Everything you need to know before travelling to Bogotá and Colombia, written by the people who guide here every day.
What to see in Bogotá in 3 days without rushing: La Candelaria, Monserrate, the Gold Museum and a day trip to the Salt Cathedral. A realistic itinerary written by local guides.
How to reach the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá from Bogotá, what you'll see inside the mine, how long the visit takes and when to go to avoid the crowds.
What a free walking tour really is, why you need to book, how much people usually tip in Bogotá, and what you'll see on the walk through La Candelaria.
How to visit Lake Guatavita from Bogotá: opening hours, prices, how long the walk takes, and the Muisca history behind the El Dorado myth.
Monserrate cable car and funicular hours and prices, the walking path, and why Tuesday is the day that catches most travellers out.
What to eat in Bogotá and where: ajiaco, the exotic fruits of the markets, hot chocolate with cheese, and Colombian cacao. Written by local guides.
How to reach Comuna 13 by metro, what it costs, what the outdoor escalators are, and how this neighbourhood went from Medellín's most violent to one of its most visited.
How to visit Guatapé and climb the Peñol Rock from Medellín: price, hours, the 702 steps, and what the painted zócalos on the houses mean.
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