Is Bogata safe?

aztec says on May 24, 2005, 04:13:

Is Bogata safe? This is objective criticism and not meant to be an attack. My observation as a gringo in Bogotá, Colombia leads me to believe you will be better respected if you learn to correctly spell Colombia and Bogotá.

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Chavo del 8 says on May 24, 2005, 04:42:

yea, lot of prejudice

yea, lot of prejudice and mis-information. Bogota is like every big city, there are places where you can go and others which are better avoided. You have that in NY LA CHICAGO..., too.

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bogota says on May 24, 2005, 04:43:

Aztec Good observation and great advice.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 24, 2005, 04:46:

And Antioquia

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Chavo del 8 says on May 24, 2005, 04:46:

Actually 'Bacata' is

Actually 'Bacata' is also a version which is well received in Bogota.

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 24, 2005, 17:17:

What? Well, putting the "holier then thou" stuff aside, you managed to not answer the question. With so much knowledge at you obvious disposal certainly you can expound a bit for the rest of us "unwashed". Thanks for the constructive crticism and best of luck to you with you grammer school.


Gringo rojo :-)

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 24, 2005, 17:21:

Sorry folks... Sorry folks, at 3am it is tough to see, much less spell well. Anyway, my comment was for the individual who managed to not answer the question and instead devote time to fairly unconstructive critiques. Thank you for the help from the others who did give me answers - it is appreciated.

Gringo rojo :-)

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santiBOG says on May 24, 2005, 19:09:

Sunsetsrbest I believe aztec's comment was well intended and it's true. By the way, it's grammAr, not grammEr.

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platano says on May 24, 2005, 19:14:

Sunsetsrbest, North Bogota is safer than South Bogota. Anywhere you go in Bogota you need to be alert, but you can live there safely, if you take care.

Plátano, el banano verde
Oxigeno Verde ¡Libertad por Ingrid y los demás!

plátano

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utopiacowboy says on May 24, 2005, 20:51:

The site's about entertainment not information.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 25, 2005, 06:12:

The Pope... Can't help you with that one, but I am pretty sure he wipes his ass with trees - yes? (jajajaja)

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 25, 2005, 06:14:

Entertainment... Sorry to hear that... here I was actually thinking I might actually have found a place to real information. How silly of me to think that. Thanks

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Crazy4Cali says on May 25, 2005, 06:17:

Don't you love it... when someone joins a message board and after just one day is already complaining that it's not going their way?

If you just want information, go to an encyclopedia. If you want to sit around the virtual camp fire and swap stories or just listen to some tall tales, then pull up a log and pass the aguardiente.

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 25, 2005, 06:19:

santibog... Great, now I have 2 of you English majors to listen to. I do not spend time worrying about perfect GRAMMER, nor do I worry about the spelling at 3am in the morning, but I DO anticipate people will help me with my INTENT - and I am happy most people here are being helpful. I wish you luck also, but please spare me the deconstruction of my grammar and writing structure - "forest for th trees" ok? Anyway, thanks for your efforts...

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Sunsetsrbest says on May 25, 2005, 06:22:

North vs. South... Thanks for the advice Platano. There are several sections of the noth side of Bogota... is there one or two to avoid, or is all of the norte fine?

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Colombiche says on May 25, 2005, 06:29:

Colombiche Hey guys,

Give the guy a break. He is just asking a questions, isn't this called the Friendly Talkzone? Who cares how long he has been part of PBH? Is this some sort of virtual initiation rite or something?

Sunset, as platano said Bogota is safer if you stay in the north. There are neigborhoods in the south you should avoid. Just exercice caution, don't go around wearing expensive jewellery or watches or a $700 leather jacket. Just exercice basic caution, let the locals guide you.

You will be fine.

Good luck :)

Colombiche.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on May 25, 2005, 06:31:

Ohhh let me correct my grammar In the post above I should have said "asking a question" not "asking a questions". Sorry, made a GRAMMMMMER error. But I promise I spoke good Canada and American bery good my amigo.

;)

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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fosth says on May 25, 2005, 07:30:

La Candelaria is safe in the day but a little bit dodgy at night. Cheap area to live though,good bars and some of the buildings are amazing.

"I would like to know what to watch for in the local climate and what precautions to take."
Only thing i can recommend is a warm blanket in the evenings!!

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aztec says on May 25, 2005, 07:40:

Sorry you took it the wrong way. Just trying to help you avoid some of the mistakes I made. I am surrounded by family who are Colombians and they do get irritated by this faux pas. Colombians are by nature forgiving and often reluctant to offer a correction that may embarrass you.

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carter says on May 25, 2005, 11:39:

Check your private messages I sent you some advice from my 6 months of living there.

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calipro says on May 25, 2005, 15:21:

Hey where's Get Smart..... I mean GIB when you need him. hehehe !!!

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caslug says on May 25, 2005, 15:40:

safety depends on YOU... rule thumb, north safer than central which safer than south, day is safer than night. But it's also depends on what u r looking for.

Most tourist places open during the day, and museums and historical sites are mostly in the center, so you'll have no reason to go down to south bogota other than maybe passing thru in a bus or taxi.

Most IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE "ASK THE LOCALS!!!", from taxi drivers to hotel clerks, ask about day and night situation. Don't just ask one local in the area, ask several to get a general consensus. Since taxis are cheap, use them especially at night. Another recomendatation is during the day take bus or the transmil to see the areas in day.

Sunset, if u been to lima then N. Bogota is similar to miraflores and surrounding areas, quite safe, while central bogota is similar to central lima. Barranco at night is similar to chapinero at night. hope that help with references. Personally i can't recall ever walking thru a bad/dangerous area at night in ANY city in COL, because instead of walking i take a cab.

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