Thank you guys! We are a family from Moscow, thinking about relocate to Colombia in 2023, your videos are very helpful and inspiring. Keep doing your stuff!
Such kind words and thank you! - We were inspired by the fact we've gotten several comments about a lack of city reviews / neighborhood reviews in Bogota. So, we jumped on it. - I don't think we can over emphasis our opinion enough... The better neighborhoods seems be from Calle 70 to Calle 150 and east of Avenida 19. - Also, looking at weather patters of Moscow... You could expect Bogota to fell somewhat like the months of May and September year round. - I hope the move goes smoothly!
@@lifetheorycoupleWidny and Jonny, you are so kind guys and wonderful! We will be happy to meet you once we get in Colombia. Good luck with your living in such a beautiful country. Thank you so much!
I think you will love Colombia 🇨🇴 now you have to be careful where ever you go, we still have family in Medellin, Colombia and visit often and we feel safe, hope you can realize your dream, greetings from USA 🇺🇸 🙏🇨🇴✌️
I had the chance to live in many neighborhoods in Bogotá. I'd say my favorite one is definitely Teusaquillo. It has everything you mentioned you liked: character, peace and quiet, entertainment, green areas, and incredible architecture. Another places I like are Parque Central Bavaria, Bosque Izquierdo, Niza, La Merced, El Greco, Normandía, Colina Campestre, and off course, La Candelaria.
@@lifetheorycouple ranking the neighborhoods and listing the pros and cons. It is nice to see that the better neighborhoods are still walkable. Some cities have nicer areas further away but force you to use a car to survive.
I think Chapinero Alto is very cool and hip, and gentrifying, east of La Septima. Also, Teusaquillo, very hip and artsy, creative types, professors and artists. Jazz cafe I used to frequent and art galleries. Also, La Macarena, east of La Septima with cafes, creative types, and international restaurants.
Completely agree! As a rola those are places that I’ve always liked and have wondered what would it be like to live in those neighborhoods. I also think that it would be very difficult to want to eat at home with all the restaurants and cafes in those areas 😅
There are Teusaquillo tours and the guides tell the stories of the houses, it is very interesting. La Macarena has a ton of fine restaurants, I love Santa Fe, they serve good Colombian food, if I had guests from abroad, I'd take them there and to la perseverancia
Thanks for that. I went last year. Stayed on Calle 93 bus. Might go back to that area or another location. I like the first two places you mentioned. I’m 50. Not going to party just want to enjoy Colombia and get away from the states. But I do like trails and mnts.
Bryan! We are glad you found value in this video. - Yeah, we're going to have to agree quite strongly with you on the trails and mountains. We can never get enough.
Great tip! There are many other neighborhoods to consider in Bogota for sure. I think what we encourage is if you're interested just a little bit... Go spend a month or two in Bogota to get a real feel.
She's a beauty. Also, good insights on neighborhoods. I'm about to go there for the first time. Starting to wonder if I messed up by renting a place in Zona Rosa.
HA! - Zona Rosa is a good choice. Go with an open mind and without expectation. That's our general rule with traveling anywhere, and everything is surprising in good ways, weird ways, odd ways, bad ways, and all the ways.
Great videos on Bogotá. I am planning to visit in January for 8 days. Tentatively planning to stay at Lancaster Hotel at Carretera 45 near Calle 108. Do you have any hotel recommendations or generic advice in this regard.
We personally like small boutique hotels... So, I'd look for one of those. But we don't have any recommendations because we're always finding apartments close to the parents. But you can also find major corporate hotels such as Sheraton and Hilton, etc. You're really close to calle 116, and the restaurants near there would make us go broke. Especially OMM. YUM!
I wish we had an opinion of Parque El Virrey, but we haven't spent much time there. Parque de la 93 is great! Lots of restaurants and a more subtle night life versus other areas, if you care for night life.
Hello there love youre guys very in depth video, i just have two questions, I'll be visiting Bogota in a couple of months and wanted to know which mall is the zipline/cyber arena? And can you tell me if you know anything about the Teusaquillo area, ill be staying at the Hilton and wanted to know should i plan on ubering everywhere
We are actually unfamiliar with Teusaquillo. From observing a map, it's kind of in a transition zone between the North and South. So some streets could be really nice and others not so much. - The Cyber Arena is in El Eden mall. - We love the questions! Keep them coming. :-)
We passed through for about 2 days in November. - We've been to Medellin in the past a few times. Since we're already so familiar with the city we've decided to push going to there into the future. We've been really interested in seeing the less spoken parts of of Colombia. But, we do like Medellin and will be back in soon!
It really depends. The trick is to find an apartment that faces west and gets direct sun. If so, you will be plenty warm. We had an apartment that faced west for about 8 months, and there were days I was walking around with a shirt on and just my shorts. But, you will find that some units have small heating units. It really only gets to 50 degrees at night between 9pm and 6am... But as the sun comes out it warms up pretty quickly.
¿ What tour group did you use for the 4 mile hike in Santander from Barichara to Guane? I will feel more comfortable hiking in a group, rather than solo. I plan to find an Airbnb in Bucaramaga and learn logistics how to get to / from both ends of that 4 mile hike. ¡ I appreciate any contacts or ideas you can share!
We didn’t join a group. We knew about the hike and when we found the head trail we decided to get to Guane to eat lunch. As a native Colombian (Widny) I was super worried about us doing that hike by ourselves, but it felt pretty safe. It was almost noon and we only came across two families while on the trail. You could probably reach out to the hostels in Barichara and ask if they have any groups doing that hike. If no luck, get to the trail in the morning and you can probably join other foreigners. When we got to Guane there were a couple of groups walking around town and they were heading back to Barichara on the trail.
In Bucaramanga we connected with two local guides that were super nice! On Instagram @ecoturismoalpiedelacuesta was recommended by one of our friends from Bucaramanga, you could probably reach out and see if he knows of a local guide in Barichara. We also connected with Sandra (@ven_y_camina_conmigo_), she continuously schedules hikes on the weekends. 😊 Hope that’s helpful!
I agree. A guide or joining is not needed. I met couples and families about every 2 minutes. Some from Germany and the Netherlands. Easier is route direction Barichara to Guane; because Guane is at a lower elevation. The pathway is paved stones about 7 feet wide. The stone shapes are irregular surfaces. A cane is helpful for balancing. I didn’t bring a walking stick. The stick would steady my balance at age 79. Young nimble persons walked quickly, and a walking stick would slow their pace. Was a great pleasure to answer questions from a guided group of young teenagers from Bogota. The young teens spoke excellent conversational English.; took turns asking questions; didn’t interrupt each other.
That particular area of Suba is nice and relatively safe. Other parts of Suba can be a little more dangerous. It's on the more western side of the city and less close to where a lot of the action is. But not a bad place to be.
I will be in Bogotá for a few days with my husband and teenage kids in late March. Is there a hotel you would recommend that is in a safe and somewhat central location? We would like to go to Monserrate and the Gold and Botero Museums while we’re there. If we have time I would like to go to the Salt Cathedral as well.
The area known as Zona T is a good central location and very safe for a family. They have your typical Hilton, DoubleTree, etc. in that area. But, if you look for them you can find highly rated boutique hotels which might be a bit of a more intimate and enjoyable experience. Since we always book through Airbnb or find a place to rent long-term in Bogota, we haven't stayed in any hotels actually.
Hi, I have a few questions related to Bogota. What would be the grand total monthly budget to live in Bogota say at a 4 month window of time? What months of the year are less rainy and cold? I see averages online of 45F nighttime temperatures... no heat in houses? I live in Michigan and 60F is cold in the house and have the furnace running. Is it because apartment or condo buildings stay warmer than independent houses? thanks
Daniel - Total Budget: $1,500 - $3,000 depending on area and number of bedrooms you want or need. - Rainy season is March-May and September-November. Think of it as Spring and Fall months are rainier. - Housing/Coldness: The trick is to either get a house that faces west or east so that there is direct sun in the apartment. The colder days are the days it actually rains all day. Most of the time it's clear in the morning and there is a rain for 1 or 2 hours mid-afternoon. - We personally sleep better in 50 or 60 degree whether versus other places where it may get as low as 70. - I hope this all helps!
Thank you for watching! - If you're visiting we recommend staying near Zona T, Chico, or Parque 93. This is because those are very nice neighborhoods and more central... You'll want to spend time in La Candaleria (near Calle 0) and also see Santa Barbara (near Calle 116) . All the streets (calles) are numbered... So, between street 0 and 120 ish you're going to find a lot. Zona T is about 70-80.
@@lifetheorycouple thank you soooo much for your tips🙏🏽 will spend in Bogotá for 10 days before going to salento, madellin & Cartagena. Thanks again 🙏🏽
Hi guys, I will be in bogota for a business trip a few months. Which district is safetiest in Bogota I just need tranquility, good meal, good neighborhood.
Ciudad Salitre is like a much bigger Hayuelos a bit closer to downtown so I'd consider that....farther from the airport but closer to the bus station, which for some people might be more useful. There are, of course, a lot of options but I always put in a word for Galerías. Good location for most things (downtown, airport, the fancy north), decent street life, and while it's been in the news for crime I don't think it is that bad.
Galerías as a neighborhood has gotten dangerous and noisy because of all the bars and the proximity to the stadium. But the neighborhoods of Pablo VI, Nicolás de Federmán and Rafael Núñez that are near are way safer, cleaner and greener. Also at a very central location.
@@Bogotaeverything Federman is quieter and maybe safer (although to me quiet is more spooky than safe), but it has precisely one restaurant that I know of, and only the occasional tienda. Its only hotels are on the north (hostpital) side which to me isn't as convenient; there was one I used to stay at, on K37 next to the radio station, but it closed several years ago. As for Galerias being noisy, I stay in the Hotel Portofino which is literally on the next street (it backs up to the back of the clubs) and if you get a street-facing room (so the opposite direction) it isn't bad at all. I have always considered crowded places safer than empty ones, except for pickpocketing but I tend to blame the victim for that--it happened to me twice, and then I made sure it never happened again. The other two you mention are good options but they don't have hotels so you'd have to scour the AirBNB listings, and they get you out of plausible walking distance from where most people want to go.
Great video personally I am not a fan of Bogota, I have noticed that the people in general are not as friendly as in other parts of Colombia like, Manizales for example. Bogota i equate to NYC or LA lots of crime. Good to visit but not good to live for long term. I prefer the coffee region myself a better family atmosphere for me
We 100% agree and have spent time in Manizales, Armenia, etc. We have family in Bogota... So, that's why we gravitate so much to the city. It's a strong emotional pull.
As you do hiking on what looks like isolated trails that are still relatively close to where you stay in a more populated area, are you concerned about possible robbery? I read on a different RUclips, about teenagers with knives robbing people on hiking trails. What, if any, precautions do you take?
Wayne! - This is always a concern. In Bogota, we only go up trails that are patrolled unless we are with a guide who knows the trail. So we stick to the schedule on teh Caminos de los Cerros Orietnales website (caminos.eaab.gov.co/). - There are literally several military police with huge guns patrolling the trail. We have heard of people going up the trails without scheduling and then either being fine or getting robbed... The last robbery at Monserrate for example (the only that doesn't need to be scheduled) happened at 4 am. Police show up at 6 am. So, in short, we go when we know there are several people + police on the trail.
If you are staying for a long period of time I think you might like Usaquen, it’s more chill than other areas and you still see lots of internationals walking around and visiting the cafes and restaurants in the area. If you are visiting, I think Chapinero alto is worth checking out. You’ll be in a more central location.
I think a bilingual video is more likable. I mean as she is latina why the video in English only. There are foreigners from other Latin countries that could be interested in the info!
You make it feel sound like you are targeted anywhere to go. I have been many times to this city, I would walk the same way as if I’m walking in Detroit or Chicago.
To be fair, neither of us have been to Detroit or Chicago. --- So, we cannot have much of an opinion to those areas... We might approach those two cities in the same way we approach Bogota... But gun-point robbery is not uncommon in Bogota whatsoever. So yeah, we watch our backs a lot and really go out with lots of caution.
@@lifetheorycouple I was told I look like local Colombian. I have asked most people I met there if they had any accident like anything we hear and the answer was always no. There is absolutely crime rate but mainly happen to those looking for troubles. Girls, drugs and drink out late. Areas above Calle 72 to the north mostly safe. Being aware of your surrounding is something we do anywhere in US big cities and Europe, I don’t know a reason to do any less in Latin America.
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What the Gingo says is true. But it really depends on where you go in the US... Small towns in Colombia can be quite safe versus the big cities... However, many large cities in the US have parks/areas/neighborhoods so safe you could just walk around freely with your phone in your hand and never get robbed... Dallas TX has several areas just like this. There's nearly no fear of someone driving up to you on motorcycle robbing you at gun point.
Jonny - 0 and Widny - 1… We were not with each other when Widny was robbed. That happened in Hayuelos while she was alone walking down an empty street at about 3pm. She should have taken a taxi or Uber. All they got was a burner phone.
Thank you guys! We are a family from Moscow, thinking about relocate to Colombia in 2023, your videos are very helpful and inspiring. Keep doing your stuff!
Such kind words and thank you! - We were inspired by the fact we've gotten several comments about a lack of city reviews / neighborhood reviews in Bogota. So, we jumped on it. - I don't think we can over emphasis our opinion enough... The better neighborhoods seems be from Calle 70 to Calle 150 and east of Avenida 19. - Also, looking at weather patters of Moscow... You could expect Bogota to fell somewhat like the months of May and September year round. - I hope the move goes smoothly!
@@lifetheorycoupleWidny and Jonny, you are so kind guys and wonderful! We will be happy to meet you once we get in Colombia. Good luck with your living in such a beautiful country. Thank you so much!
I think you will love Colombia 🇨🇴 now you have to be careful where ever you go, we still have family in Medellin, Colombia and visit often and we feel safe, hope you can realize your dream, greetings from USA 🇺🇸 🙏🇨🇴✌️
I had the chance to live in many neighborhoods in Bogotá. I'd say my favorite one is definitely Teusaquillo. It has everything you mentioned you liked: character, peace and quiet, entertainment, green areas, and incredible architecture.
Another places I like are Parque Central Bavaria, Bosque Izquierdo, Niza, La Merced, El Greco, Normandía, Colina Campestre, and off course, La Candelaria.
We'll have to definitely explore these other parts of Bogota. As you know, it's not the smallest city on earth. lol
Thank you for the depth and insight. I've fallen in love with a Colombian girl, so busy doing my research. Your channel is a lifesaver!
Thank you frank! Good luck. And we're glad to hear you found value in the video.
Really great topic. I in the past had looked for information on neighborhoods In Bogota and couldn't find anything.
Great video. Thank you. 😊👍
Thank you Daniel! - Several comments kind of mentioned this. What did you find the most valuable?
@@lifetheorycouple ranking the neighborhoods and listing the pros and cons. It is nice to see that the better neighborhoods are still walkable. Some cities have nicer areas further away but force you to use a car to survive.
I like her accent it's very cute, I'm watching because I plan on coming in about 2 weeks to Bogota and staying in Colombia for several months
THANK YOU! - Be sure to check out some of our other videos if you found this one helpful. You're going to have a good time!
Medellin, Cartagena always get so much more press than Bogota. I've been to Bogota twice and had a blast, I'm glad its not like those other cities.
EXACTLY! - It's a got a vibe and you've got to go with it.
My favorite is Parque Colina or anywhere around Usaquen. 💛
That's where we spend most of our time! We totally agree.
I think Chapinero Alto is very cool and hip, and gentrifying, east of La Septima. Also, Teusaquillo, very hip and artsy, creative types, professors and artists. Jazz cafe I used to frequent and art galleries. Also, La Macarena, east of La Septima with cafes, creative types, and international restaurants.
Completely agree! As a rola those are places that I’ve always liked and have wondered what would it be like to live in those neighborhoods.
I also think that it would be very difficult to want to eat at home with all the restaurants and cafes in those areas 😅
There are Teusaquillo tours and the guides tell the stories of the houses, it is very interesting. La Macarena has a ton of fine restaurants, I love Santa Fe, they serve good Colombian food, if I had guests from abroad, I'd take them there and to la perseverancia
Thanks for that. I went last year. Stayed on Calle 93 bus. Might go back to that area or another location. I like the first two places you mentioned. I’m 50. Not going to party just want to enjoy Colombia and get away from the states. But I do like trails and mnts.
Bryan! We are glad you found value in this video. - Yeah, we're going to have to agree quite strongly with you on the trails and mountains. We can never get enough.
Suba and Vallarta are very safe. There is a police compound that is very nearby. I like that. Centro Comercial is just across the street Av. Boyaca.
Great tip! There are many other neighborhoods to consider in Bogota for sure. I think what we encourage is if you're interested just a little bit... Go spend a month or two in Bogota to get a real feel.
@@lifetheorycouple I agree. But do NOT start in the South end.
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Bella Suiza a very nice neighborhood next to cedritos ...
Thank you! - We'll have to take a casual walk over there soon.
She's a beauty. Also, good insights on neighborhoods. I'm about to go there for the first time. Starting to wonder if I messed up by renting a place in Zona Rosa.
HA! - Zona Rosa is a good choice. Go with an open mind and without expectation. That's our general rule with traveling anywhere, and everything is surprising in good ways, weird ways, odd ways, bad ways, and all the ways.
Great videos on Bogotá. I am planning to visit in January for 8 days. Tentatively planning to stay at Lancaster Hotel at Carretera 45 near Calle 108. Do you have any hotel recommendations or generic advice in this regard.
We personally like small boutique hotels... So, I'd look for one of those. But we don't have any recommendations because we're always finding apartments close to the parents. But you can also find major corporate hotels such as Sheraton and Hilton, etc. You're really close to calle 116, and the restaurants near there would make us go broke. Especially OMM. YUM!
Great video, thank you! Will definitely check out Quinta Camacho for some unique restaurants! Thoughts on Parque El Virrey area and Parque de la 93?
I wish we had an opinion of Parque El Virrey, but we haven't spent much time there. Parque de la 93 is great! Lots of restaurants and a more subtle night life versus other areas, if you care for night life.
Hello there love youre guys very in depth video, i just have two questions, I'll be visiting Bogota in a couple of months and wanted to know which mall is the zipline/cyber arena? And can you tell me if you know anything about the Teusaquillo area, ill be staying at the Hilton and wanted to know should i plan on ubering everywhere
We are actually unfamiliar with Teusaquillo. From observing a map, it's kind of in a transition zone between the North and South. So some streets could be really nice and others not so much. - The Cyber Arena is in El Eden mall. - We love the questions! Keep them coming. :-)
Hi guys, love your videos, I'm so happy you are enjoying Colombia 🇨🇴 hope to visit my city Medellin soon, greetings from USA 🇺🇸 🙏🇨🇴✌️♥️
We passed through for about 2 days in November. - We've been to Medellin in the past a few times. Since we're already so familiar with the city we've decided to push going to there into the future. We've been really interested in seeing the less spoken parts of of Colombia. But, we do like Medellin and will be back in soon!
Every country has bad and good areas, great video, will love to visit Bogota' one day.✌️
I prefer Bogota’ over Medellin.
Guys is it common to have heating in the homes/apt, 50 degrees is pretty cold.
It really depends. The trick is to find an apartment that faces west and gets direct sun. If so, you will be plenty warm. We had an apartment that faced west for about 8 months, and there were days I was walking around with a shirt on and just my shorts. But, you will find that some units have small heating units. It really only gets to 50 degrees at night between 9pm and 6am... But as the sun comes out it warms up pretty quickly.
¿ What tour group did you use for the 4 mile hike in Santander from Barichara to Guane? I will feel more comfortable hiking in a group, rather than solo. I plan to find an Airbnb in Bucaramaga and learn logistics how to get to / from both ends of that 4 mile hike. ¡ I appreciate any contacts or ideas you can share!
We didn’t join a group. We knew about the hike and when we found the head trail we decided to get to Guane to eat lunch.
As a native Colombian (Widny) I was super worried about us doing that hike by ourselves, but it felt pretty safe. It was almost noon and we only came across two families while on the trail.
You could probably reach out to the hostels in Barichara and ask if they have any groups doing that hike.
If no luck, get to the trail in the morning and you can probably join other foreigners. When we got to Guane there were a couple of groups walking around town and they were heading back to Barichara on the trail.
In Bucaramanga we connected with two local guides that were super nice!
On Instagram @ecoturismoalpiedelacuesta was recommended by one of our friends from Bucaramanga, you could probably reach out and see if he knows of a local guide in Barichara.
We also connected with Sandra (@ven_y_camina_conmigo_), she continuously schedules hikes on the weekends. 😊
Hope that’s helpful!
I agree. A guide or joining is not needed. I met couples and families about every 2 minutes. Some from Germany and the Netherlands. Easier is route direction Barichara to Guane; because Guane is at a lower elevation. The pathway is paved stones about 7 feet wide. The stone shapes are irregular surfaces. A cane is helpful for balancing. I didn’t bring a walking stick. The stick would steady my balance at age 79. Young nimble persons walked quickly, and a walking stick would slow their pace. Was a great pleasure to answer questions from a guided group of young teenagers from Bogota. The young teens spoke excellent conversational English.; took turns asking questions; didn’t interrupt each other.
How about the Suba area north of Calle 127 and west of carrera 57 as far as safety and noise at night and early morning?
That particular area of Suba is nice and relatively safe. Other parts of Suba can be a little more dangerous. It's on the more western side of the city and less close to where a lot of the action is. But not a bad place to be.
I will be in Bogotá for a few days with my husband and teenage kids in late March. Is there a hotel you would recommend that is in a safe and somewhat central location? We would like to go to Monserrate and the Gold and Botero Museums while we’re there. If we have time I would like to go to the Salt Cathedral as well.
The area known as Zona T is a good central location and very safe for a family. They have your typical Hilton, DoubleTree, etc. in that area. But, if you look for them you can find highly rated boutique hotels which might be a bit of a more intimate and enjoyable experience. Since we always book through Airbnb or find a place to rent long-term in Bogota, we haven't stayed in any hotels actually.
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Hi, I have a few questions related to Bogota. What would be the grand total monthly budget to live in Bogota say at a 4 month window of time? What months of the year are less rainy and cold? I see averages online of 45F nighttime temperatures... no heat in houses? I live in Michigan and 60F is cold in the house and have the furnace running. Is it because apartment or condo buildings stay warmer than independent houses? thanks
Daniel - Total Budget: $1,500 - $3,000 depending on area and number of bedrooms you want or need. - Rainy season is March-May and September-November. Think of it as Spring and Fall months are rainier. - Housing/Coldness: The trick is to either get a house that faces west or east so that there is direct sun in the apartment. The colder days are the days it actually rains all day. Most of the time it's clear in the morning and there is a rain for 1 or 2 hours mid-afternoon. - We personally sleep better in 50 or 60 degree whether versus other places where it may get as low as 70. - I hope this all helps!
Nice video greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🙏🏽 going to Bogotá in May, which area you recommend to stay? In terms of for safety. Thanks so much 🙏🏽
Thank you for watching! - If you're visiting we recommend staying near Zona T, Chico, or Parque 93. This is because those are very nice neighborhoods and more central... You'll want to spend time in La Candaleria (near Calle 0) and also see Santa Barbara (near Calle 116) . All the streets (calles) are numbered... So, between street 0 and 120 ish you're going to find a lot. Zona T is about 70-80.
@@lifetheorycouple thank you soooo much for your tips🙏🏽 will spend in Bogotá for 10 days before going to salento, madellin & Cartagena. Thanks again 🙏🏽
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Hi guys, I will be in bogota for a business trip a few months. Which district is safetiest in Bogota I just need tranquility, good meal, good neighborhood.
I would try one of these: Quinta Camacho, Parque 93, or Santa Barbara. All those areas are nice neighborhoods with several food options.
Ciudad Salitre is like a much bigger Hayuelos a bit closer to downtown so I'd consider that....farther from the airport but closer to the bus station, which for some people might be more useful. There are, of course, a lot of options but I always put in a word for Galerías. Good location for most things (downtown, airport, the fancy north), decent street life, and while it's been in the news for crime I don't think it is that bad.
Thank you! - We're somewhat familiar with the area, it's close to Plaza Claro.
Galerías as a neighborhood has gotten dangerous and noisy because of all the bars and the proximity to the stadium. But the neighborhoods of Pablo VI, Nicolás de Federmán and Rafael Núñez that are near are way safer, cleaner and greener. Also at a very central location.
@@Bogotaeverything Federman is quieter and maybe safer (although to me quiet is more spooky than safe), but it has precisely one restaurant that I know of, and only the occasional tienda. Its only hotels are on the north (hostpital) side which to me isn't as convenient; there was one I used to stay at, on K37 next to the radio station, but it closed several years ago. As for Galerias being noisy, I stay in the Hotel Portofino which is literally on the next street (it backs up to the back of the clubs) and if you get a street-facing room (so the opposite direction) it isn't bad at all. I have always considered crowded places safer than empty ones, except for pickpocketing but I tend to blame the victim for that--it happened to me twice, and then I made sure it never happened again. The other two you mention are good options but they don't have hotels so you'd have to scour the AirBNB listings, and they get you out of plausible walking distance from where most people want to go.
Great video personally I am not a fan of Bogota, I have noticed that the people in general are not as friendly as in other parts of Colombia like, Manizales for example. Bogota i equate to NYC or LA lots of crime. Good to visit but not good to live for long term. I prefer the coffee region myself a better family atmosphere for me
We 100% agree and have spent time in Manizales, Armenia, etc. We have family in Bogota... So, that's why we gravitate so much to the city. It's a strong emotional pull.
As you do hiking on what looks like isolated trails that are still relatively close to where you stay in a more populated area, are you concerned about possible robbery? I read on a different RUclips, about teenagers with knives robbing people on hiking trails. What, if any, precautions do you take?
Wayne! - This is always a concern. In Bogota, we only go up trails that are patrolled unless we are with a guide who knows the trail. So we stick to the schedule on teh Caminos de los Cerros Orietnales website (caminos.eaab.gov.co/). - There are literally several military police with huge guns patrolling the trail. We have heard of people going up the trails without scheduling and then either being fine or getting robbed... The last robbery at Monserrate for example (the only that doesn't need to be scheduled) happened at 4 am. Police show up at 6 am. So, in short, we go when we know there are several people + police on the trail.
Hi. I’m a 50-something with zero Spanish about to make his first trip to Bogota. What area do you recommend for me? Thanks.
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If you are staying for a long period of time I think you might like Usaquen, it’s more chill than other areas and you still see lots of internationals walking around and visiting the cafes and restaurants in the area.
If you are visiting, I think Chapinero alto is worth checking out. You’ll be in a more central location.
Thanks for the info! 👍🏻
I think a bilingual video is more likable. I mean as she is latina why the video in English only. There are foreigners from other Latin countries that could be interested in the info!
We'll take this into consideration!
I think you were at the other corner not in the middle any way good ..
Thank you for the view and comment! - What corner are we talking about?
So the good area in the review are the mall area u can find literally anywhere. How boring
What do you mean? There are several malls in each of these areas.
You make it feel sound like you are targeted anywhere to go. I have been many times to this city, I would walk the same way as if I’m walking in Detroit or Chicago.
To be fair, neither of us have been to Detroit or Chicago. --- So, we cannot have much of an opinion to those areas... We might approach those two cities in the same way we approach Bogota... But gun-point robbery is not uncommon in Bogota whatsoever. So yeah, we watch our backs a lot and really go out with lots of caution.
@@lifetheorycouple I was told I look like local Colombian. I have asked most people I met there if they had any accident like anything we hear and the answer was always no. There is absolutely crime rate but mainly happen to those looking for troubles. Girls, drugs and drink out late. Areas above Calle 72 to the north mostly safe. Being aware of your surrounding is something we do anywhere in US big cities and Europe, I don’t know a reason to do any less in Latin America.
And thank you for the video!
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That Gringo speaks a lot about safety. Like if USA was a safe country 😂lol
What the Gingo says is true. But it really depends on where you go in the US... Small towns in Colombia can be quite safe versus the big cities... However, many large cities in the US have parks/areas/neighborhoods so safe you could just walk around freely with your phone in your hand and never get robbed... Dallas TX has several areas just like this. There's nearly no fear of someone driving up to you on motorcycle robbing you at gun point.
Gringo how many time u got rob there
Jonny - 0 and Widny - 1… We were not with each other when Widny was robbed. That happened in Hayuelos while she was alone walking down an empty street at about 3pm. She should have taken a taxi or Uber. All they got was a burner phone.
@@lifetheorycouple 🇨🇴 feel dangerous every time I go back too much gringo now so they look at us like atm Be careful