
La Florida Course
La Florida Golf Club
About this course
La Florida Golf Club sits in the northern reaches of Bogotá at an elevation above 2,600 meters, making it one of the highest-altitude courses in South America. The club was established in the mid-20th century and occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Andean savanna that surrounds Colombia's capital. The course layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and eucalyptus groves that define much of the landscape in this part of the Bogotá plateau. The design reflects traditional parkland principles adapted to the unique conditions of high-altitude golf, where the thin air significantly affects ball flight and distance. Players navigate tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water features, with the surrounding mountains providing a dramatic backdrop. The routing incorporates both open stretches across the savanna and tighter corridors through established vegetation. La Florida has served as a venue for Colombian national championships and regional amateur competitions, contributing to the development of golf in the country. The club maintains a membership drawn largely from Bogotá's northern residential districts and has cultivated a reputation for consistent course conditioning despite the challenges posed by altitude and climate. The clubhouse offers traditional Colombian hospitality and serves as a social center for members, reflecting the club's role in the capital's golfing community over several decades.
Quick facts
- Location
- Bogota, Cundinamarca, CO
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,037 metres
Getting there
La Florida Golf Club sits in the northern reaches of Bogotá, easily accessed from El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Colombia's primary gateway and one of Latin America's busiest hubs. The drive north from the airport takes roughly forty minutes in light traffic, tracing the city's arterial corridors before climbing gently into the cooler, greener neighborhoods that flank the eastern Andean slopes. For those arriving by private aircraft, Guaymaral Airport offers a discreet northern alternative, trimming the approach to mere minutes and delivering guests almost directly to the club's tranquil, eucalyptus-lined gates at over 8,600 feet above sea level.

FAQ
Common questions about La Florida
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. La Florida is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at La Florida is 36.
La Florida plays 3,037 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
La Florida is a 9-hole course.
