Bogotá
From Halal Explorer
Catedral Primada de Colombia clocktower at Christmas - The clocktower of Catedral Primada during Christmas, with Monserrate Sanctuary looming above
Bogotá's sheer size and (outdated) violent reputation are intimidating for visitors, but the city opens up to the savvy traveler with incredible riches befitting the capital of Colombia and one of the biggest city's in Latin America. Historic riches—its well preserved historical quarter has a good claim to be the original capital of Spanish colonial South America, as the capital of the vast New Kingdom of Granada, placed strategically close to mythical El Dorado. Artistic riches—the small historical quarter alone is home to dozens of experimental theaters and diverse art galleries dot the most popular neighborhoods pressed against the dramatic Eastern Andes peaks. Culinary riches—its several dining neighborhoods play host to world-class restaurants representing all the world's cuisines, traditional and modern, frequented by the local jet set crowd. Rich with Halal dining and the party lasts well into the night at sweaty salsa clubs, English pubs, caffeinated indie rock shows, cocktail lounges, steakhouses-cum-dance parties and amidst drawn-out conversations in coffeeshops and corner cafes in this decidedly intellectual university town known as the Athens of South America. You could see the sights in a few days, or linger for a month to live the cosmopolitan life.
Contents
- 1 Districts
- 2 Bogotá Halal Travel Guide
- 3 Travel to Bogotá
- 4 Get Around
- 5 What to see in Bogotá
- 6 Top Travel Tips
- 7 Study in Bogotá
- 8 Local Language in Bogotá
- 9 How to work legally in Bogotá
- 10 Shopping in Bogotá
- 11 Halal Restaurants & Food in Bogotá
- 12 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bogotá
- 13 Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Bogotá
- 14 Ramadan Celebrations in Bogotá
- 15 Muslim Friendly Hotels
- 16 Stay Safe
- 17 Medical Issues in Bogotá
- 18 Cope in Bogotá
- 19 News & References Bogotá
- 20 More Muslim friendly Destinations from Bogotá
Districts
The city of Bogotá is divided into 20 distinct localities, or Districts and every visit to this city should include touring at least three or four of them, depending on the purpose and extent of one's travel. The "must-sees" include La Candelaria, Chapinero-Zone T and the Zone Rosa. A little extra time to explore La Macarena in Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé, Bogotá/Parque 93|Parque 93 and Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén's colonial center would be time well spent.
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| region1name=Bogotá/La Candelaria|La Candelaria | region1color=#de2a36 | region1items= | region1description=Despite having a bit of a (snarky) reputation among well-to-do Bogotanos as a slum filled with drug-abusing hipsters, La Candelaria is the city's beautiful historic neighborhood and the seat of the national government, a bohemian hotspot for the arts, has a good claim to be the original capital of South America—all travelers must visit.
| region2name=Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé-Los Mártires | region2color=#d5dc76 | region2items= | region2description=The traditional downtown area, which surrounds La Candelaria, has far less appeal to more cautious tourists due to frequent violent crime, but travelers should make a point to visit the great restaurants in its (safe) northern neighborhood, La Macarena, near the International Center.
| region3name=Bogotá/Chapinero-Zone G|Chapinero-Zone G | region3color=#4f93c0 | region3items= | region3description=El Chapinero is one of the city's genuinely coolest neighborhoods and the center of nightlife. Zone G is arguably the best spot in the city for fine dining.
| region4name=Bogotá/Zone Rosa|Zone Rosa | region4color=#d56d76 | region4items= | region4description=Every great South American city has a Zone Rosa—it's the dedicated nightlife neighborhood, heavily policed and filled with restaurants, pretty leafy streets and expensive clubs!
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| region6name=Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén | region6color=#71b37b | region6items= | region6description=Favored by wealthy Bogotanos, Usaquén has huge high-end shopping malls, an old colonial center, a huge golf course and restaurants and clubs off-the-beaten-path (for tourists).
| region7name=Bogotá/Teusaquillo-Salitre|Teusaquillo-Salitre | region7color=#d09440 | region7items= | region7description=Teusaquillo-Salitre is home to the National University and the imposing fortress of the US Embassy, shopping at the slightly edgy neighborhood of Galerias, big parks that host major festivals and the planned city of Ciudad Salitre and its burgeoning business neighborhood and virtually all of the city's major sports venues.
| region8name=Bogotá/Northwest|Northwest | region8color=#a17eb1 | region8items= | region8description=A mix of wealthy and middle class neighborhoods, firmly off the beaten path for travelers, despite being just west of the major nightlife neighborhoods to the east.
| region9name=Bogotá/West|West | region9color=#69999f | region9items= | region9description=A vast and confusing jumble of poor and middle class neighborhoods and El Dorado International Airport.
| region10name=Bogotá/South|South | region10color=#b5d29f | region10items= | region10description=The much maligned South. It's arguably the most dangerous and pretty clearly the poorest part of town and it's a rather huge area, with over a quarter of the city's population. There is in fact plenty to do here, for the most intrepid travelers, in addition to Sumapaz National Park in the extreme, rural south.
Bogotá Halal Travel Guide
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With a population of about 8.8 million people, Bogotá sits roughly 8,660 feet (2640 m) above sea level in the Andino|Colombian Andes region. Orientation is relatively easy, as the mountains to the east are generally visible from most parts of the city.
To understand the sheer size of the city, consider that Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York City are the only North American city's larger than Bogotá. In fact, in 2008 the World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) from the United Kingdom ranked Bogotá as a world city comparable to San Francisco, Washington DC, Dubai, Buenos Aires or Berlin, grouped by their economical, political and cultural developments. What this means for the traveler is a world class urban destination.
Bogotá is a city of contrasts and as such it offers a unique experience to its visitors. Prepare to find a hectic balance between the new and the old; the peaceful and the frantic. Encounter century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers. Find peaceful tree lined bicycle routes cut through by wild-traffic avenues. Bogotá is a city with many layers. From internationally recognized universities to regional offices for multinational companies, Bogotá is Colombia's capital for official business dealings. It is a city that caters to a population that has been exposed to European and North American influences, which ensures that anything from traditional dishes (Ajiaco) to sushi or fast food restaurants can be found. It's one of the most modern and cosmopolitan city's of Latin America.
Bogota cityscape 3 - 290px|Bogota cityscape
Bogotá is divided by 4 sections: The South which is mainly the poorer section of the city, its population is most working class residents; The Downtown, is the city's original Downtown and hosts most of its traditional legacy locations, city and public offices and financial headquarters. Few people live in the area. The West, which is home to Bogotá's major sporting venues and outdoor parks, as well as residence areas for main middle class living; and The North which is where most modern development has taken place and combines many upscale living spaces with affluent shopping centers, boutiques, cafes, late night restaurants and many new business neighborhoods offering headquarters to many multinational corporations and neighborhoods for upper-middle and upper class residents.
During the last decades, due to the city's exponential growth, some of neighboring towns have been absorbed and are now considered within the metropolitan area of Greater Bogotá, like Chia, Soacha and Mosquera.
Travel to Bogotá
Fly to Bogotá
The city is served by El Dorado International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BOG) (~20 minutes from downtown in a taxi), that receives several Flights daily from New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta Airport, Houston, Miami Airport, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Paris Charles de Gaulle, São Paulo, Madrid Barajas, Barcelona El Prat, Frankfurt airport, Mexico City, [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]], Lima, Buenos Aires, Panamá City, Quito, Guayaquil, Oranjestad (Aruba), Willemstad (Curaçao) and Toronto among others. Tourists can also take advantage of the convenient connections and direct connecting Flights from Los Angeles, Washington, Santo Domingo, San Juan, Punta Cana, Valencia (Venezuela), La Habana, Montego Bay, London, Frankfurt and Orlando. Many international airlines such as JetBlue, United, Delta, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Canada, American Airlines, LAN, Gol, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Spirit and AeroGal amongst others.
Domestic flights are served by many airlines including Avianca (main Colombian airline), Copa Airlines, LAN, EasyFly, Satena and VivaColombia (a low-cost airline). Domestic flights of Avianca are served from the Puente Aéreo terminal, next to El Dorado terminal and features WiFi access to the Internet from almost every location. There are more than 20 daily Flights to the 2 airports located in Medellín, over 15 daily Flights to Cali and more than 10 to Cartagena (Colombia) | Cartagena. Taxis are regulated, reasonably priced and safe from the airport. El Dorado Airport is undergoing a complete makeover, which will end in 2012 and will make it bigger and more comfortable. El Dorado is also the third busiest airport in Latin America and the largest by cargo movement.
To get out from the airport into the city there are a couple of options:
- Regulated taxis. You first have to search for a stand where you will have to point out your destination and then they will print out a ticket indicating the price you will have pay. Then, pick up a taxi from the line and explain to the driver your destination. At the end of the journey you will have to pay only what is printed out in the ticket. The typical price will range from COP$15,000 to 25,000.
- Bus. Walking only some meters outside the main door entrance, you will find a "paradero" (bus stop) with frequent busetas passing by. Although thit is by far the cheapest option (around COP$1,500), it can be daring if you don't know the city already, since the bus only indicates the main places where it passes by. However, bus drivers are friendly and quite helpful and you can ask them to indicate you when the bus is passing a certain point of the city. A good option is to ask him to drop you close by a Transmilenio station and then continue your trip from there.
- Transmilenio. Bogotá's bus rapid transit (BRT) system extends to El Dorado avenue, so you can use the system to get into and out of the airport. You can only use the system if you have small luggage - you might not be allowed into the stations if you are carrying big suitcases. To get out, find the "Alimentador" (feeder) stops in front of the main terminal or the Puente Aéreo (if you travel with Avianca) - it is a green bus with "Transmilenio" on the side. This bus will bring you for free to the main "Portal El Dorado" station. Buy the Tullave card before entering the station and take the bus you need. People with Transmilenio or blue SITP jackets are ready to help (although most of them do not speak English - bring your Spanish phrasebook).
Travel by Bus to Bogotá
Santuario de Monserrate, Bogotá - Monserrate Sanctuary overlooking the city
The safety of bus travel in Colombia has greatly improved. However, foreigners should be cautious not to travel to areas of unrest and travel only during the day. Do not carry large amounts of cash with you as robberies are known to occur along some routes. Service in the 'upscale' buses is very good and they are very comfortable. Pick the most expensive service (just a couple of dollars extra) as these buses tend to be newer and better mechanical condition. Bogotá is also building 2 new terminals, one located far south and one on the north corner to serve buses going on those directions.
Buses run in and out of Bogotá's main station, El Terminal de Transporte de Bogotá. The station is clean and has standard amenities. Located at Calle 22 B, No 69-59, several bus companies have regular routes to destinations around the nation. To get from the airport, you can take a short taxi ride.
Take into consideration that most of the restaurants serving within the terminal can be expensive by Colombian standards, but well served. In case of need, it may be advisable to order a dish for 2 people or just to check places around the station.
The Terminal is divided in several color-coded areas that indicate the destinations to which companies in that area travel to : Yellow South, Blue East and West, Red North and International, Purple Arrivals.
The terminal's website has a useful Search Engine. Simply enter your destination as "destino" and it will list the companies serving that destination, schedules and approximate price.
Some common bus companies in Colombia that are found in this Terminal are :
- Expreso Bolivariano : This company has one of the most extensive networks. Some international destinations as well.
- Coomotor : Mostly destinations in Southern Colombia.
Get Around
The city of Bogotá is built on a grid system. A rather imperfect one, actually. Chaotic urban sprawl in the second half of the twentieth century, mostly driven by violence in the nationside and the immigration that ensued, made the city develop without any effective long term urban planning (or, in some cases, just plain bad urban planning). This has resulted in a lot of irregular blocks, twisting streets and diagonals cutting across what is supposed to be a perfect grid. Therefore and the apparently straightforward street address system has historically been more of a guideline as to where things are than a precise way to get to places. An update of the street addresses in much of the city was directed towards solving some glaring inconsistencies in getting around. Most places that tourists visit are easy to find nowadays, but you have been warned.
How-Bogota-Streets-are-Numbered-and-Named - Street arrangement of Bogotá based on the Cartesian coordinate system: North is to the right
Carreras (roads) are abbreviated as Cr., Kra. and Cra. and run parallel to the mountains from South to North. Carrera numbers increase from East to West, away from the mountains - so Carrera 7 is near the mountains and Carrera 100 is far from them - except for a very few carreras near the mountains that increase in reverse order and that have names like "Carrera 1 E" ('E' standing for East).
Calles (streets) cross the carreras and run from East to West. Calles are abbreviated as Cll. and Cl. For half of the city (the northern half Muslims are most likely to visit) calle numbers increase from South to North - so Calle 13 is near the center of the city, whereas Calle 250 is one the last streets before exiting Bogota on the northern side. Calles in the southern half work similarly to 'East' carreras near the mountains: the southern calle numbers increase from North to South, mirroring streets in the northern half. These are called things like "Calle 85 S" ('S' standing for South).
Aside from calles and carreras and there are 'diagonales' and 'transversales'. As their names suggest and they are not perfectly parallel to calles and carreras. However and the same numbering system applies to them. Diagonales are supposed to be deviations from calles, whereas transversales are supposed to be deviations from carreras. So, for example, Diagonal 107 runs sort of East-West and is somewhere around Calle 106 or 108.
Avenidas, abbreviated as Av. or Ave.., are larger, main streets. Geographically speaking, most avenidas somehow fit into one the four categories mentioned above, although some avenidas twist around. They have a classification and number as described above, but they also have a distinct name, like "Avenida Suba", "Avenida Boyacá" and whatnot. So, for example, Avenida Jiménez is a main street and, in the number system, is also called Calle 13.
Each address consists of a street and a series of numbers. For example, Calle 45 No. 24-15 (sometimes written as CL 45 # 24 - 15 or CL 45 24 15), means (1) the location is on Calle 45, (2) of the two insecting carreras nearby and the one with the lower number is Carrera 24 (since in this case we are talking about carreras, it means the nearest carrera to the East of the location; if we were talking about calles, it would be the nearest calle to the South of the location) and (3) the location is roughly 15 meters from the intersection of Calle 45 and Carrera 24. Furthermore, since the last number, 15, is odd and the location is on the southern side of Calle 24 (if the location were on a carrera, it would be on the west side of it). Even numbers at the end have the opposite meaning.
Best way to travel in Bogotá by a Taxi
While ubiquitous and affordable, taxis are arguably the most visible representative to the world of Bogotá's worst side. Travelers used to being cheated by taxi drivers probably aren't yet acquainted with the paseo millionario, or "Millionaire Ride," where a taxi driver swings by to pick up well-armed accomplices who then rob you, possibly drug you and almost certainly take you to multiple ATMs to forcibly withdraw a large sums of money. This rather extreme training is actually pretty common. Taxis should not be hailed off the street—only called through dispatch. Nice restaurants and any place of lodging will be happy to do this for you and will express genuine concern if they think you are going to try to hail one. Otherwise, call one yourself at 599-9999, 311-1111 or 411-1111. Sometimes it can take a while to get one, though, so it's good to have a back up. If public transit isn't your thing, consider keeping a private vehicle service on hand. They are pretty good deal for the money, when all is considered and your hotel or business should be able to recommend one.
The cab hailing app Uber is a safe and affordable option in Bogota, though will require you to have Internet access from your phone. Uber rides can take a while to reach you, particularly if you are in the La Candelaria area.
If calling for a taxi and the driver will want to confirm that it is you who called by asking for a "clave" (key), which is always the last two digits of the phone from which you called to request the taxi. Each taxi has a meter which should increment one tick every 1/10 kilometers or 30 seconds and starts at 25 ticks. The rate chart is printed on a card in the taxi. Nearly all taxi drivers will try to take advantage of you in one way or another; be sure the taxi meter is started when you begin your trip. Tipping is never necessary—be sure to count your change and be on the lookout for both counterfeit coins and notes. There are extra charges for the airport, holidays and nights (after 8PM). Surcharge details are printed on the fare card. Surcharge for ordering a taxi arriving at your house is COP$600, extra charge after 8PM is COP$1,600, even if you are starting your trip before that time. Holidays and Sundays are also extra charged COP$1,600. Lock the doors of the taxi, especially after dark. If you experience a problem in a taxi or with the driver, dial 123 to report a complaint with the police. You should also call the company with which the taxi is registered.
In other hand If you are interested in a more private and professional option, you can hire a Shuttle Service. This kind of services often have wide range of vehicles and can be paid by credit card so you won't have to worry about carrying cash all the time.
By Transmilenio
TransMilenio Bogota Map - 630px
Bogota's rapid bus service and the Transmilenio is extremely affordable, clean and efficient. It carries commuters to numerous corners of the city in exclusive lanes, bypassing the notorious city traffic. Tickets cost COP$2,000-1,700 (you must buy the card beforehand for COP$3,000). The downside, though, is a result of is own success—it's terribly crowded during rush hour and even sometimes during the rest of the day.
The vehicles used in that systems are articulated buses; they are fast and safe, but could be full during the afternoon times. The system also uses different kinds of stations: the simples offers bus services at the right and left sides (north-south;east-west) and the intermediates are located in middle points and have complete services, such as elevators, station libraries, bikes parks, restrooms. Alimentadores services (buses that reach zones the articulated buses do not) and the portals the nine arrival and departure places of the buses, are located near the entrances to the city. Service ends 10PM–11PM, depending on the station. Intercity buses from the metropolitan area also arrive at these stations.
The sheer number of bus numbers is quite intimidating, but has a simple logic to it. (If you don't have time, use the trip planner and still probably ask some people at the station where to go.) There are actually only ten routes, demarcated by letters (and names, but don't worry about that). J and L routes will take you into the historic/political center, with J buses even stopping right at the Gold Museum. B buses will take you up through the North, with Calle 85 being the closest stop to the popular Zone Rosa, B buses take you to Portal del Norte, where you can catch inter-city buses up to Zipaquirá (for the Salt Gothic Church). K buses head out towards the airport.
Travel by Bus to Bogotá
Privately owned buses cruise all the main thorough fares and many side streets and are the principal form of transport for the working class and student class. Though they do follow specific routes and they do not have bus "stops"; you merely call to them like taxis and they will stop for you where you are standing. Placards in the large front windows list destinations, either neighborhoods or main street names. Upon entering you will be asked for the fare; if you are not traveling alone you may be asked "Para ambos?", for example, meaning "For both?", to see if you are paying for just yourself or for your companion. Then you pass through a turnstile to the seating areas. The buses come in three sizes, usually, long (like a school bus), medium and small (called busetas). All have turnstiles. To exit these buses, you go to the back door and either push a button located on one of the hand rails or next to the exit, or simply call out "Aqui, por favor!" (Here, please!) or "Pare!" (Stop!). Passengers are often expected to embark and disembark even from the middle of the street.
Sometimes vendors are allowed to enter the buses to sell Candies or small gift items (occasionally donating one to the driver for the privilege). Or, you may find entertainers such as singers or guitar players and even the more creative of the street beggars who will regale you with a long, poetic story of their sad situation before asking for donations. Even in the smallest buses, cramped full of people standing and sitting, it is a common sight. A Grammy-nominated singer named Ilona got her start performing on buses around Bogotá.
You can plan which bus you need to take ahead of time using a combination of Google maps (which shows stops and bus lines) and the ?lServicio=Rutas&lTipo=busqueda SITP] website, though that works only for SITP buses.
The cost for riding on a private bus normally costs COP$1450 during the day and COP$1500 during the night.
By colectivo
Colectivos cover practically every major route of the city and can generally be flagged down at any point on a primary street. Watch these small buses for lists of destinations displayed on their windshields, or ask the driver (in Spanish) if he passes the neighborhood or intersection you are going to. Not very comfortable, but they are faster than a common bus and it's also used as a shuttle for routes that don't have so much affluence, it can take you almost anywhere.
Travel by bicycle in Bogotá
Bogotá has Latin America's largest network of cycling|bicycle routes, called 'Ciclorutas.' On Sunday's and public holidays, many main and secondary roads are closed to cars for the Ciclovia from 7AM Monday - 2PM, a special feature of Bogotá, where people can run, bicycle, inline skate or just watch from the side. There are refreshment stands along the way and most parks host some type of event such as yoga, dancing, stretching, spinning, etc. To get a bicycle you can rent a bike or going for a guided Bike tour on Bogota's Ciclorutas or participating in the Ciclovia are fun and healthy ways to get to know the city and to get closer to the people.
What to see in Bogotá
Many landmark events in the history of Colombian and South American independence took place in Bogotá/La Candelaria|La Candelaria the historic mid-sixteenth Century colonial neighborhood that hosts the national government, including the near killing and escape of Simon Bolivar and the execution of revolutionary heroine Policarpa Salavarrieta, known as 'La Pola,' and the Grito de Libertad, known as the beginning of the region's revolution. The neighborhood is indeed teeming with history and there are a lot of interesting museums (arguably the best being the Gold Museum the Botero Museum) and old churches. Some of its lovely streets are pedestrian-only. The most important places are Catedral Primada and Palacio de Nariño on Plaza de Bolívar, Iglesia del Carmen, Biblioteca Luis A Arango and the Colonial Art Museum and the colonial architecture of the houses and buildings. Almost all the museums are free. La Candelaria also contains numerous Catholic Churches, many of them centuries-old. The Colombian-American and Colombian-French cultural centers are located in La Candelaria and a Colombian-Spanish cultural center is under construction.
Outside La Candelaria and the most famous site is up the mountains over Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé at the Sanctuary of Monserrate, which you can see from virtually any place in the city. Take the funicular up, or if you are feeling brave and athletic, hike it. Santa Fé also is home to the National Museum and the Modern Art Museum.
The northern neighborhoods that are so popular for dining and dining really don't have all that much to see, in terms of traditional sightseeing, aside from the small colonial center in Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén. The park known as Bogotá/Parque 93|Parque 93 is rather pretty, though.
There are a couple interesting sights in Bogotá/Teusaquillo-Salitre|Ciudad Salitre, for those either staying out there or those with plenty of time, having seen the more famous sights downtown, including the Botanical Gardens and the Maloka Science Center.
Halal Tours and Excursions in Bogotá
Bogota (Colombia) - Parque de los Periodistas
Downtown Day Tour
No visitor to Bogota skips the historic Downtown and La Candelaria neighborhood. In fact most affordable lodging and dining options can be found this side of town making it highly desirable by low-budget travelers and backpackers, given its close location to many of the city's attractions. Start your way on Avenida Septima and Calle 14, just arriving Parque Santander. Take the opportunity to visit the world famous Museo del Oro, or Gold Museum for its legendary El Dorado collections. Then continue south one block up to Avenida Jimenez and give your camera a workout at one of Bogota's most famous and historic intersections, where a couple of ancient churches and 19th century buildings collide. Turn east (towards the mountains) and walk up Avenida Jimenez alongside downtown's famous Eje Ambiental or Environmental Axis, which is a section of the avenue that has been closed off to vehicles except Transmilenio, to make way for a generous tree-lined pedestrian sidewalk and an enclosed water stream. Many historic and famous buildings are located alongside the Eje Ambiental, home to Bogota's most famous and traditional companies like El Tiempo and the Bank of the Republic. A few blocks east just past the Parque de los Periodistas the Eje Ambiental starts bending northwise, so leave the axis and turn south instead via one of the small streets that branch into the neighborhood and make your way up to Calle 13 and Carrera 2, el Chorro de Quevedo, unofficial center of La Candelaria, where it is argued that the City of Bogota was founded back in 1538. Today, bohemian life meets to enjoy arts, culture and music at this spot. On the way make sure to take in the whimsical coloring and architecture of the neighborhood's streets and colonial houses. Continue on Carrera 2 southward a couple of blocks up until Calle 11 and turn west once again just in front of La Salle University: You'll be glad you do since you've been climbing constantly eastward so enjoy your walk back down. Make sure to notice the eccentric street names found on picturesque signs at every corner. Make your way down west on Calle 11 and you will pass by the Museo Botero, museum showcasing some of famous Colombian painter Botero's private art collection and work. Another block down is the Centro Cultural Garcia Marquez, modern cultural center and venue that includes Library, Art Galleries, concert halls and lesson rooms, with year-round events and displays for all tastes and audiences interested in culture and the arts. Continue down west and reach the Plaza de Bolivar the city's overwhelming main square surrounded by neoclasic government palaces and the Catedral Primada, largest church in the nation. After taking in the many sights, you might want to leave the square southbound for a couple of blocks on Carrera Septima to check out the Presidential Palace and its Presidential Guard. Finally turn around back Carrera Septima northward until you find Transmilenio, just about where you started!
Top Travel Tips
Outside of Bogota
Consider an excursion to Zipaquirá with its impressive Zipaquirá|Catedral de Sal. Shared or private guided tours can be booked in hotels/hostels or you can go there Zipaquirá|by bus or train.
Performances and Festivals
- On some Friday nights, parts of Avenida Septima are closed in the Centro and you can see all sorts of street performers, live music, magic shows, buy crafts and street food. If you don't mind crowds its worth a visit.
- Check out the Iberoamerican Theater Festival the biggest theater festival in the world (occurs every two years during Easter Week).
Other activities
El campin stadium bogota - International football game at El Campin Stadium
- Catch a football (soccer) game at El Campin Stadium. Easily accessible by Transmillenio and with a capacity of 48,000 spectators, it hosts games for the Colombian international squad as well as for professional league home teams Millionarios and Santa Fe. Avoid the north and south section for these home games which are populated by rival supporter groups; instead get a ticket for the eastern or Western wings. International game tickets start from COP$20,000 and home games at COP$16,000.
- Take a cab or Transmilenio to a working-class neighborhood in the southside. Sit down in a 'panaderia' (bakery), order a "colombiana" brand soda and some good bread. Sit down and breathe the environment of the regular Colombian. Don't narrow yourself to the upscale Norte. Since picking out one of these neighborhoods can be dangerous and the best ones to do so: Santa Isabel, 20 de Julio, The Tunal area.
- Go to Parque Simon Bolivar and chill like rolos (Bogota citizens) do, walk around the town's biggest park or ride the train.
- Ciclovía - Every Sunday and national holiday from 7AM Monday - 2PM, major avenues are closed to cars and thousands of people turn out to bike, skate, jog and walk. You can join on foot or by renting a bicycle in the Candelaria neighborhood with Bogotravel tours.
- Sabana de Bogotá - Who would have imagined that there exists a fascinating natural wonder right in the heart of Bogotá? The wetlands of the Sabana (savannah) de Bogotá is where the rivers slow down a bit to rest on the plateau and “clean up” after flowing down from mountains. The water then continues to flow into the valleys to rejoin with the rivers below, including the Bogotá and Magdalena rivers.
Study in Bogotá
Bogotá has numerous educational institutions. Some of the top universities include the National University [https://, Universidad de los Andes , Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Universidad del Rosario, Universidad Externado ,Universidad Santo Tomas , Universidad de la Sabana and Universidad de la Salle . However and there are many privately and publicly funded universities and schools.
If you want to learn (Spanish), universities are an excellent option since they have all inclusive plans. They not only offer Spanish courses but also Mandarin, Japanese, French, (German), Italian, etc. Also, many embassies have institutions that teach languages, such as the Centro Colombo Americano and the British Council, The Italian Institute, Goethe Institut, The French Alliance and the Brazil-Colombia Cultural Institute (IBRACO).
If you are looking for a more personalized education you can look for some of the Spanish schools in Bogota. Some of them are: Relato, com/ Whee Institute (non-profit)] and te.com Spanish World Institute Bogotà.
Local Language in Bogotá
The Spanish spoken in Bogotá is considered among the most neutral and clear in the world. If you know the basics, you'll probably be fine. Bogotá is full of English academies and bilingual schools, so English is spoken by many people. The most "tourist" areas are full of young students who go to bilingual schools and generally and they will help you translate. Colombians love to show off the best of their country to reduce the negative image it has among foreigners.
How to work legally in Bogotá
It is illegal to work in Colombia without a proper working visa. Visas can be obtained by employers on your behalf.
There is also a significant market for English and other language teachers.
Shopping in Bogotá
Local products worth bringing home include :
- Inexpensive handicrafts and silver jewelry from vendors. One of the cheapest and picturesque places to buy handicrafts is Pasaje Rivas (Calle 9 no. 9). You can access the narrow hall filled with small stores crossing Plaza de Bolívar, where de Major's and president's office is located.
- Coffee-based products
- Leather handbags, shoes and wallets.
- Uncut and cut emeralds brought in from the world's best emerald mines
In Usaquen you can find a huge flea market on Sundays.
Visit a Muslim Friendly Mall in Bogotá
The nicest malls in town are generally in the North, in Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén and the east of Suba: Unicentro, Hacienda Santa Barbara, Santa Ana, Palatino, Cedritos, Santafé and Parque la Colina, Iserra 100, Bulevar Niza.
The chicest area of Bogota, Bogotá/Zone Rosa|Zone T in the neighborhood of Chapinero, is surrounded by the upscale malls of Andino, Atlantis Plaza and El Retiro which holds various upscale boutiques such as Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Loewe and many more.
More Affordable Shopping Malls : Downtown: San Martín, Calima. West and Northwest: Gran Estación, Salitre Plaza, Hayuelos, Metrópolis, Plaza Imperial, Unicentro de Occidente, Titán Plaza. South: Plaza de las Américas, Centro Mayor.
Halal Restaurants & Food in Bogotá
Local food
Arepas: Corn flour based pancakes, sometimes made with Cheese or slightly salted.
Empanadas: The closest comparison would be pastries. These are popular all over South America, so generally each country/region has their own recipe. The filling consists of Meat, potato, vegetables and Rice wrapped in a corn flour crust.
Tamal: Usually eaten for breakfast. A mixture of Meat, Chicken, potato, vegetables and yellow corn wrapped in plantain leaves and then boiled. Should be accompanied by a large mug of hot Chocolates.
Ajiaco: Traditional thick soup based on three kinds of potatoes, Chicken, avocado, dairy cream, herbs, corn, among others, eaten for Christmas and other important festivals. Typically from the altiplano region and considered the city's official dish.
Pizza and burgers. OK, can we really call these traditional Bogotá meals? One could surmise they're from here, seeing their omnipresence. The city does both quite well and you just need to do a 360° turn to find some.
Casual dining
Options are many for casual dining, unsurprisingly for a Latin American city of seven million people. Bogotanos love food from all over, so you'll find a good mix of Colombian food, as well as good quality food from North America (especially Pizzas and burgers!) and Asia. Note that the Chinese food is almost always Colombianized, which can be pretty good anyway, but is almost never the real deal. Sushi is likewise easy to find, but of below-average quality. The clear exception is (upscale) Wok, which has several locations and for a North American-price will serve you top-notch sushi and other authentic East and Southeast Asian dishes.
For lunch, definitely try a corrientazo—a small eatery that is only open for lunch, serving people on their lunch break a delicious full meal, with soup, fresh squeezed fruit juice, a Meat dish, several starch offerings and additional fruit on the side. You'll know corrientazos by their well-advertised and extremely limited menu, which often consists of only one available main course! Best options are traditional ajiaco, bandeja paisa, or fish. Sometimes the advertisement is just "almuerzo" (lunch) on a cardboard sign. Prices are astoundingly low: around COP$3,500-10,000/meal.
Rotisserie Chicken is not far away, often called Chicken "broaster," and is just fabulous. They'll pass you plastic gloves to wear while you eat it to keep your fingers clean.
If constant Meat and starch isn't your thing and the more popular neighborhoods have lots of places just selling fruit and fruit juice/smoothies, often selling ice cream too. The fruit in Colombia is outstanding and the juice bars are unbelievably cheap.
And there's always Crepes & Waffles, a ubiquitous Bogotá chain that—with such a focus—can't help but be great.
Restaurants
There are a few dedicated gourmet zone and the most impressive of which is Bogotá/Chapinero-Zone G|Zone G (G for Gourmet). It's a quiet, residential-looking neighborhood jam packed with absolutely incredible, world-class restaurants. Other places to look for high-end dining are (naturally) the Bogotá/Zone Rosa|Zone Rosa, as well as Bogotá/Parque 93|Parque 93, the La Macarena neighborhood of Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé and a little further afield in Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén.
For dining with a view and there are two restaurants up at Monserrate that are not at all tourist traps—they are excellent, modern, high-end restaurants. Just outside the city on the road to La Calera is Tramonti, another mountaintop restaurant less-known to tourists, but done up like a Swiss mountain chalet and perfect for watching the sunset and the lights come on.
Nightlife in Bogotá is very diverse and you can almost certainly find whatever experience it is you are looking for. There are English pubs, Latin dance halls, electronic music clubs, quiet storefront bars, wacky themed clubs, salsa clubs, a huge indie-rock scene (if Cali is salsa, Bogotá is rock n' roll), megaclubs, cocktail lounges, etc.
The cosmopolitan side of Bogotá nightlife is overwhelmingly to be found in Bogotá/Zone Rosa|Zone Rosa and Bogotá/Parque 93. It's a little more spread out and sparse, but you'll find similar places in Bogotá/Chapinero-Zone G|Chapinero Central, Bogotá/Usaquén|Usaquén and even Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé and Bogotá/La Candelaria|La Candelaria. Chapinero Central and La Candelaria tend to be more bohemian/hipster/artsy/young. Chapinero is also the center of nightlife.
eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bogotá
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With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Bogotá. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.
The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Bogotá. Key components include:
Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Bogotá: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Bogotá.
Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Bogotá: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Bogotá, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Bogotá.
Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Bogotá, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.
Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Bogotá, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.
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Ramadan Celebrations in Bogotá
Ramadan 2025 in Bogotá
Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.
The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025
The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025
The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025
The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024
Muslim Friendly Hotels
If you are going to stay in Bogota, keep in mind the location; Most low-budget visitors choose to stay in La Candelaria the colonial neighborhood in the center of the city. There are many cheap, nice hostels where you can meet travelers from all around the world. The historic neighborhood as well as all the major museums and some nightlife options are within walking distance. The deserted neighborhood streets are unsafe after dark on weeknights, though. Pressure from neighborhood groups to oust the remaining criminals has caused police presence to increase but you must always remain cautious. Check the location very carefully before you choose a place to stay, security is worse in the tiny deserted streets uphill and closer to Egypto neighborhood.
You'll find several hotels in the upscale northern neighborhoods like the Bogotá/Zone Rosa|Zone Rosa, Bogotá/Parque 93|Parque 93, as well as in Bogotá/Teusaquillo-Salitre|Ciudad Salitre on the airport highway. Security won't be such an issue but prices are much higher. Nevertheless, you won't have any problem hailing a taxi at 6AM in the morning in the northern neighborhoods, because your hotel would be just around the junction from nightclub, or on the way to the airport. On the other hand, you can find low to medium priced hotels and hostels more expensive than La Candelaria's around downtown or near universities, especially in Bogotá/Chapinero-Zone G|Chapinero Central.
Note than most hostels carry a strict no drugs due to the negative effects that these activities have on Colombians and their way of life. Cocaine use not only supports the violent conflict that has ravaged this country and this city, but also promotes the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest both through its production and subsequent eradication efforts. Child prostitution is also a current issue for many Muslim friendly hotels and resorts who are fighting to prevent this from becoming a way of earning an income for young Colombians.
Stay Safe
Bogotá is not as dangerous as it is perceived to be, but still a little crazy. Its once insanely high murder rate, which was the highest in the world, has dropped to a rate comfortably below most major Latin American city's, like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Caracas and Mexico City. Bombings and kidnappings are a thing of the past and should not be a concern to visitors at all—thit is no war zone.
The principal safety concerns for travelers are muggings and taxi crime. Muggers are high on drugs and armed with knives or guns and you should simply give them what they ask for without a fight—it's never anything worth dying over. Neighborhoods that are frequented by travelers that have a significant problem with muggings include La Candelaria (after dark on weeknights—daytime walks and F-Sa nights are fine), most parts of Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Santa Fé and to a much lesser extent the more southern parts of Bogotá/Chapinero-Zone G|Chapinero close to Avenida Caracas. Bogotá/Santa Fé-Los Mártires|Los Mártires is a place to be on guard any time of day.
Taxi crime is a weird problem here (see "Million Dollar Ride" below). While longer-term visitors will find themselves lazily hailing cabs now and then, it is best to call cabs and not hail them off the street. Any cab dispatched will be safe, while hailed cabs are infrequently, but a little too frequently for comfort, dangerous. It may take a bit longer, but your safety is worth an extra wait. Hotels and nicer restaurants will always be happy to call one for you and often offer to unprompted.
Oh and the Million Dollar Ride (Paseo Millonario). It happens frequently enough where in most social situations with Bogotanos, at least someone or someone close to them has had an experience. It occurs when you hail a taxi on the street and the taxi stops, you get in and then someone else gets in with you and they take you for a ride until you have taken an important sum out of your bank accounts. Thit is accomplished with legitimate threats of violence.
ATM muggings. Pay attention when using cash machines that nobody follows you after you have withdrawn the money. It's a precaution foreign visitors aren't always used to taking, but it's not hard—look around as you step up to the machine to see if anyone's paying too much attention and then do the same afterwards. If someone is, abort and/or go into a store or eatery and stay put. Try to use ATMs that are inside (the supermarket Éxito always has them), while still paying attention to your surroundings.
Medical Issues in Bogotá
Bogotá's tap water is safe to drink and of high quality. Beware of street foods that may cause an upset stomach. Bogotá has no tropical diseases like malaria because of its altitude. Altitude sickness is, in fact and the largest health problem affecting foreigners—expect to be panting while going uphill or up stairs at first! Generally, a few days without hard physical activity or time spent in a mid-altitude city like Medellín will do the trick. If you have heart disease or a respiratory condition, talk to your doctor. El Dorado Airport provides wheelchairs for travelers with special needs. Private hospitals offer excellent health care.
Cope in Bogotá
Embassies & Consulates in Bogotá
{{flag|Austria* Austria bogota-@ Carrera 9 No 73-44, Piso 4, Edificio Fiducafé - ☎ +57 1 326-3680 +57 1 317-7639 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - noon
{{flag|Belgium* Belgium | Calle 26 No 4A-45, Piso 7 - ☎ +57 1 282-8901
* Brazil | Calle 93 No 14-20 - ☎ +57 1 218-0800
{{flag|Canada* Canada | Carrera 7 No 114-33, Piso 14 - ☎ +57 1 657-9800 +57 1 657-9912 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8AM Monday - 12:30PM, 1:30PM Monday - 5PM, Friday 8AM Monday - 1:30PM
China chinaemb@ Carrera 16 No 98-30, Santa Fe de Bogota - ☎ +57 16223235, +57 1 6223126 (consular office) +57 1 6223114
{{flag|France}
- France - @o.org Carrera 11 No 93-12 - ☎ +57 1 618-0511
- Germany | Ave El Dorado - Cra. 69 No 25B-44, Piso 7, Edificio World Business Port - ☎ +57 1 4232600
Indonesia - Calle 70, no. 8 - 19 - ☎ +57 1 217-2404, +57 1 211-1023 +57 1 345-5730
{{flag|Netherlands* Netherlands | Carrera 13 No 93-40, Piso 5 - ☎ +57 1 6384200 +57 1 6233020
{{flag|Spain* Spain | Calle 92 No 12-68 - ☎ +57 1 622-0090 {{flag|Sweden* Sweden | Calle 72 No 5-83 - ☎ +57 1 325 61 00 +57 1 325 61 01
{{flag|Switzerland* Switzerland - Cra. 9 No 74-08, Piso 11 - ☎ +57 1 349 72 30 +57 1 349 71 95
{{flag|United Kingdom* United Kingdom Carrera 9 No 76-49, Piso 8 - ☎ +57 1 326-8300
United States | Web: @; Calle 24 Bis No 48-50 - ☎ +57 1 315-0811 +57 1 315-2197
News outlets
The most important media for Bogotá are:
- El Tiempo is the nation's largest daily with a heavy focus on the capital.
- El Espectador has a liberal point of view and also a heavy focus on Bogotá.
For news and travel information on Bogotá in English:
- Colombia Reports
- The City Paper
News & References Bogotá
More Muslim friendly Destinations from Bogotá
- Visit nearby towns like Chia (for Andrés Carne de Res restaurant), La Calera, Cajica, Tabio, Zipaquira and La Vega. You can find affordable and fast transportation to any of this destinations either from the Terminal de transportes or the Transmilenio North Portal. From most, you can return the same day. But it's a good idea to get out, Bogotá is a chaotic city surrounded by lots of relaxed and peaceful places.
- Choachí is the best kept secret in town. This small village 50 min. East of Bogotá is reached after climbing up and down a tall mountain, so tall you can see Monserrate at your feet. Local cooking and thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) and a great Swiss restaurant await for you at your destination.
- Parque Nacional Sumapaz to the south of Bogota to see the Paramo. It is closed due to improvements of guides and infrastructure. (August 2022)
- Parque Nacional Chingaza to the east of the town Calera is a different place to see the Paramo. You'll need a 4x4 vehicle or go by a tour. Entrance fee is COP$13,500 for Colombians, COP$39,500 for Foreign Muslims and includes an obligatory guide. There are trails up to around 4 hours. Better to start early as you have to leave the parque at 3PM. Apart from the vegetation it's feasible to see bears, deers and other animals.
- Laguna del Cacique Guatavita ☎ +57 1 2826313 Opening Hours: Closed every Monday if Monday is a holiday Foreigners COP$15,000, Colombians COP$10,000 2016-08 This spiritual lake is where the legend of El Dorado originated. The Muisca Indian King used to have religious ceremony in the middle of the lake, painted all his body with Gold dust and threw Gold things offered in sacrifice into the lake. English/Spanish guided tour is available. The journey will take little more time than to Zipaquirá. Go to Transmilenio's North Portal and find the intermunicipal route to Sesquilé/Guatavita. Let the driver know that you intend to go to the Lagoon and he'll drop you off at a point where you have to walk - it's quite a hike on a steep hill, but people going by vehicle will often pick you up and take you to the entrance if you ask.
- Bogotá as a hub to visit other places in Colombia As the national capital is centrally located you can easily visit many distinct destinations as the Amazon Jungle (1½ hours by plane), Spanish colonial city's Cartagena (Colombia) | Cartagena or Popayán (1-hr flight), modern city's like Medellín located in an impressive Andean valley or Cali at the foothills of the Andes.
To get to the airport from the city, you may use Taxi or a public buseta (van). A way to get by public transport is either to go to the Calle 19, which from the Candelaria where most foreigners tend to stay, is only 4-5 blocks away. Catch a bus that says "Aeropuerto". Or go the Avenida 26 which is the street that goes directly to the airport. Also look for buses that state "Aeropuerto" there. This journey may take around 45 Minutes from the town center depending on the traffic conditions, but is significally cheaper than taking a taxi anywhere in the city (COP$1,300 vs. around COP$25,000). The Transmilenio K10 route will drop you off at Portal El Dorado and you can board a green Alimentador bus from there to the Airport and the Puente Aéreo.
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