Bogotá Travel Forum

Hello, I'm a 21-year-old female visiting Bogota by myself for about a month in March 2010 for some sightseeing and research. I was wondering where the safest, yet most affordable areas in town are for my budget (food and travel: USD $50/day)and for a single traveler. Are there any parts of the city I should definitely avoid? Thank you for your help!

Hello: I am traveling to bogota,colombia in november. Should one only drink bottled water there? Is it advisable to take any shots before traveling there?
Any other health tips would be appreciated. Thank you

Hi, I am looking for soccer matches in Bogota or Cartagena that are coming up in June.

Where could I find this listing?

Thanks
Jordan

Recommended things to do in Bogota? I am 33 like a lively scene but something more on safe side.

Interested in good food so a recommendation on that in the same area would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jordan

I am looking at going to Central or South america.

Is june an ok month to be in Columbia, or is the rainy season going to be an issue. I would like to fly into Bogota, maybe see some smaller towns in the countryside from there, then along the northern coast.

thanks!

I am a real vintage airplane fan,and I know Villavicencio has many opprtunities to see the old vintage flying and derelict DC-3 aircraft still operating into the jungle. Woudl anyone know whom I need to write to to get a tour of the airport and photograph the airplanes? And is there a hotel close by? In Bogota , I understand there are old preserved airplanes dotted around the city and at the airport - can I get permission to photograph them at the air base? many thanks Mike

Visiting Colombia August for 5 days( Delta has a great deal right now),and flying right down to Villavicencio the next morning. Any ideas and a cheap but clean hotel close to airport( I arrive at 11pm- and flight next day is 0900hrs)- and a good one in Bogota for two nights at weekend - I am actually not looking for a hotel in a touristy area... I love travelling and hanging with the locals in a colmado or something, and feeling the real vibe of the city.. so if someone can direct me to a nice area , but not top of the line hotel but real instead, that would be great.Many thanks

Can someone please shed some light into all the happenings of the city nightlife.

I will be in the city on the latter part of Dec and for a stay of 21 days touring the country which also includes Panama City via Medellin. but the first week of my duration is in Bogotá and surrounding small towns or city ( day trips mainly). I was wondering if someone can fill me in on all the happenings of the city especially the nights as I enjoy a good dance and few beers in all my holiday. Places to go, local restaurent, nightclubs etc.....

Mucho Gracias ( already practicing my spanglish)

Traveling to Bogota, in March.09.. Looking for interperter, or person with english speaking skill, to act as interperter... contact Al. at ap6797@yahoo.com

Backpacking in Colombia?

Hi everybody. I'm from France. I'll be in colombia for a couple of months and I've heard about a backpacker's company or something like that. I like to backpacking specially in southamerica. could everyone gives me info about that company.

We are looking to rent an apartmnet in Bogota for two weeks at the end of Jan/Feb 2009.

I would appreciate any recommendations along with website details - I am also looking for the website of a restaurant called Harry Sasoons?

I will be in Bogota for a business meeting next week, so I have available Thursday (since I arrive 5am) and Saturday. I know, it is not enough time to see any new city/country, but that's all I have :-)

So, any advices on the "must see" things?

I am "outdoorish" type in general, are there some trips I should take out of the city? So far the candidate is Zipaquirá/Guatavita. Any advice on tour operators?

PS how long does it usually take to go through the immigration/customs in the Bogota airport?

Thank you all in advance!

We are visiting Bogota in September and have two choices:

Go on a charter package and stay at the
Hotel Santa Monica in Barrio Santa Fe (Carrera 3a 24-11)

or

Buy our own tickets and find another hotel.

The Charter package is cheaper, but I can't find anything on the neighborhood or the hotel? Is it in a safe place?

-Laverll

Hi, I will go with my husband and my kids to Bogota. I just start to worry a bit much about the fact that so many tourists are being kidnapped on a regular base in the country. Is the city itself safe or is the farc also very present in the city? Is it very dangerous to be there with 2 small kids?
C.-

Hi I am 25 years old and traveling on my own to Colombia and Venezuela. If any of you fellow travelers plan on visiting these two gorgeous countries, let me know and we can meet up. About me: i'm a girl, half Spanish, friendly, outgoing and very adventurous!

Happy Travels :)

Hello - I thought I would pose this question just in case someone has had experience in this issue. I am looking at flight from Washington, DC to Lima, Peru and found flights on the return on Avianca Aerovias via Bogota. The connection on the flights is only 35 min. Normally, I wouldn't choose such a tight connection, but it seems like a regular part of the schedule. Has anyone has such a tight connection in Bogota and/or aboard Avianca Aerovias? Although I may be able to get myself onboard, I doubt my luggage would make the connection. Thank you for any input!

HOLA A TODOS QUE TAL, ALGUIEN ME PODRIA DECIR LA MEJOR LINEA AEREA PARA VIAJAR DE BOGOTA A BARCELONA? POR IBERIA? MAS O MENOS EN CUANTOS PESOS VIAJE REDONDO PARA MEDIADOS DE MAYO. GRACIAS DE ANTEMANO Y SALUDOS A TODOS DESDE MEXICO.

Im going back to Bogota in a couple days I will be there for My girlfriends Birthday. I want to take he out to dinner and dancing give me some places to go..please.. also I know there are alot of parks in the north part of Bobota and would like to plan a little picinc with her in one of these parks.. is it allowed to have picins there. well also any other sugestions you can give will help.. also what about a day spa? messasges, mud traetments????? thanks

Has anyone experienced the National Parks or the islands of Colombia?

I will be in Bogota in June for 3 weeks and wanted to know if there are domestic deals for certain cities or flight packages. I read somewhere Colombia offers 3 city travel deals.

Ok like I said befor i have fallen in love with the sweetest girl from Bogota! And I want to move there so i can be with her until she finshish her studyies and untill we get married. I have a small business in the states that will allow me to live in Bogota for 2 or 3 months at a time befor i need to return to the states for a couple weeks. I would like to do this in the next 8 months so i am trying to plan for as much as i can. I do not need to live like a king but i also do not want to live in the slums.. I am planing on haveing a 2500 dollar a month(US) as my monthly buddget. am I being crazy thinking this will be enough? how much do i really need for a monthly budget(rent,utilitys,cell phone,food,entertainment,and what ever else i might need)? please give me advise on this matter. I plan on letting my girlfriend do the renting as i understand it can be difficult for a gringo to rent in Bogota. if any onr has any ideas on a good place to rent it would be great ( in the north or close to would be great....again thanks for the advise ....Sin Gringo in love with a Rolla....

Well I met a wonderful girl from bogota who I am in Love with and want to rent a apertment in Bogota in the next 9 months so that i can be there with her. she is a student at on of the univeristys. And what i would like to do is rent a apartment in the north or close to the north. I will have to return to the states every 2 months for 2 weeks to attend to my business but i want to rent a unfurinshed apartment for at least a year. All people tell me is that i wont be able to rent in Bogota cause i need to own property to rent. can i get my girlfriend to rent the apartment and i just pay all the bills? or is it hard for locals to rent? what should i do? someone please help as i can not bare the thought of not being able to be with my girl...Sin Gringo in love with Rolla...

does anyone know what the closet beach town is to Bogota?
and if so, how long it would take to get there by bus?

also, how long does it take to get to Cartagena by bus?

thanks

Im going to Bogota on Feb 28th and want to know what kind of plug ins do they use? Do i need to buy a converter? im from the U.S.if that helps want to bring my laptop...do most hotels haVE WIRLESS? WHAT IS A REALY NICE RESRAUNT TO BRING MY GIRLFRIEND TO? SHE IS FROM BOGOTA..

My wife and I will be in Bogota for 1 and 1/2 days beginning Feb 3. How can we best see the main tourist attractions that quickly. Is there a tour bus we could go on? We speak Spanish but would prefer an English speaking tour guide.

I will be there next week on business and want to stay in fun area that is central for transport. Please recommend an area and a hotel name if possible. After work I really want to go out to hear 'live music' and visit local galleries. Thank you in advance!

You mentioned there were tours of Catedral de Sal in english. I was there in January 2007 and only tours in spanish were offered.

Want a hostel that is good, close to everything, and decent priced. Many flight gets in late around 9:30 PM so I'll need to stay somewhere that is open late for check ins. I also want to know what clubs/bars are good. What else should I hit up? Anyone there want to show me around haha. Thanks -Nick

Hola a todos!!

Voy con 4 amigos a Bogotá y queremos celebrar el año nuevo en algún buen lugar, puede ser restaurant, hotel, o algo por el estilo... Pero que no sea TAN formal, pero si bastante agradable...

Alguno tiene una sugerencia ? o alguna página web donde pueda buscar? Agradezco TODOS los datos que nos puedan dar!

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Hello all!

I'm going to Bogotá with 4 friends and we'd like to celebrate New Years Eve in a nice place. It can be a restaurant, hotel or something like that. Not that FORMAL but nice enough!

Does anybody has a suggestion? Or any website I can check? I appreciate any information you can give us!!


Cristina G.

My friend and I are traveling to Bogota this week...ahh! And then on to Santa Marta and Cartagena. Are we crazy?? I have read a lot about guys traveling to Colombia but how safe is it for 2 young women in Colombia?? Where should we stay?? Zona Rosa??