In Bogota now what?

cali_brahh says on Sep 15, 2008, 14:59:

hang out in the hotel lobby. Get to know the staff. calculate and assess if there really is anything dangerous. Try to walk with crowds and act as if you belong to them.

Keep 80% of your money in your hotel room. Make sure you have a photocopy of your passport with you and your real passport in the hotel room or in your bag.

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Bill Turley (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:21:

johnny2008 says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:22:

Go to the Botero Museum!

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TobyBoy says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:24:

Go to "Cafe Para Dos" but also be sure to go to Zona Rosa & Paruqe 93 later.

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miamimike says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:25:

I stayed twice in the Candelaria before its was in vogue in 195-96, used to walk around the neighborhood all the time until 10 pm at night, alone. Never had a Problem, day or night!

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Rachel157 says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:25:

I'm with BIll, Monseratte was one of my favorite things in Bogota.

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:38:

Why in the world did you not research this and ask questions before arriving in Bogota? There are tons of things to do there. But yes, Monseratte is typically on everyone's short list.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Sep 15, 2008, 15:42:

Head to Parque de la 93. Maybe Chia although that is kind of far.

What kind of stuff do you like to do? Nightclubs? Dining?

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LORE says on Sep 15, 2008, 16:09:

Botero Museum, Museo Nacional, walk around zona rosa and parque 93. Carry just enough money USD50 for food and taxis. If your spanish is not good stick to the basics. Get help from the frontdesk.

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johnny2008 says on Sep 15, 2008, 16:18:

Why are all you international types with an obsession with zona rosa and parque 93 sending this poor fella half way to panama? He is in La Candelaria.

So once you have been to the Botero Museum, head down Kr4 past the biblioteca nacional and you will come to a small pizza joint on your left, they are for my money the best most authentic pizzas in bogota (far better than the tatty slop at pizza 1969) have yourself a couple of aguilas and you will still get change from US$5. afterwards carry on down Kr4 to Avenida Jimenez, there is a crepes and waffles there, Voila! pudding.

At Av Jimenez look to your left (west) just next to City TV there is a small Italian restaurant. go back there for breakfast tomorrow, envuelto, scambled egg, ham, orange juice, toast and chocolate for 6 mil pesos.

Just on the other side of avenida jimenez the gold museum, over la septima from the gold museum, the book markets and crazy industrial style domestic architecture

Fancy a weird night out? go to the piano bar on calle 10 con 3, good cocktail list, interesting ambience and the two dubious blokes that own it are always shitfaced. Dirt cheap, get hammered for less.

The Pasteleria francesa Kr 3 between 9 & 10, there's your onces for you if you are a cake fan

Calle 12 just south of Kr2 is a superb italian restaurant set in the courtyard of a colonial house (i believe it is also a hotel) Head east to Kr2 from there, hang a left and yup, another ice cream shop for pudding, carry on northwards and it opens into a little square with some cool bars and cafes, students hanging out playing instruments and juggling. For the headstrong head down the little alley for some cantina style drinking.

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miamimike says on Sep 15, 2008, 16:53:

are all you international types with an obsession with zona rosa and parque 93 sending this poor fella half way to panama? He is in La Candelaria.

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Johnny--I could never understand this Phenomenon either why Tourists would travel 1000s of miles just to run into more tourists from their own country ; Crazy IMO! I avoid Zona Rosa, its toursists and its High prices like the plague! Lots of old interesting Buildings to explore in La Candelaria btw.

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 17:53:

What about a tour bus like they have in most cities? I read in my book that they have one but they didn't say where to catch it.

I miss my novia!

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 15, 2008, 18:00:

You're right in the middle of backpacker central with loads of other travelers all around you and you can't figure out what to do? Did you do zero research before visiting a city of 8+ million people? Do you at least have a guide book?

To start, which hotel/hostel are you staying at?

Cheers,
Terry

Excellent suggestions from Johnny...

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 18:41:

I am staying at Abadia Colonial. It is very nice. I was looking for one of those tour busses and drives around the city and points out varioius things I get tired of walking.

I miss my novia!

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webmanco says on Sep 15, 2008, 18:48:

Transmilenio, tour bus :-)

You want a Chiva ride

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 18:56:

I want bus that has tour of cities and explains attractions as they pass them

I miss my novia!

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:15:

They don't really have one of those tour buses, surprisingly. You are not in western Europe or the US anymore Toto.
Happy hour in Centro, near where you are, sitting upstairs, outside, in one of the bar restaurants all along the main drag, great for people watching, having a couple of cool brews.
Parque 93 and Zona Rosa is where the beautiful yuppie types are, but expensive.
The National Museum is very interesting, and you have to go to Monserrate, but make sure it is a clear day.
A couple of restaurants in La Calara are nice, have good views.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:29:

sorry, I think that is La Calera

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:32:

Ask the hotel staff about restaurants that have live traditional music, vallenato, salsa, etc..
Cafe Crepes, not to be confused with Crepes and Waffles, near Santa Ana mall, is a very romantic reasonably priced candlelit restaurant to take Cidy, if she is still in the picture.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:33:

Cidy hates my guts.

I miss my novia!

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:34:

and why is that?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:36:

because I left her today and didn't tell her I was going to last minute she thought I was staying but I have to return to US

I miss my novia!

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:38:

Is that her in the picture?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:39:

yeah that is her she is hot isn't she

I miss my novia!

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:39:

whatevs, good luck

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:45:

thanks dude do you live in charlotte? the gamei s on here in bogota Panthers look good this year I have been to many games

I miss my novia!

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:46:

"Whatevs"
Hilarious

Sorry about Cidy hating your guts. Did you at least tell her the truth?
Go to Monserrate though. Can't go to Bogota without at least going up there.

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:47:

yeah thanks for the advice NOT I knew I should have told her a lie The truth has never worked out for me You people gave me bad advice

I miss my novia!

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:49:

Holy crap buddy, the Abadia Colonial is one of the nicest boutique hotels in the whole bloody country. I know the owner, Paolo and he has made that into an exquisite little hotel with a great staff. He'll have all kinds of suggestions of things to do, as will his staff.

You're right in the middle of the historic district. There's loads of bars filled with travelers from all over the place right outside the front door of the Colonial. Get out and start having some fun.

Sorry to be so harsh, but honestly... if you're finding a touristic neighbourhood like the one you're in too intimidating then you should get your butt back to the US right now and never travel again. Come on, time to man-up...

Cheers,
Terry

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:49:

Whatevs, Cidy. Lies always come back to haunt you. Plus, don't you get a heavy heart or nervous or anything whenever you tell a lie?

How long will you be in Bogota?

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:53:

Yeah this is a nice hotel I was out a little while ago and plan to go out again tomorrow all day but I am a little scared to go out at night

I miss my novia!

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 15, 2008, 19:55:

It's almost 10:00pm in one of the biggest, most exciting cities in South America and you're whining in front of a computer screen? Give me a break.

Call a taxi and take your gal out for a night on the town.

Honestly, time to grow up, or go home.

Cheers,
Terry

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 15, 2008, 20:52:

Wait a minute, you're the goofy kid who was being a dick-head to your Medellin girlfriend, lying to her, and now you're in Bogotá, whining like a little baby because you're scared of the big city?

You're a twit.

Get your sorry ass back to the US and start hitting on girls at the Quickie Mart. And don't leave home again. People like you give all foreigners a bad name.

Cheers,
Terry

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IloveCidy says on Sep 15, 2008, 21:06:

If you don't have anything to add to my valuable thread DON'T I like this board but so many hatters here. Why are you so unhappy?

I miss my novia!

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 15, 2008, 21:16:

Unhappy? Me? Are you nuts? You're the one who's too scared to go outside in a TOURIST neighborhood. Did poor Cindy have to hold your hand crossing the street in Medellin too?

And everything I said about you being a spineless liar, treating your "girlfriend" like crap thus doing a disservice towards all foreign visitors is true. Get over it.

Cheers,
Terry

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OneHappyBoy says on Sep 15, 2008, 22:04:

I have been trying to just read, and take this all in... but damn!! I can't hold out!! So you went to a city with 8 million wild and crazy Colombians, and never once thought of doing a bit of google prior to boarding the bus? You posted a ways back, about this little trip, and asked for things to do in Bogota after you dumped Cidy for being a gold digging bitch?

What the hell is up???

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Robert Jorge says on Sep 15, 2008, 22:56:

PowWow?

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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travelingirl says on Sep 15, 2008, 23:10:

or Papi?

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christobeldawg says on Sep 15, 2008, 23:11:

you mean I am sitting here wasting my time giving tourist tips to PowWow? He\she should already know where to go in the big city.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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OneHappyBoy says on Sep 15, 2008, 23:23:

Cidy-- there is a bit of an odor of pura mierda in the air.....I still can't believe that some dude would travel to another country, and plan to be in a city, like Bogota, by himself,and not have a plan or know what you were going to do?? and then plant his face in front of, I assume his laptop, and ask people on an online community what to do, to while away the day....

I don't have much room to talk, since I am probably one of the most disorganized, live for the moment travelers around, but usually I have the skeleton of a strategy planned out prior to landing somewhere..

Now that Cidy is more than likely out of the picture, if there is a cidy, a new handle for you just maybe, "I AM A PAYASO"

Now I will take my ambien Good night

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cali_brahh says on Sep 16, 2008, 06:34:

is ilovecidy a lesbian?

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nomeconocebien says on Sep 16, 2008, 08:35:

lol

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jonas says on Sep 16, 2008, 11:29:

I strongly recommend you take a hike around Las Cruzes. Fantastic views, particularly at night when you look down at the lights of the city. Bring a wad of cash since things are somewhat pricey on the hill. You can easily walk there from your Hotel.

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

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OneHappyBoy says on Sep 16, 2008, 11:47:

Staple a Benjamin on your forehead, walk around, and pick up hookers.. That's always an exciting day!!

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cali_brahh says on Sep 16, 2008, 12:58:

can someone answer my foookin question if illovecidy is a lesbo or not!

pay attentioN!

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jonas says on Sep 16, 2008, 13:01:

no, he is rather the strong macho type.

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

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Cheers Terry says on Sep 16, 2008, 13:01:

I vote no. Not many lesbians are such whiny little bitches, or afraid of going out after the street lamps come on...

Cheers,
Terry

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cali_brahh says on Sep 16, 2008, 13:17:

that made no sense but whatever

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OneHappyBoy says on Sep 16, 2008, 17:25:

No.. I don't think he is a lesbo.. Lesbians have more huevans than this payaso...

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travelingirl says on Sep 16, 2008, 17:29:

I'm waiting to hear if you took any of our advice, Cidy. Where did you go today? What did you do? Did you ever make it up to Monserrate?

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christobeldawg says on Sep 16, 2008, 19:56:

Did you make it out of the hotel room?

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Cerealkiller says on Sep 17, 2008, 02:20:

Hmm I cant help but wonder if this clown has even made it to Colombia.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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johnny2008 says on Sep 17, 2008, 02:30:

yeah he went out but everywhere was closed!

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cali_brahh says on Sep 17, 2008, 06:19:

I have to admit i felt the same way when I arrived in Cali. I felt a bit 'confined' because i knew no one and all that. I grew some big cojones and went out anyways. now Cali loves me

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GregYohn says on Sep 17, 2008, 09:58:

Hola!

I am pretty domestic here in Cali now. Today, we go shopping at CarreFour for groceries and drink some Cervezas with lime & salt after having baby beef for lunch!

Try visiting HomeCenter or Carrefour in Bogota. You might find people that will talk to you! We met a nice couple in Barranqilla that were visiting from Bogota.

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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jonas says on Sep 17, 2008, 11:13:

It should be easy to get into longer conversations with strangers at pharmacies if you make up some disease like gonorrhea.

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

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