The South American country with Bogotá as its capital that uses the peso is Colombia.
Colombia occupies the northwestern corner of South America, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its capital, Bogotá, sits high in the Andes at roughly 2,600 metres above sea level, making it one of the world’s highest national capitals. The country’s official currency is the Colombian peso, abbreviated COP and commonly marked with the dollar sign.
The peso has been Colombia’s principal monetary unit since the 19th century. Modern Colombian coins and banknotes feature national figures, landscapes, animals, and cultural symbols. Because several countries use currencies called the peso, the full name “Colombian peso” is important in financial and geographic contexts.
Colombia is often confused with other Spanish-speaking countries in the region, especially Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, which also use pesos. Its capital is Bogotá—not Medellín, Cali, or Cartagena, although those cities are major Colombian population, cultural, or tourism centres. Bogotá is the country’s political and administrative heart and home to the national government.