Things to see in Bogota?

christobeldawg says on Sep 28, 2009, 21:12:

Take the Monseratte lift. The view is great up there. The Gold Museum, and those around there, are very interesting. The National Museum is great. La Candalaria[check spelling], La Calera, both of those are cool places. I have not been to the Salt Cathedral, but a trip there, via old steam engine train, people say is excellent. 3 days is enough time, to see all of these places. If you had another couple of days, I would recommend Villa de lleva, the spanish colonial town, but it is a 3 hour drive from Bogota, so you may want to do that on another trip. Hope you enjoy your time there, in my home away from home.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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webmanco says on Sep 28, 2009, 21:24:

If one of the days is Sunday then Flee Market at San Pelayo and Hotel la Fontana. Sure there are more things to do, see, teather etc.

La Rebeca

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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theflatline says on Sep 28, 2009, 21:29:

They do have those scummy old fountains en la Candelaria.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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lpdiver says on Sep 29, 2009, 02:41:

When I get back there I want to have a guitar made for me at the funky shop in the candelaria.

ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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TravelFamily says on Sep 29, 2009, 05:16:

Ipdiver - that sounds interesting - what shop is that??

I can't recommend the flea market at La Fontana - pretty expensive. Usaquen is nice to walk around and have lunch. San Andresito is great if you need a few DVD's or sunglasses. I would definitely go up Monserrate and get to the Gold Museum - you can't go wrong with them! The Salt Cathedral (Zipaquira) is amazing, but you might not have enough time.

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine~

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Sep 29, 2009, 05:53:

Damn, Overtime with the deletion button.. When I went to bed there were like 30 comments.. Now dwindled down to 10... lol

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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dwmte7 says on Sep 29, 2009, 05:56:

want a guitar, tony..............maranilla.

patriarch

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Monpirri says on Sep 29, 2009, 06:04:

Sopas de Mama y Postres de la Abuela
Cra. 9 No. 10-59 Tel:2434432

"Mi Tolima" Restaurant, the best tamales Tolimenses in Bogota.
The place is located on Ave. Boyaca or Primera de Mayo? I will find out soon.
Darloup, I have not been to any of the above places but soon I will visit one or both.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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webmanco says on Sep 29, 2009, 06:04:

Not Marranilla but Marinilla en Antioquía.

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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johnny2009 says on Sep 29, 2009, 06:09:

I like to stand outside the Military Hospital asking people in a French accent. "Where is the Military Hospital please?

You could do that

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 29, 2009, 07:11:

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"this may seem a strange post but it is not...when in colombia men need to be aware that colombia women may try to be seductive and entice a travelling gringo to have sex with them..to be forewarned is to be forearmed..." -- pow wow

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Haddeman says on Sep 29, 2009, 07:23:

There are some very interesting trees you could measure.

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sloopskipper says on Sep 29, 2009, 08:10:

Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Sep 29, 2009, 05:53 (today): flag

"Damn, Overtime with the deletion button.."

??

Seems that some people think "everybody's outa step but me".

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goin_south says on Sep 29, 2009, 09:24:

the best thing to see in Bogota .........IS BOGOTA.....
............ from atop Monserrate, on a clear day.
Just like Dawg said so.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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robbie1 says on Sep 29, 2009, 09:29:

Patriarch, you forgot barrio portal del sur circa la picada prison. Absolutely beautiful area.

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 29, 2009, 10:49:

johnny2009 says on Sep 29, 2009, 10:57:

Always the same crap isn't it?
A city of 8 million with only 3 things to do and one of them involves a train ride to a wanky salt cathedral.

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 29, 2009, 11:08:

goin_south says on Sep 29, 2009, 11:16:

okay johnny2009... how 'bout this, then: Darloup could try fleecing Ms Nelly encima de Monserrate, behind One of the Twelve Stages of the Cross, leading up to the church.

Hey Darloup, .. you must go have dinner in the Restaurante San Ysidro, atop Monserrate. (Now! This is something most gringos don't do, because most are too fokn cheap) By day or by night. It's a treat. One of the Best dining experiences ever. Anywhere. It's Five Star dining. The Ultimate in Ambience. The 'most attentive' Service. They always have their Eyes on ya, even when you think not, and they never miss a step,... they are there almost exactly when you need. These guys are professionals of the highest caliber. The food is very good. Very old, but Very Elegant.

Of course, if you are not yet married, .... you'll have to deal with 'The Curse'.... lol
Good Luck.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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johnny2009 says on Sep 29, 2009, 11:25:

I am not having a go Darloup, I just think the suggestions are always the same, you might want to add to your list the Botero Collection if you are in that area anyway.

I am working on a list of 10 other things to do in Bogotá, maybe one day someone will be able to spend more than one afternoon there without running out of things to do

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theflatline says on Sep 29, 2009, 12:05:

I had coffee with Johnny2009, and I have to say, that was one of the most interesting things I have done in Bogota in the last 20 years.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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johnny2009 says on Sep 29, 2009, 12:37:

By the way Darloup, yes taking me for a coffee is one of the things in my list that I am working on

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johnny2009 says on Sep 29, 2009, 12:47:

I should add that I also enjoyed my couple of hours with theflatline. Coming from the USA where everything is bigger and better, I was surprised to find that he was barely over 1 metre tall and has no hair

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dwmte7 says on Sep 29, 2009, 12:49:

interesting you know about the land fill, patriarch.....do tell us about it.
d

patriarch

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dwmte7 says on Sep 29, 2009, 15:20:

it's apparent that real patriarchs--being the basureros that they are--kinda like fry guys--bring the stench with them.

patriarch

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Gator says on Sep 29, 2009, 18:54:

1. Spend some time in La Candelaria and Plaza Bolivar, Catedral Primada de Bogota, Museo Militar, Quinta de Bolivar, the Botero Collection. For for lunch seafood Mar de La Candelaria(be warned this is the government district so lunch tend to be a bit hetic. More than you can see in an afternoon.

2. The Gold museum-you can spend four or five hours here

3. Last but not least the cable car to the top of Monserrate.Restaurante San Ysidro, best done in the evening so you can watch the lights come on in Bogotá below.

4 Plan a dinner at the Nazca Restaurant (comida peruana ), at Calle 74 Cra 5. Not cheap but very good-forget Friday night with out a reservation.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 29, 2009, 18:58:

Visit GIB/DG in rehab?

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 29, 2009, 19:15:

makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 29, 2009, 19:19:

http://bogota.vive.in/restaurantes/bogota/leococinaycava/LUGAR-WEB-FIC...
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g294074-d944295-Reviews-Le...

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stocktrader says on Sep 29, 2009, 22:02:

if you want upscale restaurants go to zona G .(70 st?) you can go to Santa Barbara mall (116 st with 7a) and have dinner in Usaquen. there are plenty of good restaurants in that area.

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goin_south says on Sep 29, 2009, 22:03:

Hey! Johnny2009.... you think we could 'do coffee' in a few weeks?

(of course! con mi novia..... you thought I was gonna do coffee alone with you?... give a fokn break)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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goin_south says on Sep 29, 2009, 22:04:

no extras, necessary... I like my coffee black.
(or, maybe with some Tequila Rose Chocolate and mi novia)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Monpirri says on Oct 2, 2009, 15:22:

Darloup here are another great places to visit:
Casa Vieja
Calle 70 # 6-23
Tels: 310 5243/ 310 5247
Bogota
www.casavieja.com.co
If you stop by this place say hi to Carolina, she is the Manager.

Also I highly recommend Club Colombia Restaurant

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:11:

webmanco says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:15:

Both at the airport and terminal the buses, there is a tickets/fares system where depending where you are heading, a ticket is issued to you, once you arrive to the destination you will pay whatever is printed in the ticket given to you.

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:15:

El Piloto says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:28:

Bogota for Foodies Questions:

I see a couple recommendations for San Isidro atop Monserrate. Is the food really that good or is it a place that people like because of the setting and views? There's a general rule here in the States that the higher in elevation a restaurant, and the more it revolves, the worse the food!

Has anyone been to both Leo Cocina y Cava and Estrella De Los Rios to compare the two? Am curious if you were to do one high-end modern Colombian dinner which of these you would pick? Both sound amazing.

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:32:

El Piloto says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:41:

Estrella de los Rios is also in La Macarena.

http://www.estrelladelosrios.com/el-restaurante/

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:46:

El Piloto says on Oct 4, 2009, 10:49:

Haven't been to either yet but will be in BOG next week and looking to try at least one of those spots for dinner.

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 4, 2009, 14:10: