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Hotel suggestions near Mormon Temple in North Bogota?

Hey guys! I think its great that some of you take the time to answer questions and give advice based on your experiences. I have never stayed in Bogota. I spent 3 weeks in Cartagena this summer and am now getting married in the Mormon Temple in North Bogota this December.

I was hoping that those of you who know the city can tell me of a some nice hotels that are around the area. I think that the Temple is near Unicentro some shopping center?? The addresses are below for where I'll be getting married. Anyone know the area? Im looking for a nice, but not 'crazy expensive' place. Thanks! Nowhere have i found city maps of Bogoa online. Is there anything like Mapquest.com for Bogota??? Thanks!

LDS (Mormon) Temple in Bogota
Carrera 37 No. 125A-65
Bogota, D. C.
Colombia

Hotel La Fontana (I was told this hotel is near the Temple, but quite expensive)
Avenida 127 No. 21-10
Santa Fe de Bogotá
Colombia

By JT on Sep 24, 2004, 17:24 in Friendly Talkzone.

Desideria (Moderator) says on Sep 24, 2004, 17:33:

I just had to ask would this wedding be recognized in Colombia? I understand that the Churh of LDS allows you guys have several spouses....
cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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juanalejo says on Sep 24, 2004, 17:41:

Hotels Try the Hotel Dann Norte www.hotelesdann.com or the Cosmos 100 www.mercure.com or the Hotel Belvedere which are not that far either.

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JT says on Sep 24, 2004, 17:44:

jajaja Yeah, I've heard that one before Desi,

I understand that religious wedding ceremonies aren't recognized in Colombia. So we are getting married civily Dec. 21st in Cartagena and will be 'sealed together for time and all eternity' in the LDS Temple on the 23rd. A temple marriage is different in that a man and a women can be 'sealed' together forever, not "till death do you part".

No, there are not any members of the LDS church who have more than one wife. Polygamy is illegal in the USA and I'm assuming in most countries.
-jt

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wofiii says on Sep 26, 2004, 18:30:

Many things mislead people about the Chuch of LDS... See below.

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wofiii says on Sep 26, 2004, 18:32:

Many things mislead people about the Chuch of LDS... As was stated before polygamy is illegal and not practiced nor allowed by the LDS. There are many rumors about the LDS faith that are not true. I will admit I heard all these rumors all my life and thought they were true also until I met a good friend of mine who was LDS, now I'm LDS and any who read this might want to check out the beliefs of the LDS because it just might open your eyes to many things you need and want to know. The website is www.lds.org Choose the Right!

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