If you are looking for a Christmas plan full of lights and excitement, we will tell you how to enjoy the lighting on Cerro de Monserrate. This you should know!
Bogotá is preparing to experience a different Christmas full of magic with the opening of the traditional lighting of Cerro de Monserrate, which this year comes under the name ‘The Lights of the World’.
From the November 28, Bogota residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a tour full of lights, colors and figures inspired by different cultures of the planet. The Christmas season in Monserrate will extend until January 12, 2026, turning the climb to the hill into a sensory and cultural experience that promises to delight adults and children.
Each luminous portal invites you to transport yourself to different places in the world: European stained glass windows, Japanese gardens with cherry blossoms, koi fish and African motifs, to details of Latin American architecture.
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The tour ends at the sanctuary, where an 18 meter tree, next to illuminated squares and stairsAs, it becomes the perfect point for photos and family moments. More than just lighting, ‘The Lights of the World’ is a journey that mixes tradition, art and technology to connect visitors with Christmas from a cultural and spiritual perspective.
Schedules to go up and enjoy the lighting
The lighting will be on every day of 5:30 pm to 11:59 pmwhile the funicular and cable car will operate with tickets until 10:00 pm from Monday to Saturday and until 8:00 pm on Sundays and holidays.
It is important to keep in mind that there will be no lighting on December 24 and 31, and the ticket offices They will close at 3:00 pm for safety reasons and logistics, so it is best to plan your visit in advance.
What are the prices?
To climb the hill and enjoy the lighting, the prices are as follows:
- Adults (Monday to Saturday and holidays): COP 32,000
- Older adults: COP 27,000 Sundays before 5:30 pm: COP 19,000 Sundays after 5:30 pm: COP 32,000
- Seniors Sunday: COP 15,000
- Children under 1 meter: free entry
- In addition, those who want to avoid lines can opt for the Fast Passwhich allows you to board the funicular or cable car without waiting, for COP 87,500.
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Where to buy the tickets?
They can be purchased directly at the physical ticket offices at the funicular or cable car stations, or online through the official site. www.monserrate.co, a highly recommended option for days of high demand.
Buying in advance guarantees a faster and more comfortable access, avoiding long lines and ensuring that no one is left without experiencing the lighting experience.
An experience for the whole family More than lights, Monserrate offers a tour that combines tradition, culture and fun. Climbing the hill with family, friends or as a couple becomes a perfect plan to experience Christmas in Bogotá, admiring the city from above while traveling a path full of color, art and details that represent different parts of the world.
For those looking for a plan that mixes emotion, beauty and a cultural touch, ‘The Lights of the World’, in Monserrate It is emerging as one of the must-sees of the holiday season.
