Bogotá Travel Forum

I am comeing to Bogota in Feb. and on this site it says that the price for a room at the hotel La bohem is about 80 dollars a night but when you try to book it it is 170 a night why such a difference? can any body tell me a place to stay that is about 120 a night is safe nice area and and a nice hotel close to everything?

hello to everybody
i just moved to bogota, i'm a bit lost, if there is anybody who would like to go for a coffie with me, and hang arround, i'd be gratefull
thank u
iris

Can somebody recommend a hostel to stay in for a few nights.

Also one where you can wander around in the day and evening and go for a few dirnks or is it more advisable to get taxi's everywhere?

Thanks

We are currently in Bogota and intend on staying for atleast six months and presently looking for an apartment to rent. Failing that, the name and number of any real estate companies that rent furnished apartments would be most helpful.

Looking for an online site or discount farmacies that have good prices on prescription drugs. Can't seem to find anything online. Prices here seem to be about the same as the States and triple those in Argentina.

Any suggestions on where to look?

Thanks!

I am planning to spend a school year in Bogota with my 2 teenagers. Anyone have any ideas on a general cost of living. I will need to live in northern Bogota, am looking for an apartment. I am trying to plan a budget. Thanks for any help!

Hi VT,

I am contemplating 2 hotels in Bogota: 1 in calle 82 in Zona Rosa, and the other in Calle 93 by Parque 93. I want to live close to nice, safe night clubs and restaurants and somewhere that I can safely take walks around at night. Which area would you say is better, or are they both about the same? Can you walk between these 2 districts at night, or should one take a taxi?

Thanks very much

I am sixteen and am traveling with my father to Bogota and am a little unsure of where to stay. We are looking for a nice hotel in a vibrant, yet secure, area. I have read about some of the malls recieving bomb threats and am a little concerned but reading other peoples comments i suppose a little common sense should work just fine. Is this a fair assumption? I would also like to know if their are any cool daytrips that would be interesting.
Any reply would be well appreciated
thanks
Cole

hi, I will be travelling to Bogota at the end of March for 4-7 days and I am firstly seeking other female travellers who would like to join me. I usually travel accompanied and therefore i'm looking for others planning to travel around the same time. I am going there on the way to meeting friends in Brazil.

It seems like a very beautiful country, my business there (nothing dodgy I add!) will only be for one day, and I'm looking for information about the best way to spend the rest of the time (4-7 days depending on how long I decide). What are the best websites to look at and the best sites to visit? I look forward to hearing back from you!

Hi all.

I'm Spanish - and therefore, Spanish-fluent and I'm planning a visit to Colombia this year.

I would be traveling alone. But I'm a bit afraid about security. Although I'll be taking flights between cities (too much scared to take a bus), I'll have at least to take a taxi from the airport to the city center.

Would it be safe to take a taxi from the Bogotá airport to downtown? How long is this trip? Can I trust taxi drivers? Any risk of being robbed, ripped off or even kidnapped during this trip?

I would like to ask the same question again for other cities in Colombia that I plan to visit: Medellín, Manizales, Pereira, Cali.

Thank you in advance for your advices.

Regards.

We are planning a trip in March to either Bogota or Costa Rica for 5 days....we haven't made up our minds just yet. We would like to get some info on both to make an informed decision. Could anyone help with some questions? Here they are:

Bogota
1. If my spanish isn't all that great(meaning I butcher the language, but still able to get my idea across) would it be safe?

2. We are looking for a safe, nice, reasonable hotel. Safe meaning able to walk in the eve/night time. Nice meaning not fancy, but not a dive. Reasonable meaning around $60-$80 USD/night per room.

3. What is the nightlife like?

4. My friend the gambler would like to know if there are any casinos.

5. Are the people there friendly...in other words my friends would like to know are the girls approachable...lol

6. What is the weather like in March?

7. Is the national park there nice and should I include it on my list?


Costa Rica
1. I would love to see an active volcano erupt and see the lava flow at nighttime.

2. What is the nightlife like? What is the best bar to go to?

3. My friend the gambler would like to know where are the best casinos.

4. What is the weather like in March?

Thank you for reading and taking the time. I know these were alot of questions, but I'm trying to accomodate all that are going some we each have our interests fulfilled.
Much appreciated

Hi,

Im thinking about flying over from Quito in late september for two days in Botoga before flying to Miami. Ive of course read alot about the dangers in Colombia but Im sure that using common sense should be sufficient....right? :) Im not at all worried about the FARC but Im a little bit worried about street safety. I of course wouldnt walk around during dark but I was wondering how the situation is during daytime?

I was also hoping if somebody could recommend what I must do and see in Bogota for this short period of time and if someone could recommend a good and safe hotel to stay in? Is it possible to get a professional local guide to walk with you and point out the major sights?

Thanks in advance.

Freezing regards from Iceland
Bearzy

I studied castellano at the university of buenos aires last year, and want to do the same in colombia. Im planning on travelling to colombia for about three months sometime between february and april, I want to study spanish at one of the universities. Bogota or Medellin preferably. Has anyone taken spanish classes at a uni there? how difficult are admissions, prices, ect. Id like to do it as inexpensively as possible. any advice or opinions appreciated!

Happy New year everyone. May all your dreams come true.

I have been in Colombia for over a week and its been great. I am off to Quito on the 4th. Any ideas of cool and/or interesting places over there?
Thanks for the info.

Hi I would like to know if anyone knows if it is ok to take
a bus from Bogota to Cartagena, if there is any risk of
being kidnapped by the FARC.
Thanks!
Mirella
other advices are appreciated

Is it currently safe for 2 white American males to travel to Bogota? Is there any risk of being kidnapped by drug-dealers or anything like that? Thanks a lot!

I am going to be traveling in SA this month. First Colombia and then Ecuador. I will be in Bogotá and Darien in December and in Ecuador in early January. Any suggestions regarding cool places to visit in these countries ?

Does anyone know anything about this hotel? Quality & location is what I'm wondering about. Thanks!

Can anyone tell me if Bogota or Medellin is closer to Manizales? Which city is easist to get to Manizales.

thanks!

Joe

Is the airport staff assistance (the booth) for taxi available late in the evening? - arriving by Delta from ATL at 9:30 pm - with customs clearence, etc. should come out 10-10:30 pm..

Hello I will be traveling to Bogota Colombia next week for 7days, I have read so many negative things lately, I am having second thoughts..Can anyone offer any sugestions or safety tips for my tavel there.
Please help

Anyone stayed at Rincon Del chico in Bogota recently??

Hello,

I was looking into moving to the Un minuto de dios district to help with teaching etc. Does anyone know what this area is like (i.e. nightlife, parks, rest.)? How is the university (UNI Minuto)? Furthermore, are there any major safety concerns with this or the surrounding areas? I appreciate your time.

El estudiate

I will be traveling to bogota the second week of june and i need a rental appartment near unicentro for 4 weeks,could u help?

Hi,

I am currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina but I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo. I have been living here for 3 months and before that I lived in Costa Rica for 2 months. I really love Argentina but it is becoming winter here and it is starting to get very cold. For this reason I am considering making a move to a warmer South American country where I can continue my Spanish studies. I am considering Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and Guatemala. All of these places seem to have pluses and minuses associated with them. The problem for me is that it is very difficult to find info about the safety and cost of living in Columbia. I was hoping that someone could help me with this. If you could advise me please......

1. How much would it cost to rent an apartment (probably short term rental) per month in USD in a decent neighborhood (I am single and would be interested in a studio or 1 bedroom. ) Are there any expat rental issues specific to Columbia...ie "guarantias", length of lease..etc ..??

2. How much would I spend on a decent meal in a restaurant......groceries?

3. Is the public transportation adequate or would I need a car?

4. How safe is it to live in Bogota? Many people are saying that it is safer now than before but what has caused this change? Is it safe to walk the streets at night alone?

5. If you could compare Bogota to a US city what would be the closest comparison that you could make?

Thanks for answers to any of these questions that you could provide. I am sorry to ask so many but there seems to be so much contradictory info about Colombia out there that I have no idea what to expect.

I'm going to be going down to Bogota at the end of May for six weeks, and I'm hoping someone here can help me out with advice. Most of the stuff I've read about Bogota and Colombia as a whole has said that the security and safety issues have been overblown by the media, and that for the most part Bogota and Colombia are about as safe as any big city. True?

Are there any areas in Bogota or Colombia that should be avoided? And more importantly, what stuff are must-sees?

Hi,

I would like to know about connections from Bogota to Venezuela & other South American countries please. Does anyone know of a website/travel agent that deals with flights for the entire South & Central American region please?

Many thanks.

looking to go bogota to LAI to meet a wife anyone with info on this site please help me or if you any info where to find my other half in bogota Ralph thanks

Does anyone here know of short-stay apartment for rent in Bogota? I am not looking for an apartment hotel. Stayed in one last year. I am in search of a fully furnished apartment. Internet included would be great. I had a deal and unfortunately it fell through. dates (April 4- May 18th).
Than you in advance

Professional looking for short termm (one to two months) rent share in Bogota immediately 7 Feb.06, unimportant what area as long as its not la zona roja.

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