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The most famous peak - the Cerro de Montserrat is at 3030 m. (10,000 ft) and a favorite with Bogoteños and tourists who go there for the spectacular views. The church which has the statue of the Señor Caído Fallen Christ, is claimed to be a place of miracles. The top is accessible by climbing hundreds of stairs or by the cable car (which I decided to take instead! Much safer and quicker!). There have been isolated reports of mugging if you walk up, so tourists beware!
But at the top, the view of Bogota is definitelty unmatched and you will have a lot of good pictures. There is also very nice souvenir market with reasonable prices at the side of the church. Leave a Comment Directions: Preferrably, take a taxi at the Cra. 7a southbound; about 6000 pesos from Cll. 72.
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This place is a must! Just a block south from the Monserrate funicular, it shows a surprisingly modest dwelling of 'El Libertador'. The nicely maintained rustic park offers a nice and shady stroll and view of brightly colored birds. Leave a Comment Directions: Preferrably, take a taxi at the Cra. 7a southbound; about 6000 pesos from Cll. 72.
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The best views in Bogota are found up on the Miracle Mount known as Cerro de Monserrate. You can take a cab to the lower station and then board either the teleferico or the funicular up to the top. At the top, you'll find a simple church that is a pilgrimage place for some people because of the statue of the Fallen Christ (Señor Caído) inside. You'll also find what I heard is a very good restaurant up here along with a bunch of stalls selling all kinds of souvenirs just behind the church. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a taxi to Montserrate.
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The cable car (teleférico) to Monserrate has been in service since 1955. It leaves from the foot of the mountain every 15 minutes and each cabin can take up to 40 passengers, but at weekends it can anyway be long queues. It goes from 2692m to 3152m and it doesn’t take many minutes. I paid 13 400 pesos (July 2008) for a return ticket. It is more expensive at night and cheaper on Sundays. Time tables change often so ask at your hotel for updated information.
The funicular has been used longer than the cable car and you can see one of the old trains standing next to the rail way. The funicular was not open the day I went to Monserrate, as it is usually only operating on Sundays and Public Holidays.
A third way to reach Monserrate is by foot. The walk takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, but you should only do it on Sundays and Public Holidays when many other people are doing the same walk. On other days there is a risk to be robbed.
I walked to the cable car station. Just follow Avenida Jiménez towards the east and you will see where to go. The station is only 10 - 15 minutes away from Parque de los Periodistas. Leave a Comment
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Monserrate is 3,190 m above sea level.
You have two options of getting yourself to the top of Mount Monserrate. You can climb although this is not recommended for tourists as lots of banditos hide waiting to rob you some of them at gun point. Colombia is a very poor country and only people that can’t afford the to take the cable or funicular ride take this route. Although some guy pointed out to me that he walked up and was neither poor or robbed. The second option is a cable car that carries about 100 people and its goes through a 750 foot long tunnel excavated out of the side of the mountain that takes about 10 minutes. Me being terrified of heights would not go this way as it did not look safe although l never remember anything happening to it. That ride takes about 3 minutes. The cost although l can’t remember is not very much as the peso is worthless against the American dollar. When you reach the top you have spectacular views of Bogotá. There is a statue in a glass case ( The Lord of Monserrate) which hundreds of cripples flock to and kiss and then retreat to the church to pray. You can either take a picnic with you or buy food and souvenirs from the many hawkers and stalls on top of the mountain. Great opportunity for photographs. Of which l have none.. silly me... Leave a Comment
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Cerro de Monserrate is one of the two mountains bordering central Bogota on the east, the other being Cerro de Guadalupe. It is easy to distinguise the two from each other, as Moserrate has a church atop it.
I went up Cerro Monserrate twice during my stay in Bogota. Atop the mountain can be found, as mentioned above, a chapel, a restaurant or two and a pathway going through the Catholic Stations of the Cross, flanked by statues depicting each station. Also from the top, on a clear day, there is a nice view over Bogota, which really puts into persective just how imense this city of 8 million really is.
To reach the top there are three options. A cable car (teleferico), funicular or on foot. Both the teleferico and funicular depart from the same place and, as far as I know, cost the same 11,000pesos ($5) return. As far as going on foot, I've been told it can be dangerous outside of sundays. Sundays many people go to the top, and the path will be full of people and hence, you won't likely be mugged. Be warned though, it would be a very steep walk, and with the altitude, a difficult one. Leave a Comment Directions: You can't miss it. Just follow Av Jimenez up the hill to the base of the teleferico.
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Honestly the church and the tacky souvenirs weren't all that impressive, but the views over the city of Bogota are really worth the trip. Just be sure you are aware of the potential fog that can obscure the fantastic views. There are some trails along the top edges of the mountain, but be cautious hiking too far away from the church at the top, as muggings have occurred.
From various vantage points, you'll be able to look over downtown and the La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) as well as over most of the rest of the city. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a cab to the Monserrate Station near Quinta de Bolívar
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There is a chapel and a beautiful park on top of cerro Monserrate. You can take a funicular train up for 12K up and down. Views above of the city and the mountains are divine. But be aware that it will be quite chilly up here! You can walk up Calle 7 from Candelaria. Leave a Comment Directions: Preferrably, take a taxi at the Cra. 7a southbound; about 6000 pesos from Cll. 72.
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When you are on Monserrate you can view a great panorama of the Candelaria and the business district. Leave a Comment Directions: Cerro Monserrate
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From Cerro de Monserrate you will have a great view over Bogotá, and much longer if it is a clear day. The peak is 3160 metres and here you find a church, food stalls, cafes, restaurants and several souvenir stalls.
A hermitage dedicated to Santa María de la Cruz de Monserrate was founded here already in 1650. From that period dates the statue of the Fallen Christ, which is frequently visited by pilgrims. A previous chapel was destroyed in an earthquake in 1917 and after that the white church you see today was built. Leave a Comment Directions: Preferrably, take a taxi at the Cra. 7a southbound; about 6000 pesos from Cll. 72.
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