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Everything you need to know before travelling to Bogotá and Colombia, written by the people who guide here every day.

Our guides’ recommendations in Bogotá

Our guides’ recommendations in Bogotá

Where to eat, which museums, where to withdraw cash without losing on fees, and what to do outside the city: the list we give to everyone who walks with us on the free tour.

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3 Days in Bogotá: A Complete Itinerary by a Local Guide

3 Days in Bogotá: A Complete Itinerary by a Local Guide

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.

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: How to Visit It from Bogotá

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: How to Visit It from Bogotá

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.

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Free Walking Tour in Bogotá: How It Works and How Much to Tip

Free Walking Tour in Bogotá: How It Works and How Much to Tip

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.

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Lake Guatavita: The Lagoon Behind the El Dorado Legend

Lake Guatavita: The Lagoon Behind the El Dorado Legend

How to visit Lake Guatavita from Bogotá: opening hours, prices, how long the walk takes, and the Muisca history behind the El Dorado myth.

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Monserrate: Hours, Prices and How to Go Up Without Picking the Wrong Day

Monserrate: Hours, Prices and How to Go Up Without Picking the Wrong Day

Monserrate cable car and funicular hours and prices, the walking path, and why Tuesday is the day that catches most travellers out.

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What to Eat in Bogotá: Fruits You've Never Heard Of, Ajiaco and Cacao

What to Eat in Bogotá: Fruits You've Never Heard Of, Ajiaco and Cacao

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.

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Comuna 13, Medellín: How to Visit and What to Understand First

Comuna 13, Medellín: How to Visit and What to Understand First

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.

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Guatapé and the Peñol Rock: 702 Steps and Colombia's Most Colourful Town

Guatapé and the Peñol Rock: 702 Steps and Colombia's Most Colourful Town

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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