Visiting Colombia - Local knowledge for global travellers.
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While in Colombia be sure to take a trip to Monserrate in Bogota.
There’s a funicular going to the top of Monserrate, as well as a cable car.
The cable car is more thrilling to ride since it goes through a tunnel.
Walking is not recommended at all.
Walking up to Monserrate not particularly safe unless you’re with a big enough group to feel comfortable.
You may want to bring a jacket to Monserrate in Bogota since it’s usually much colder at the top. It is at 3,000 meters of elevation.
Finally, after you’re done, start at the funicular base station and walk south to Finca de Simon Bolivar.
Check out the modest dwelling of the hero to many modern Latins (particularly Mr Chavez of Venezuela).
For those of you not in the know, Bolivar is known for pushing the Spanish out and is therefore a hero to many progressive Latins.
