3 | Plaza de Bolívar | Templo Mayor |
| 4 | Museo Botero | National Palace murals |
| 5 | La Candelaria street art | Palacio de Bellas Artes |
Food compared
| Bogotá | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Ajiaco santafereño | Tacos al pastor |
| Chocolate santafereño | Chilaquiles |
| Changua | Tamales and atole |
| Tamal | Tlacoyos |
Which is cheaper?
Bogotá is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $90–$170 per person there, against $120–$220 in Mexico City (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bogotá on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 3,171 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bogotá or Mexico City cheaper?
Bogotá is usually less expensive: about $90–$170 a day mid-range against $120–$220 (estimates).
+Is Bogotá or Mexico City better for a first trip?
Pick Bogotá for Museo del Oro, Monserrate and lower day-to-day costs, or Mexico City for Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and free sights.
+How far is Bogotá from Mexico City?
About 3,171 km in a straight line.