Monserrate sanctuary shines purple on 2 and 3 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 04:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Monserrate Sanctuary in Bogota was illuminated purple on 2 and 3 October 2026 as BTS opened its Latin American tour with concerts at El Campin Stadium. The mountain landmark joined a city-wide welcome for the South Korean group, whose concerts drew visitors to Colombia's capital.
BTS concerts put Monserrate Sanctuary in purple light
The illumination took place during the two concert nights on 2 and 3 October 2026. EFE reported that the Monserrate sanctuary and Torre Colpatria were among Bogota landmarks lit in BTS's signature colour, linking the mountain site with the group's first Latin American tour dates.
The concerts formed part of the BTS World Tour Arirang and were held at El Campin Stadium. The official tourism listing placed the performances on 2 and 3 October 2026, while EFE's concert report named the sanctuary as one of the illuminated landmarks. The purple lighting therefore extended the concert programme beyond the stadium to one of Bogota's principal viewpoints.
Sanctuary, forest and 1,605 steps above Bogota
The summit contains the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate, a church in a neocolonial style. The surrounding Stations of the Cross include images brought from Italy in the nineteenth century, and trails pass through High Andean Forest.
The place combines religious architecture with a mountain setting. The operator describes a cable car crossing above the forest and a funicular route through the hillside, while the walking trail climbs 1,605 steps. The same setting that makes the sanctuary a city viewpoint also explains why purple lighting was visible from across Bogota during the concerts.
The operator lists more than 115 bird species on the Paramuno Bird Trail, including more than 15 types of hummingbirds. Its visitor information places the site at Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48, Paseo Bolivar, in Bogota, Colombia. Further details on the sanctuary and walking trail describe the summit's religious and natural features.
What the BTS link means for the October visit
The illumination was tied to the concerts rather than to a new exhibition or permanent change at the sanctuary. A report published on 1 October also described purple lighting at the mountain and directed visitors towards the summit's sanctuary, craft market and viewpoints.
That connection gives the October event a specific travel context. Visitors arriving during the BTS concert period could see a religious landmark and High Andean landscape presented against a temporary purple city programme. The event did not change the sanctuary's religious function or the physical route to the summit.
Visiting Monserrate Sanctuary: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The BTS-linked illumination was scheduled for the concert nights of 2 and 3 October 2026 at Monserrate Sanctuary in Bogota.
- The event changed the landmark's lighting, not its access route. Visitors could approach by cable car, funicular or the pedestrian trail, subject to the operator's arrangements.
- The site is at Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48, Paseo Bolivar, in Bogota. Cable car and funicular services connect the city with the summit.
- The walking route has 1,605 steps. The trail is a steep mountain ascent through High Andean Forest and is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.
- Spanish is Colombia's official language and the national currency is the Colombian peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Monserrate Sanctuary
When did the BTS illumination take place at Monserrate Sanctuary?
The sanctuary was illuminated purple on 2 and 3 October 2026 during BTS concerts at El Campin Stadium in Bogota.
What is Monserrate Sanctuary?
It is a mountain sanctuary above Bogota containing the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate, Stations of the Cross and surrounding High Andean Forest.
Where is Monserrate Sanctuary and how do you get there?
It is at Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48, Paseo Bolivar, in Bogota. Visitors can use the cable car, funicular or pedestrian trail, which has 1,605 steps.
