The I Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between August 6–22, 1938, in Bogotá, Colombia, at the Estadio El Campín, for the city's 400th anniversary.

The Games were officially opened by Colombian president Alfonso López Pumarejo, accompanied by Alberto Nariño Cheyne from the Colombian Olympic Committee, Colonel Leopoldo Piedrahita from the local organizing committee, and Gustavo Santos, mayor of the city of Bogotá.

[1] Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.

[2] The official posters for the Games were designed by Colombian artist Sergio Trujillo Magnenat.

[3] A total of 716 athletes from 6 countries were reported to participate:[1] The following sports were mentioned:[1][2][4][5][6] †: Exhibition event.