Altiplano Cundiboyacense Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The Barrio de Usaquen viewed from the heights of La Calera in the capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America at sunset time. The setting sun hits the buildings both tall and small at an oblique angle. The road that can be seen in the foreground is Carrera Septima; traffic is congested because offices have just closed. To the left of the photo is some smog. In the distance, are the always present Andes Mountains. Horizontal format; copy space.

Mongui, Colombia - August, 2019: Tourists visiting the Royal Bridge of Calicanto at the beautiful small town of Mongui in Colombia

Looking down to the Andes city of Zipaquira from near the entrance to the halite mine that is home to the Salt Catedral, or Catedral de Sal, as it is called in Spanish. The city is located on the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 8,690 feet above mean sea level. The present day city was established in the year 1600 AD. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on an overcast day; horizontal format; no people. Copy space.

Bogota Colombia - It is sunset time in the Northern part of the Capital city and District of Usaquén in Bogotá, Colombia, South America as viewed from the heights of La Calera on the Andes Mountains. The city at street level is located at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Downtown Usaquén with its modern office buildings can be clearly seen. Horizontal format; copy space.

Usaquen flea market on a sunny morning, merchants sell antiques, crafts, jewelry and other products, very crowded by tourists, in the traditional neighborhood Usaquen in north of Bogotá Colombia, March 1, 2020

The peak of Monserrate and beyond, as viewed from the neighbouring peak of Guadalupe on the Cordillera Oriental, in the capital city of Bogota in the South American country of Colombia. The peak is about 500 metres above the capital city, which itself is over 2500 metres or 8450 feet, above mean sea level on the Eastern Andes. It is Sunday afternoon and a lot of people can be seen in front of the church on the peak. The distance however is too great to recognise anyone.The style of architecture of the church is typical Spanish colonial. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Bogota Colombia - It is sunset time in the Northern part of the Capital city and District of Usaquén in Bogotá, Colombia, South America as viewed from the heights of La Calera on the Andes Mountains. The city at street level is located at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Downtown Usaquén with its modern office buildings can be clearly seen. Horizontal format; copy space.

Bogota, Colombia - Looking at the downtown district of the Andean capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from a higher elevation. The tall concrete towers to the right are the Bacatá Towers the tallest building in the Country. It is still under construction. Located at about 8500 feet above mean sea level, with a population of almost 10 Million, Bogota is one of the largest cities in Latin America. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70 F2.8L USM.

Bogota, Colombia - Looking at a panoramic view of the Andean capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from the peak called Monserrate. The red terracotta roof tiled buildings to the left of the image are located in La Candelaria, where the city was founded in 1538; it is the oldest part of the city. Located at about 8500 feet above mean sea level, with a population of almost 10 Million, Bogota is one of the largest cities in Latin America. On view is a section of the vast Altiplano, or high plateau of Cundiboyacense. Photo shot in the morning sunlight. Panorama created in Adobe Lightroom. Horizontal format.

Looking toward the Usaquen area and the North of capital city of Bogota, Colombia, in South America from the heights of La Calera on the Andes, at sunset time. The road that can be seen to the lower right of the photo is Carrera Septima. In the background, are the Andes Mountains. Located at an altitude of about 8500 feet above mean sea level, on the Altiplano, Bogota is the third largest city in Latin America. Horizontal format; copy space.

Man of Latin ethnicity between 20-30 years old is on a trip guiding his cell phone through the streets of Bogota

Bogota, Colombia - Looking at the downtown area of the Andean capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from the mountain peak called Monserrate. Concrete towers, churches, plazas, roads and streets can all be seen. The red terracotta roof tiled buildings to the left of the image are located in La Candelaria, which is the oldest and historic part of the city. The area has many building in the colonial Spanish style of architecture. To the right are the modern towers in the City. The street called Las Aguas is clearly seen. Image demonstrates the old and the new, in significant contrast. Located at over 8500 feet above mean sea level, it is one of the largest cities in Latin America. Photo shot in the morning sunlight. Horizontal format.

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Bogota, Colombia - May 28, 2018: A colorful street in the historic La Candelaria District in the capital city of Bogota in the South American country of Colombia. Many of the walls in the area are painted in the vibrant colours of Colombia, sometimes depicting Pre-Colombian legends or modern Street Art and Graffiti. The altitude at street level is 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

Looking towards the sunset over the capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from the heights of La Calera. The setting sun hits the buildings both tall and small at an oblique angle. In the distance is some smog near the Andes Mountains. Horizontal format; copy space.

Bogotá, Colombia - February 16, 2017: Looking Northeast near the Salitre El Greco TransMilenio Rapid Bus Transit Station on Avenida El Dorado or Calle 26 to the Eastern Hils; the road connects to Bogota's El Dorado International Airport. Traffic on the road is not as heavy as it normally can be. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

Bogotá, Colombia - May 25, 2017: Colombian drivers are generally known to have total disregard for traffic regulations. This image illustrates a violation at a traffic signal. The light has turned Green, but the taxi driver could not care less. He has stopped just at the lights to pick up passengers. Everyone else has to wait for him. Photo shot on an overcast morning, horizontal format.

Traffic jam on Calle 92 of Bogota - Colombia in the morning December 15/2020.

Rows of buildings on hillsides

Uyuni salt flat desert landscape with hexagon salt formations, Uyuni, Bolivia.

Bogota, Colombia - May 28, 2018: Some local Colombians are seen walking through the colorful streets of the historic La Candelaria District in the capital city of Bogota in the South American country of Colombia. Many of the walls in the area are painted in the vibrant colours of Colombia, sometimes depicting Pre-Colombian legends or modern Street Art and Graffiti. Notice that pedestrians walk on the actual street instead of the sidewalk; Colombians exhibit a great disregard for traffic regulations. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight in the Golden Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

The famous snowcapped and active Misti Volcano near the city of Arequipa seen from the altiplano of the Salinas y Aguadas Blancas national park, Colca Canyon, Peru.

Some cars and motorcycles down in vehicular bridge in the north of Bogota - Colombia December 26/2020

Bogota, Colombia - May 28, 2018: A car drives through a colorful street in the historic La Candelaria District in the capital city of Bogota in the South American country of Colombia. Many of the walls in the area are painted in the vibrant colours of Colombia, sometimes depicting Pre-Colombian legends or modern Street Art and Graffiti. The mural in the background to the left was done by the popular Colombian Street Artist called Rodez. Some Graffiti touts have unfortunately defaced the mural by signing over it. To the right is a handicraft shop; in the window are some Arhuaca Mochilas for sale. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight in the Golden Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

Bogota, Colombia - High angle view from the Andean Peak of Guadalupe which is about 11,000 feet above mean sea level to the peak of Monserrate. It is Sunday morning and many people can be seen outside the church on the peak. Monserrate is 10,341 feet above. mean sea level. To the left and beyond the Peak, is the capital city of Bogota, which is located on the high plateau at an altitude of about 8500 feet above mean sea level. With a population of almost 10 Million, Bogota is the third largest city in Latin America. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - Pools of water near the Andes town of Villa de Leyva, known locally as Pozos Azules, or translated into English, Blue Pools. The area is semi arid and like a desert in certain places. Even though the elevation today is over 7000 feet above mean sea level, millions of years ago all of this area was under the sea: it is therefore not difficult to imagine why the land today is a semi desert. The plastic tented areas in the background are where vegetables are being grown. The plastic sheets shield the vegetables from unnecessary climatic conditions. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

Bogota, Colombia - July 01, 2016: Carrera Septima once called Calle Real or Royal Street, at the point where it leads into Plaza Bolivar in the Andean capital city. This section of the Carrera has been closed to vehicular traffic. It is now a 'pedestrian and cycles only' zone. Image shows local Colombian people going about their daily routine. To the left are the walls of the Supreme Court of the Country. In the far background in the cloudy haze is the peak of Monserrate on the Andes Mountains. The altitude at street level is about 8,500 feet above mean sean level. People generally wear a jacket or another layer of clothing to keep warm. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on a rather cloudy, overcast afternoon; horizontal format.

Bogotá, Colombia - Looking at the high angle view from the mountain peak of Monserrate on the Andes. The image was shot from about 1,500 feet above the Capital City. The actual altitude of the City at street level is about 8,500 feet above mean sea level. It is one of the largest cities of South America with a population of almost 10 million people. It is a clear evening on the Andes Mountains.

Bogotá, Colombia - May 21, 2017: The Weekly Ciclovía on Carrera Séptima; people come in their thousands to enjoy the Ciclovía lanes to cycle, rollerblade, jog or to even walk the pet dog on the designated cycle lanes in the Andean capital city, in South America. No vehicular traffic is allowed on the designated lanes from 7 am to 2 pm on Sundays and holidays. The Ciclovía is a unique part of the Bogotan lifestyle; it is estimated a few million people enjoy the facility every Sunday or holiday. Image shows several cyclists and a couple of rollerbladers including a lady rollerblader on the Carrera. In the background are the always present Andes Mountains. The elevation at street level is about 8500 feet above mean sea level. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy Space.

Bogota, Colombia - May 28, 2018: A small yellow taxi like so many of them in the Capital City drives up one of the colorful streets of the historic La Candelaria District in Bogota in the South American country of Colombia. Many of the walls in the area are painted in the vibrant colours of Colombia, sometimes depicting Pre-Colombian legends or modern Street Art and Graffiti. Some local Colombian people are also seen in the image. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight in the Golden Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

Bogota, Colombia - Looking at the downtown district of the Andean capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from a higher elevation. The tall concrete tower to the left are the Bacatá Towers the tallest building in the Country. It is still under construction. Located at about 8500 feet above mean sea level, with a population of almost 10 Million, Bogota is one of the largest cities in Latin America. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70 F2.8L USM.

Bogota Colombia - The sun is just about done for the day but there is still light on the Andes Mountains. A high angle view to the Northern part of the Capital city and District of Usaquen in Bogota, Colombia, South America, from the heights of La Calera on the Andes. City lights are just begining to come on. The city is located at an altitude of about 8,500 feet above mean sea level. The tail lights of cars that can be seen on the road are actually Northbound traffic on Carrera Séptima. Horizontal format; copy space.

Looking at the Andes city of Zipaquira from near the entrance to the halite mine that is home to the Salt Catedral, or Catedral de Sal, as it is called in Spanish. The city is located on the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 8,690 feet above mean sea level. The present day city was established in the year 1600 AD. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on an overcast day; horizontal format; no people. Copy space.

Bogotá, Colombia - September 18, 2021: Street 26 or Calle 26 as it proceeds Eastwards towards the Eastern Hills in the Capital City. To the left is a TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit station. In the far background, are the Eastern Hills of the City. The mountain peak of Guadalupe can clearly be seen. The image was shot on an overcast morning. The altitude at street level is about 8,660 feet above mean sea level.

Bogota, Colombia - May 28, 2018: A local Colombian man walks through a colorful street in the historic La Candelaria District in the capital city of Bogota in the South American country of Colombia, quite unmindful of the brightly painted walls. Many of the street facing walls in the area are painted in the vibrant colours of Colombia, sometimes depicting Pre-Colombian legends or modern Street Art and Graffiti. The mural in the backgound, to the left was done by the popular Colombian Street Artist called Rodez. Some Graffiti touts have unfortunately defaced the mural by signing over it. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight in the Golden Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

Bogotá, Colombia - Looking at the high angle view from the mountain peak of Monserrate on the Andes. The image was shot from about 1,500 feet above the Capital City. The actual altitude of the City at street level is about 8,500 feet above mean sea level. It is one of the largest cities of South America with a population of almost 10 million people. It is a clear evening on the Andes Mountains.

Looking at the Andes city of Zipaquira from a higher altitude. The town is located on the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 8,690 feet above mean sea level. The present day city was established in the year 1600 AD. The Roman Catholic Church and the Municipal buildings on the main square can be seen at the centre of the image. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on a rather overcast day; horizontal format. Copy space. Note to inspector people and registration plates of vehicles cannot be recognised.

Tunja, Colombia - August, 2019: Fountain at the central square in the small town of Mongui with the historical Basilica of Our Lady of Mongui on background

Bogota, Colombia - July 01, 2016: Carrera Septima once called Calle Real or Royal Street, at the point where it leads in to Plaza Bolivar in the Andean capital city of Bogota in Colombia, South America. This section of the Carrera has now been closed to vehicular traffic. It is now a 'pedestrian and cycles only' zone. Image shows local Colombian people going about their daily routine. To the left are the walls of the Supreme Court of the Country. In the far background, the tallest building in the Country, the BD Bacatá can be seen. The altitude at street level is 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on a rather cloudy, overcast afternoon; horizontal format.

Railway track dissapearing in infinity, Uyuni train cemetery, Bolivia.

Zipaquirá, Colombia - January 16, 2017: Looking across the Independence Square in the Andean city of Zipaquira, in the South American country of Colombia, toward the main square. The town is located on the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 8,690 feet above mean sea level. The present day city was established in the year 1600 AD. The architecture in this part of town is Spanish colonial; buildings on the square house cafes and restaurants. Most windows and doors in the centre of Zipaquira are painted bright blue; behind the row of terracotta tiled buildings, the belfry of the church on the main square can be seen. A dramatic sky completes the picture. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.