When visiting Bogota don't...
by vela_candela
When visiting Bogota don't miss LA CANDELARIA: it's the colonial downtown of the city with loads of cultural activities. The tour includes Plaza de Bolivar where you can have a glimpse at the cathedral, the mayor house, the presidential house and the Ministerio de Defensa; Chorro de Quevedo where loads of bohemians meet and sometimes there are live concerts in the plaza, Museo del Oro where you can see original pieces in gold from the prehispanic time, Museo Nacional used to be a prision and now it holds the story of the country, Quinta de Bolivar, Teatro Colon and Monserrate.
Caught criminals
by Saringuis
Something I saw in Bogota and had never seen before, was somewhat a bit shocking. The police had caught a street criminal and was taking him to (probably) the station or jail. Ok, no big deal, seen that plenty of times... The thing is; this criminal wasn't put in the back of a police van or a car like most Europeans would expect, he was put on his knees in the open trunck of a pick up with his hands tided back. The police was driving at great speed with sirens on so every one could see THIS man had commited a crime and was being punished for it! Bizar site!
Outside Bogota there are some...
by vela_candela
Outside Bogota there are some villages with typical food. On the road to cajica there are some places with 'argentinian stake', nice places nice food but I still wonder about the argentinian stake, some of them play loud music at night...
If you like visit lakes: Neusa is for trucha fishing lovers! at least trucha eating lovers!! you can have a ride around the lake, camp and freeze!! Lovely place!: if you like climbing and hiking, Suesca is a place with rocks that climbers loooove!; Sisga is for windsurfers of any experience.. including any experience at all! And while people get freezed in the lake, you can enjoy and 'Aguadepanela' just at the restaurante that looks the place!
If you are not afraid of dark and underground you should visit 'Catedral de sal de zipaquira'... the deepest you can get is 180 mts down, and it's the safest place for earthquakes due to the salt properties.. :) It has rock sculptures and lovely things... The accoustic is the best.. try to get a concert if you get there...
Taxis
by el_ruso
As in the rest of Colombia, taxis are plentiful and cheap. Ride from the Center to Zona Rosa will be around 12-15K, from Zona Rosa to the airport 15K - take a ticket at the booth.
The most comfortable model is the Hyundai Atos - a short tall ugly car with a surprisingly comfortable and quiet ride. Other than that taxis are usually some really shabby cars, such as Suzuki Swift and Daewoo Tiko.
Late night snack
by acemj about Chocolate & Churros
This place is just a little hole in the wall near the hotel we stayed at in Zona Rosa. I had a great cup of coffee here and, of course, some churros. If you like fried, sweet snacks, then I'd definitely recommend trying one.
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Climbing Wall Outside of Mine
even nicer inside but no photos allowed
a row of very similar restaurants are convenient
Bogota from MontSerate
