acerva comments on lessons in navigating bogota's airport for a gringa....
Airport Traveling to Colombia
About two weeks I ago I visited Colombia for the second time this year. Nothing to worry and the Airport is pretty safe like any other airport in the world. You only need your American Passport. Make sure you have an address or hotel where you be staying at. Immigration personal will ask you who or where you plan to stay. When leaving the immigration location you will head to pick up your bag. In that (same area) you will be greeted by customs or the military to check your bags. The first time I traveled to Bogotá my bags were never checked, the second time I was.
There is only one way to exit the international arrivals.. You will be going out side of the airport. I was waiting for my girlfriend to show up and was running late. A man did come up and said can I take your bag upstairs and I said no. He insisted and I said no. Just be careful because some do claim they work for the airport and they don’t. I was told by my girlfriend. A good meeting spot is on the second floor. On second floor you will find a Coffee Shop and the restaurant.
When departing from the airport make sure you take about $30.00 to pay your exit tax. I was charged 29.00.
Enjoy your trip.. The city of Bogotá is safe.
