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Bogota Overview
Are you picturing an underhand drug deal and street gangs at the mere thought of Colombia? Bogota can be a little on the shady side, though the vast majority of the illicit activity takes place out of town and away from the eyes of the authorities, leaving the capital bubbly and culture heavy, if a place to be careful where you hang out after dark.
Sat at 2,600 metres above sea level and surrounded by numerous myths and legends (for example, the civilizing God Bochica is said to have taught the inhabitants moral standards), Bogota was also once a major hub in gold trading, as w… read moreell as – like most of South America – enduring long periods of Spanish colonialism before winning independence. The Spanish influences still shine through in the town’s older architecture.
There are plenty of quirky attractions to be enjoyed, such as the Cathedral of Salt, a striking and artistic take on Christ’s journey to the cross, or the Gold Museum, where you’ll find tales of ancient rituals and abundant artefacts that tell of times when real gold (not white gold) was the best way to make money. If you prefer natural attractions, you can get an overview of the already soaring city by heading up to the Monserrate Hill, which provides an all encompassing panorama of the city and the neighbouring countryside, or head an hour outside the city to the Laguna de Guatavita, a small national park set on a lake, where the soaring mountain provide an intense backdrop.
The capital itself, though, is an increasingly refined proposition, and – being at the very heart of Columbia – a useful launching pad for those intending to explore more widely. The open squares, aging architecture and dubious reputation have all been given a notable spring clean over the past few years, and while it’s still not the safest place you’ll ever visit (soak up the city’s pulsing nightlife with plenty of care), Bogota is the soul of Columbia, which is enough reason in itself to drop by.
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2 reviews If you are looking for a modern, slick, clean, safe, convenient and affordable hotel in Bogota, you can't beat Ibis Bogota Museo. It is very…
2 reviews Excellent hotel, mostly for bussines but was great for us as tourists. In a nice patt of the city, even though you will have to take a taxi …
1 review I came upon Hotel Ambala unexpectedly. Originally I was suppose to stay at Hostel Alegrias, a couple of streets up. The taxi driver (who h…
1 review Because of work, I spent a week in Bogota - Colombia, we were a delegation from Bolivia and with my comrades we took a triple room at the …
1 review BOTERO MUSEUM In 2000, Fernando Botero, the world's best-known and most highly regarded living Latin American artist donated over $100 …
1 review One of the best musea I have visited. When the Spanish Conquistadores "discovered" the Americas and they wiped out most of the indigenous…
1 review Unicentro is a very large mall, I found stores and stores of major brands, quality products at an attractive price, something that can not f…
1 review Bogotá's Ciclovia is a real phenomenon. Every Sunday and holiday the city closes major avenues to cars and thousands of people turn out. We…
1 review A place full of life, music and good food After a day of work (training course) in the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota, a group of friends …
1 review What`s your favourite sandwich filling? You can probably get it here ... only they don`t sell sandwiches, the…
1 review La comida excelente, muy buenos cortes Argentinos, rock de los 80’s 90’s, la decoración es muy inglesa, la cerveza de la casa me fascin…
1 review hard rock cafe is situated in plaza atlantis. is a modern complex that includes large elegant stores, a food section, a cinema complex, and …
2 reviews Hello everyone.. Even though i had the best time of my live in Colombia something bad happend to me and i want you all to know that it certa…
1 review Hi , this is for you to know useful things when you take a bus in Bogota, First of all and before taking the bus, is important you have the …
El Dorado Airport is located 13km from downtown. It has 2 El Dorado (the main one) and Puente Aereo (1km from El Dorado), so make sure you k…
2 reviews "Esta exclusiva zona se encuentra situada al norte de la ciudad, entre las calles 79 y 85 y las carreras 11 y 15. Aquí se acantonan las tie…
1 review A wonderful homely hostel located just a few doors from Musicology. The owner Maria is so lovely, and despite speaking no English charms he…
2 reviews Nice hostel in a great location right in the heart of the candeleria. friendly staff. cold in winter. It has a nice bar area where everyone …
2 reviews Alegria’s Hostel in Bogota’s picturesque La Candelaria District is a good looking as the pictures look on its website. The Hostel is ac…
3 reviews I was suppposed to stay 3-4 nights but I stayed 9. The staff is really nice. Good parties, but also suitable for 30+ people. Bogota is a nic…
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