Bogota is... much better than I expected!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Bogota is not on most people's bucket list travel destinations.. but maybe it should be? If you are an experienced traveler or have a local to show you around, this capital city has a lot to offer. Join me as I spend a couple weeks touring around, eating some amazing Colombian food and learning more about the history. You could say that Bogota is the gateway to the rest of the country, so I'm very excited to see what comes next!
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After living in NYC (I'm a native), Paris, London, Vienna, Copenhagen - and many other great cities, for me; the happiest years of my life have been my 15 years in Bogota
Thanks so much for thinking like that about our city. 🎶
I agree I was born and raised in London and I feel Bogotá is something like what London was in the 50’s. For someone that loves culture, it’s a city that’s affordable to experience this especially at the higher end without too much pretence.
What makes Bogota your choice rather than Medellin? Genuinely asking. I assume you have been to both before living in Bogota for 15 years.
Bogotá ni metro tiene se imaginarán que su tráfico es horrible el peor de Latinoamérica jsjsjs, en realidad la única ciudad de Colombia salvable es medellín de allí no tienen más
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¿Entonces por qué cree que Toby de Lys comentó eso después de vivir en todas esas ciudades (las cuales tienen metro)?
Bogotá is amazing, 🔥 Colombia in fact is like a hidden DIAMOND 💎, if it wasn't, Disney wouldn't have made a movie about it.
🙌✨❤️
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@@CherrySmokeShopGiftsLongBeach shut up
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Yo visité Bogotá el 2011 (soy chileno) y ME ENCANTÓ: la ciudad (preciosa), la gente (muy amable y educada). Todo muy limpio y ordenado. Colombia es una verdadera joya sin descubrir (y ojalá se mantenga así). Un abrazo desde Chile y felíz 2022!!!
SALUDOOO WASHHOOO XD
Los colombianos sabemos que Chile es un ejemplo a seguir.
Saludos, Santiago es increíble y moderna !
Bogota es bonita en el norte, el resto de la cuidad no es tan bonita, yo he vivido 3 años en Bogotá pero prefiero Medellin, Medellin tambien tiene partes no tan bonitas pero me gusta mas.
lastima que actualmente este vuelta un Bronx, basura, caos, inseguridad y extranjeros delinquiendo :(
I travelled in South America and it struck me that a lot of people (including a guy who visited all the countries in SA told me Colombia is the best place) told me Colombia is the best country!
Lier.
@@nickbrooks7171 Which one is the best in your opinion 🙂?
@@ad.6472 Costa Rica, Argentina, Guatemala , Peru, Brazil y Ecuador .
@@nickbrooks7171 I visited Argentina and Chile. I liked Chile better 🙂
Colombia is Highly vibrant
and its nature and people are its treasure.
People who travel by all around Latin America feel the magnetic change and good waves when they arrive to Colombia.
I had the opportunity to visit Bogota once, it was a life changing experience !
i'm venezuelan living in bogota, bogota is one of the most beautiful cities i've ever seen in my whole life. from the inside of patio bonito i have learnt the both sides of this magic city.
Most people think of mountain destinations as small towns and living in one at the same altitude as Bogota, you can definitely notice a big city has a lot more going on. The temperatures will rarely exceed 90 in the summer and the nights will be around the 50s. Bogota is that happy medium though when one goes to Cartagena on the coast, it will hotter and more humid and December is probably the perfect time to swim in the Atlantic! Columbia is a lot like Miami the opposite of what people think of Buenos Aires being the Paris of South America. So much more to document and that couldn’t be put in one video. Looking forward to your future discoveries in Colombia!
Wish I can visit colombia
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25.6°C is The highest temp in recntly Bogotá history (20° are The average)... ColOmbia :D please
Colombia no columbia
I have been to Bogota. I worked there for 2 years. I travel from the USA to Bogota once a month. I would stay one or two weeks per month. Highly recommend to visit. I love Colombia ❤️ The people are wonderful.
@A B I was a Program Manager for a Telecom Company out of California. We were awarded the contract to upgrade their communications equipment at the airport in Bogota . This was a 2 year project. This is why I traveled to Bogota monthly.
I highlight your own words: TO VISIT. Not good for living.
Hi Eddie...You will be welcome again if you decided to come here.
@@dyronocampo22 Thank you very much Dyron.
*Muchas gracias BOGOTA es Grandiosa amo mí capital de Colombia!*
I lived in Colombia for a decade and have been everywhere. Bogotá is basically a Latin American New York. I lived in Manizales and Pereira. But really, the real magic of Colombia is in the heritage towns like Honda, Mompox, Salamina.
The country is underated.
cartagena
Pretty sure Sao Paulo is the Latin American New York cuz way more diversity, Bogota is more like Chicago
Visited Bogota for 2-days on a business trip some years ago. Have to admit that I was apprehensive on going at first but quickly wished I had arranged to stay longer! Fortunately my local colleagues arranged a car to drive me around one evening. I was also able to also visit both the Gold (Museo del Oro) and Botero museums which were fantastic. The food in the restaurants was incredible too.
I want to add a link to a Wikipedia page that describes this very impressive museum:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Museum,_Bogot%C3%A1
What a great video! I'm a local Tour guide in Bogota and I wish I could've showed you around. Noticed you were charged a bit extra in a few places and theres a lot you missed. This is by far one of the best videos I've seen about the city. Thank you for making this
Hi Jaun, my husband and I are planning to visit in February. We will be needing a tour guide, one who speaks English. Would you be interested? Thank yoy
Bogota caught me, it is really a beautiful city that makes you fall in love little by little.
I am from Tel Aviv and I really fell in love with Bogota, it is my second home. Thanks for the video, it was amazing.
I can't help but get teary-eyed when seeing people from the outside come here and witness the beauty I witness everyday in my city. A city that, despite its shortcomings and areas of opportunity, inspire a huge feeling of pride inside of me. Everyday.
Thank you for sharing your experienced. I visited Bogota this summer after a week in Medellin. The difference in altitude wears you down quickly so get some extra rest. The north side of the city is more affluent and safer but your only worry will be traffic jams. Enjoy the beautiful people and great foods, Bogota is a wonderful place.
Yes, Bogota looks much better than I expected!!!Wish you will have a wonderful stay in Colombia🇨🇴 Tokyo is still one of the best places in the world for both tourists and locals😁
Totally agree :)
Colombia is a beautiful destionation for visitors. You are always welcome here. For locals sometimes it can be very hard living here. The social gap is huge and we as colombians are sick and tired of many bad situations such as lack of opportunities or safety problems.
Watching this from Bogotá. Proud of my city!
Thanks, I think you depicted Bogota in a very real, but positive way. I live there, and the things you say are accurate. It is nice to see your city from an outsider's perspective. You did not hide your apprehension, but documented positively what you liked.
Thank you very much!
This is one stylish city. Did you need a couple of days to acclimatise yourself to the high altitude, or did you feel full of energy from the time you arrived there?
You've done a fantastic job at representing the country and city where I was born in a favorable light. Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
My pleasure!
Thank you for coming! I really enjoyed your video, I was born in Bogotá and have always been here, it's a lovely city... you are welcome any time you want... Also, ajiaco is amazing, it's my favorite local dish, I'm so glad you tried it!!
I lived in Bogota all my life. Now, Vancouver is my home. I miss tamales, ajiaco and aguapanela. This video was 100% amazing because you showed the most essential part of Bogotá.
I'm very glad!
Great video. I live here in Bogotá… and I lived for 7 years in the US between Philadelphia and NYC … it’s weird to compare but I find some semblance between Bogotá and NYC. Regarding some of the dishes you mentioned, No, You can’t find Ajiaco anywhere in South America, not even anywhere in Colombia it is a typical dish from Bogotá.
Wow! It looks like such an artistic city. How fun!
I LOVE BOGOTA!!! I will say that it took me time (probably over a year living there) before I completely fell in love with the city - the city is so big, and it takes time to get to know!!! People are more reserved than in other parts of Colombia in terms of making friends, but of course they're just being cautious. My favorite parts of the city are La Cinemateca (the local film theatre), DametuLengua in Chapinero for Language exchange and soo many events, Gato Gris (restaurant with live music), Plaza la Perseverancia, THEATRON, and just all of the fun pop up events all over the city!! It's so diverse and definitely not everyone's primary definition of "beauty" like Medellin, but it is so full of life and culture and you just never run out of things to do or places to explore!!
Bogotá is sensational. Thanks for the tips
I loved the music, Colombia looks awesome
Totally love your video, I’m native from Bogota but raised in Connecticut US, I want to say thank because you focused on showing the good! Not making any negative remarks.
Alina loved this video glad you are enjoying your trip and exploring a new country, looking forward to next videos.
Colombia is much better now than when I first was there in the 1990s at the height of the drug wars. Still not Singapore, but much better for those that can take care of themselves.
To be honest i am greatful that you are showing us that Colombia and specially my city Bogota are very magic and nice places it is worth it to go there proud to be colombian
Hello Alina! Hola cómo estás! 😁🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a fantastic marvelous day! This is really a beautiful magnificent splendid video! Absolutely excellent! The music in the video sounds super fantastic! 😄👍❤️👏🇨🇴📹🎶🥇💯✨🌟 The city of Bogotá looks really amazing! Bolívar Square is truly magnificent! The architecture of the cathedral and the buildings in the city is so absolutely beautiful! The food in the restaurants looks so delicious! The tamale and ajiaco looks really good! Very nice shopping mall in the city and also the view of the city from Monserrate Mountain looks so amazing! I would definitely like to visit the city of Bogotá one day. It’s truly a marvelous city! Thank you so much Alina to share with us your beautiful amazing travel adventures around the world. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏📹✈️🌎🧳🥇💯✨🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. Have a great time in Colombia! 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇴👍✨🌟
Thank you! It is an amazing place
Just came across this video! I took my first ever trip out of the North America back in April and it was to Bogota! I actually stayed in Chapinero as well and at one point while traveling around stayed in the Airbnb that is directly across the street from the view that you show when sitting at Casa Mama Luz! Super cool! I miss it so much!
Soy colombiano, amo a Bogotá. Me gustó mucho este video y lo mejor es que su presentadora disfruta y le gusta todo lo que come.
Headed to Bogota in February super excited.
I’ve only traveled in the United States. I’ve been to New York City, Philadelphia, Honolulu, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Augusta, Columbia, San Juan, Tucson and Phoenix. Going to visit Guatemala City and then Colombia in 2022
The scenery is beautiful
What a lovely video about my city....I love Bogotá
I'm so happy I'm your subscriber and you've traveled to Colombia & shared your experience with us. I'm traveling there next year and I now more or less know what to expect. So excited for that trip.
Btw. You're one of the most genuine human beings in the vloging world girl :) I literally admire you for your optimism and kindness!
Aw that’s so kind of you to say, thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful trip 🙂
Great video! I am currently in Varna and was checking out YT for places to see and came across your Bulgarian series. Then saw you are now in Bogota. I will be there in two weeks, visiting inlaws. Can’t wait to have ajiaco again. Also, if you like live music, check out Gaira Cafe. Amazing place for a night out!
Thank you for spreding info about my country, loved to read all the beautiful comments .
Thank you for showing the nice face of Colombia !
Alina, just saw your new video. You are totally correct in that if you plan well and take the common sense precautions, you will be ok. Happy to see that you followed my recommendation on Juan Valdez. It is a chain, but for pure coffee such as americano or lattes and cappuccinos, it is very good. I noticed that you were drinking Club Colombia beer. I think it is very good. They also make a red and a black beer. The ajiaco looked great. Yes, you will get avocado and rice with your ajiaco. They blend ver well. You will enjoy Cartagena. Just stay watch out for the street hustlers. They are intense and do not respect the fact that you say “no” to them.
I have been to Cali, Colombia. I have friends from there. I do plan to return to Colombia and broaden my range to include Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Santa Marta... Colombia deserves to be on every traveler's bucket list.
Love it from Mongolia 🇲🇳
I love the vibe of your video. Most importantly, your narration is very good and you don't over talk like a lot of American vloggers. It was the first time I watched you. You have just earned one more fan.
🔥orgullosamente bogotano y este reportaje es simplemente un homenaje & honor a una de las mejores capitales del mundo gran trabajo, grande BOGOTÁ🔥
My wife and parents are going to Colombia in about 1 month. Looking forward to it and thanks for the informative video.
Going there next week for the holidays!!! Literally can’t wait. Didn’t realize I would need a coat 😬 but thanks for the recommendations
Hope you have a great time! Yes, bring lots of layers because even in its warmest season the weather is really sporadic.
I’m from Bogota now living in Texas I miss somethings about my home city I had a nice childhood there you are courageous woman to be there walking alone and making the videos . Nice video.
Soy bogotana uwu me siento super increible orgullosa de mi ciudad cuando Veo estos videos
I was there in 2001 visiting my gf's family. She lived near Castillo del Mono Osorio. I had so much fun.
A nice trip in Bogota, Alina!❤️❤️
I miss u Lulo 😭 (A colombian guy living in Canada).
Thanks for sharing. We are planning on stopping over in Bogota. Current thoughts are 3 night stop to experience the city. We are very excited for Cartagena.
In Bogotá we have more than 53 museums, not only places for dinner or Monserrate are the most important things you can find. For people interested in culture, Bogotá has a lot to show them.
This video brought me so many beautiful memories!
You did good with your trip to Bogota. Nice work
Really enjoying your content. I like how you mix food, landscape, people in your video.
I’m glad! Thank you!
As a Bogotá native, I suggest you visit the La Macarena and Bosque Izquierdo neighborhoods, very nice restaurantes here, Tapas la Macarena is great. Most tourist never visit the following places that are really worthwhile. Biblioteca Virgilio Barco, Parque Simón Bolivar and the Botanical Garden, this three near each other. Museo Botero and Gold Museum are a most. In Chapinero Restaurante El Chato is excellent and for more upscale budget Leo Restaurante is the best. Criterion is also great.
I Just got back from Bogota and all I can say ... I wish that I could stay longer What a wonderfull place to visit
¡Feliz Navidad! My husband and I are binging your vids trying to plan our trip this summer!
Aw thank you so much! Hope you guys have a great trip!
Hi Alina,
The window you can see at 1:23 is the window Simon Bolivar used to escape when an assassination attempt happened in 1828.
Bienvenida a Colombia 🇨🇴!!! Qué gusto ver este tipo de videos
Thanks for visit our contry!, we have a lot of natural places to visit close to bogota
Thank you so much Alina Mcleod.
Hi Alina. Thanks for your words about Bogotá. Merry Christmas for you and your family and friends 🤗
What a nice upload my dear. It’s just superb.
Powerful and amazing video!!!!
Hello greetings from Medellin.
I loved your video, in a few days I traveled to Bogotá for the second time and your video made me want to be there soon.
Also welcome to Medellín whenever you want.
Very Good Review of Bogota, I have never been but I'm looking forward to visiting family that live there! Thank You
Totally agree. I love living in Bogotà, deapite what my paisa friends in Medellin told me 😂
People from Medellín have the most toxic and stupid regionalism in the whole country. Please don't believe their narrow-minded and limited perceptions.
U are wise to ignore the ignorance and hate. We love everyone here
Best city in the world! I love Bogotá
I live here as a foreigner, that was a well rounded video. I live in the suburbs, much safer out here, but also plenty of people with money so a lot going on still. There's a whole world 5 day travelers would be unaware of... A lot more to uncover, a lot for families, i left London for Bogota many years ago.
Been to 5 countries in South America.loved it.many years ago i would say Colombia was dangerous.but Alina i must say i really enjoyed your vlog looked safe and friendly yes i would go there now.i was impressed with the food.in fact i was pleasantly surprised how cool it look.
OH im so glad i found your videos before booking my AirBnb i also would have been in the very southern part of Chapinero but now I am looking at Zona T and G area
Have a great time!
This video annoys me in the best way. The amount of hate and negative connotations aimed at Colombia internationally especially from North Americans is insurmountable. So much so even immigrant Colombians develop complexes and believe it’s too dangerous to visit. With the immense worry that if anything should happen to their international acquaintance that’s one more negative image they have to contend with for the rest of their lives. I find this sad and detached from reality and Colombians with their kind hearts in general do not deserve this treatment.
Siempre bienvenida a Bogotá y todo Colombia. 🇨🇴
Missed mentioning Gringo nights, which is a great international language exchange time and party afterward, great event..also, Santa Barbara, a shopping mall and colonial place...but in general, nice video of Bogota...you do not get bored here...
Hi, I´m from Colombia, Alina, yesterday i saw my first video of your channel, and its very grateful to me, see that you can recomend the people travel to know Colombia. Yes some areas to the tourist are dangerous, equaly from colombians and tourist.
Thanks for your video, It was really interesting...Definitely, for my next trip, Bogota will be my next destination
joa el mejor video que he visto de un extranjero en Bogota, me gustó porque no solo visitó la partes turisticas sino tambien las zonas t que son las mas desarrolladas de la ciudad y eso por supuesto que vale la pena visitarlo y mostrarlo , lo mejor de la ciudad es lo que hay que destacar y conocer y ella lo hizo! congratss muy buen video great video and you did the best way to meet bogota
I was there a couple of years ago and I really miss the place, sad to see what was happening there last year, but I'm glad it seems to have returned to some normality.
I love culture ♡
U were actually very lucky, btw I'm happy you had a good experience while staying there :D
Hello 👋
I live in Colombia and never been traveled out of the country.
Is interesting see foreign people talking good things of my country
I am sorry, my English is bad.
I wait for improve my English.
I agree with you. Ive been there in colombia, particularly in bogota. The country has so much to offer. A lot beautiful places. The preserved culture and tradition. Its just being drawn to negative narrative that the country is dangerous due to what happened in the past. My husband is a colombian and he himself warned me about bad people there. But i like to go back there. I also love the food and drinks. And yeah they usually serve the food with avocado. Intersting.
Glad you made it to La Puerta Falsa not just the food , is also the History about place , like thre is the only restaurant inside a Chatedral , Alina continue enjoying this trip, Cartagena is gorgeous ,cheers
Seems like a rugged and adventurous place! Stay safe and have fun!
Me alegra mucho mujer bella, siempre serás bienvenida a bogotá nuevamente
Saludos.
Te amo mi Bogota, grandes/ hermosos recuerdos y mis mejores amigos alli.❤
Bogota is amazing. sorry for my English , i have lived in bogota all my life its a great city its amazing the places the center(candelaria plaza de bolivar) a magical place their building made her a modern city
Hi Beautiful, you visited my work's place in Chapinero! Thanks you for sharing this type of video :)
Did you get sketched out on that tram up the mountain?? I was freaking out a little coming down on that rickety thing. EDIT: It looked like you hiked it. View is awesome and there is a lot of history in that Bolivar square, especially during the "cocaine years."
Haha yeah I hiked and it was hardcore with the elevation. The tram did look sketch but the cable car looked decent.
Tim, you're right! It does feel like you're going to die going back down Monserrate. Isn't it great? 🤣🤣
It’s pretty awesome in 31 centrifugal you can watch whatever you want wherever by a small computer device. Unless you were a saint living under a cave who just want trouble ?
Tim k descerebrado, usted habla de la cocaína pero debería preguntarse cual es el verdadero cartel que financia el narcotráfico,no son los pequeños e insignificantes carteles colombianos o mexicanos,de seguro lo tiene mas cerca de lo que usted cree
@@pablopineda1673 dude, you didn’t get the point, you must gotta English first instead.
You can be anywhere in Colombia and you hear those little bells ringing (2:25), you know there's ice cream near you.
Latin America is so far for Indians ...a world away...its like another planet for us
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It's definitely on my list of places I want to see. I love the work of Botero, who has a museum there. Sorry you did not highlight that. Other than that, I loved seeing the vibrant murals and restaurants. Thanks for this.
Alina, thank you so much, you honor me showing my city to the world. And now I’m in love with you..!
12 min 41 s...Alina, your drink is Mexican spiced coffee, better known as Cafe de Olla, is made with Mexican ground coffee, cinnamon, and raw dark sugar .
Ola chicka, really enjoyed the video . Keep em coming
I love to visit Columbia as very close friend who lives there and love to explore it with her,
Love your voice. You could easily be a news presenter.