I just had the most amazing week in Bogotá! As a solo female traveler I felt so safe. Guess what: because I done my research what areas to avoid and what to look out for. I don’t even speak Spanish and was absolutely fine. I met amazing people and the hospitality is great. Like in literally ANY OTHER CITY IN THIS WORLD you have to be aware of your surroundings. If you go and want to find trouble you will. So please don’t let scary RUclips Videos hold you back from visiting this city. ❤️
LOVE THIS! - Yeah... We kind of scare people in the beginning of this video... But no large city is without crime. I saw a recent statistic that had Dallas TX in the US as one of the cities with the highest homicide rates... Higher than Bogota... And that's where Widny and I met, married, and lived for 6 years before going to Colombia... But, Dallas is pretty great too... It all depends on neighborhoods, activities, groups of people, time of day, etc... We are very happy to hear you have had a positive experience in Bogota. :-)
I´m so happy to read your comment. I love that you had an amazing time in our city, and hope that you come many more times to Bogota and other of our amazing cities. For your next trip: most touristic things are not that far away one from another, and you can use the shared bike system (it's my main mode of transport).
Thank you very much for the good Video, that´s exactly my experience with Bogotá. I am from Hamburg, Germany and my Girlfriend live in Bogotá. The first time I visit her in Bogotá everybody told me it is very dangerous in that City and of course, like any other big cities in the world, Bogotá have very dangerous parts, but I love Bogotá very much, because there are so many friendly people and beautiful things in the city. I walked around a lot in Bogotá, also at night and I had never a dangerous situation altough I look very european. For women it is more dangerous at night, but that´s not only the case of Bogotá, unfortunarely that´s a problem in all cities in the world. Bogotá ist a great place to live or visit.
This is sooo great to hear! It doesn’t matter what major city you go to, you always have to be careful about something. It’s not the beer excuse to not go.
Man, I understand your point, every big city is dangerous but not in the level this pseudo city is, here's a snip from the "concejo de bogota" website: "hacen presencia el tren de Aragua, los satanás, los paisas, los pereiranos, los lucky, los maras, los camilos, los bury, los zetas, los boyacos y los maracuchos, sin contar a los grupos de delincuencia común organizada." those are some of the criminal narco-gangs that operate in town. Every city has its dangers, but when it comes to the capital of the country that's the epitome of narco trafficking and cocaine, it's on another level. Also, I bet in your night walks you didn't adventure to the city's downtown like the "Santa Fe" area, "La 22", "Ciudad Bolivar", and so on which are far to the south. Just want to open people's eyes to the crude reality of a country that live on appareances. (And yes, I'm a columbian, from bogota)
I really fell deep in love with Latin America, especially Colombia. I've been planning my move from Germany to Bogotá for over a year. Furthermore, I was single, tired of my old life and then everything turned out differently than expected. Now not only in the most beautiful relationship of my life so far, but with her, I have gained a family in which I was really, very warmly welcomed. I'm really looking forward to being able to call Bogotá my new home soon. Gracias por la cantidad de este video. Mucho saludos actualmente todavía de Alemania.
These are such kinds words! - One of things we tend to reflect on often is how Westerns countries may be more developed but they're more "cold" and so are the people... Colombia and many parts of Latin America may lack development but the people are often more friendly and appear to be exceptionally content with their lives although they have less things materialistically. It's rather a paradox. --- We hope you find your home in Bogota soon!
Are you really a native of Germany? In that case you should try writing to DOMINIC, he is also from Germany, he currently has a prosperous t-shirt business - look for his channel here on RUclips
@@oscardiaz7033 Yes, I am really a German native. I was born and raised in Germany and now in my 30s, I am immigrating to Colombia (Bogotá). Thanks for your RUclips recommendation. Do you mean Dominic with about ~7 million followers? Muchos saludos!
@@lifetheorycouple I see it the same way, and after I let go of this materialism (although I was never particularly materialistic) and asked myself what I really wanted in life, I suddenly became interested in Latin America. Actually, it started quite harmlessly with Cuba, from there it went via Brazil, and finally I fell deep in love with Colombia and later with my girlfriend. It is precisely this "coldness" in the Western world that I find increasingly difficult to cope with. My girlfriend and I sometimes joke that not even Hollywood could come up with a love story as crazy as ours. We were very cautious and reserved at the beginning because we simply found it difficult to classify. The cultural differences, the good and bad things that you hear or experience. And now I'm at a point where I can more and more imagine asking her the question of all questions. But only once I have settled into my new home. It's a strange feeling when you feel more and more like a stranger in your own (old) home. And at the same time, there is a continent, a country far away, that is becoming more and more dear to one's heart. Of course, not everything is perfect there either, and it will be a big change for me. And yet I am very impressed by how cheerful the people are despite the difficult conditions. And what is really addictive is the traditional food and music. I've already asked my girlfriend if she'll keep me when I get old and thicker. ;)
Bogotá is horrible 🤢 is a complete mess of a city: the traffic jams are terrible, the public transportation is really bad, people drive like sh*t, most of the city is pretty ugly and looks dirty, it can be a really dangerous city (just read about what used to be the Bronx or the barrio San Bernardo and you'll see hell in earth) it is polluted as f*ck and has some serious infraestructural issues. It's a really frustrating city cause it has lots of potential, but it has been wasted due to the incompetence of the majors and the social problems that has Colombia due to the conflict. The best advise I can give to anyone who wants to travel to Colombia is: don't waste your time in Bogotá, this country has much more to offer.
Additionally... Bogota is awesome if you like to be walking... that zone around Parque de la 93 is incredible, all that green everywhere! I love it too!
I’m planning a trip to Colombia in March. It will be my first time there in almost 10 years! I think I will be going to Bogotá for two or three days followed by the coffee region for a few days, and then Barranquilla. There are so many other places I would love to go to, but this is going to be a short trip, so there’s only so much I can do.
Just did the same (minus Barranquilla) for the first time and fell in love with the region. Asking myself if I really had to leave as I shiver all week in my current subzero winter hellscape. Enjoy your visit!
Nice! Yes, I think the real charm of Colombia is all these small towns that are just outside all the major towns. More peaceful and so unique as you really start to stretch across the country.
I actually drove the Pan American highway from Florida to Argentina. When I came through Bogota (2018), I said once was enough, I'm never coming back. Fast forward to 2021 meeting my fiancee and she lived here in Bogota. Now, I have lived here since late 2021 and love my "Bogota". Being from Florida it was an "adjustment to the altitude and the weather. This city is amazing with all it has to offer and the cost of living is great. I've traveled all over the county and soon we are moving to the coffee region. I enjoyed your video and have shared it with my family. Cheers and keep up the good work.
I've been in 8 countries and different cities in those counties and Bogotá is still my favorite cities of all, is just so unique, so gorgeous, fun, dynamic, gentle... I love it!
We are sooo happy to hear this! - Bogota does have its negatives, but when you start to really take in what the city has to offer, it's a remarkable place.
thank you for the great video! my wife is from Bogota and I'm from the states. i've lived there on and off for about 8 months and love the city. you mentioned hiking in the mountains nearby. I had always been under the impression that it was too dangerous to hike those mountains except for the 2-3 hikes that require pre-registration. i would love to learn more about the hikes you guys do, as the mountains are so enchanting. thank you!
Thank you for the view and comment! - You need to to sign up here (caminos.eaab.gov.co/) and there's also an App. It is 100% free. In fact, we are back in Bogota now and I will be going up on one of the trails tomorrow morning. --- We've done all of them except for the Kilómetro 11 y 12 Quebradas. --- And yes, it is true you should NOT go without a guide or signing up here because you will likely get robbed. But this is one the reasons I like Bogota so much, because they provide this service for free. There are several guides and even police on the trail. --- If you sign up and don't show up, they ban you for about a month from signing up again, FYI.
Nice! Yes, we have noticed compared to 10 years ago... That the clean up of all the independent busses in the city has made a big difference. I think more aggressive metro development will help the city certainly be more functional.
@@lifetheorycouple The only market that beats Bogota with the most electric buses in the world is China. "In 2021, Colombia became the second market with the most electric buses in the world and by September 2022 it exceeded 1589 electric buses. Colombia is a leader in goals and actions towards the decarbonization of public transportation. The city of Bogota D.C. is the focal point of these advances.Dec 22, 2023" source google
To me, Bogota has the best climate in the world. Never too call never too hot. Just fresh and sunny. Very, very comfortable. Those who say it is cold is because they never been to countries with truly freezing weather. And yes, I live in Houston, a city with crazy weather.
I agree with you, after living in NY for decades and now in FL, and knowing both extremes of cold and hot, definetely Bogotas weather is amazing, its never too hot and never too cold.
I get Bogotá has kinda a bipolar weather, you can literally see the sun while being bathed by some rain at the same time, but people who complain about Bogotá being cold seem to have never experienced a true winter weather. Snow is fun for a couple days but when you get closed roads, snow blizzards, black ice storms etc etc etc you quickly realize how fortunate and how nice and mild the weather is here. Great vid guys!!!
TRUE! - And that is the point we make in this video. It's not winter weather whatsoever. It's mild fall weather... But I think it is true, people who grew up in warmer climates then come visit Bogota experience the coldest weather they've ever encountered. But most people coming from areas outside of the tropics find it pleasant because it's not too cold and nor does it actually get hot.
We would say in the nicer neighborhood (which are all the ones mentioned in the video) and the touristy areas yes. However, we also well acquainted with other parts of Bogota no so highlighted in this video such as the south and east... It's a different story... So in short, it depends on where you go. But for the neighborhoods that attract foreigners, they're quite friendly.
Lately the weather is hotter than I would prefer. Due to the altitude of 2600 meters, the sun's rays are intense, but I love the dry climate, different from the mostly humid areas of Colombia.
Yes! The water restrictions have been a bit annoying... But, we believe this is due to the El Nino effect. Next year the weather should predictively be back to normal.
Good info...I visited for 8 days in January this year.....great city!! Point to note: Exercise before you visit...walk run etc...the high altitude does affect you...
Absolutely! If you're active, like we are, doing just one or two work outs in Bogota will get you acclimated very quickly. But if you're not active whatsoever... I could see how it would be difficult to breathe if coming from lower elevation.
5 days in Bogota. Stayed in Zona Rosa. No problems whatsoever! Never felt threatened or nervous about anything. I saw a lot of people with their cellphones out everywhere to be honest, but I wouldn’t walk around distracted because the sidewalks are uneven with holes that can cause you to fall down easily! My biggest problem was altitude sickness and the horrible traffic! Overall it’s very underrated place to visit!
It does take some time to get used to the altitude, additionally I don’t think the air quality helps. However, I love my Bogotá. There’s so much to see and do.
Hi guys! Loved your video.... That is just a sample of many wonderful things to do and to see here. Not only Bogotá, Colombia is an amazing country to visit. Bienvenidos cuando quieran, welcome anytime ❤
Gracias! Ojalá puedas ver nuestros videos sobre Bucaragamanga, Villavicencio, Ibague, Cali entre otros lugares que hemos visitado en Colombia. La verdad nos hemos divertido mucho ☺️
I miss Bogotá every waking hour. As a Bogotano living overseas the reason I watch Bogotá RUclips videos is because I dream of returning. I love Bogotá´s cool weather, the rain, the overcast days,and its sunsets. I also love the food, and cycling through the city, there´s something always going on. It is far from perfect, a bit too gritty, horrible traffic and if could be safer. But it is my city and I love Bogotá
YES! Widny here. Te entiendo totalmente! Bogotá may be all the bad things but it’s my city, and I love it. I love the memories I have in Bogotá and all of the possibilities the city offers to create new memories with loved ones 💕
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE LOVE TO HEAR! - All cities comes with crime and their sets of inconveniences... But, if you really choose to LIVE in any given city, there so many beautiful experiences to have. I hope you enjoy Bogota once you visit.
I have many family members who live in Bogota, and I often feel more safe walking about in Bogota as long as I know where to go than I do where I live now! I often feel sad that it will be eight years this December when I was last down there. I must go back soon! There is no life for a single man 50 years or older in the city I live in now.
NICE! - Yes, it's always best to know the neighborhood... And if you don't, first take a few walks without phone and just some cash to get familiar with surroundings. It can be quite wild in some areas.
3:32 To be honest, the US doesnt have the infrastructure to sustain the car culture either... Bogotá in fact follows the car-centric model of the US and that is why it collapses, just as traffic collapses in New York, Boston or Chicago.
all big cyties in the world are the same, caothic and dangerous but every single city have beautiful things to enjoy :) good video bro thanks for visit us!
Thank you! - I did more than visit... I lived in Bogota for 2 years with my wife who is a Rola. There is a strong chance that we will make Bogota a long term home in the future, especially once we decide to have kids. --- Thank my wife for capturing my heart. lol
I´m Italian living in Bogota. I love this city, the people are very friendly, cheerful and have high standards of academic education. It is a city that has everything and is working to improve, for example the transportation. The rolos make you feel like part of the family!
Thank you! - Bogota has more of sophistication about it versus other cities in the country, that does tend to stand out. People are educated and there a several thriving books stores across the city. --- Family wise, I feel like that's just a Colombian thing. Once you get to know a Colombian, anywhere, they invite you to all their gatherings and social events.
I live in Bogota. I don't know why they are promoting Bogota, maybe for RUclips views? There are tons of better places to go in the world. If you do come here, Monserrate is the must see if it is not raining. Most people have layovers here. Travelers don't really hang out. They filmed those shots on one of the few nice weather days. Normally it's cloudy, rainy, not necessarily gloomy, but it's like that all year. Bring a rain jacket if you come here, to stay dry and stay WARM. We're in the tropics, but here it's 2600m/8700' and mountain weather. I usually go out with a rain jacket over a t-shirt during the day, and I rarely take it off, and definitely have a jacket at night. I've seen beautiful sunny days in December and May, so trying to define a rainy season is difficult. It's more like wet, and less wet. Christmas to March is usually less wet. I think they should be careful with the places they recommend. If you go too far afield, you start getting to places Colombians are afraid to go. Lots of crime. Don't wander off strolling without asking someone if it's safe. Zipaquira and the salt mines are safe. Small town, nice restaurants, and a big underground salt mine. I recommend staying farther north in the city of Bogota for safety and visiting La Candelaria and surrounding neighborhoods during the day. In general, the southern part of Bogota has more crime, and the north is "rich" apartments and security guards. Usaquen is a nice area for tourists to visit and stay and fairly safe. I used to stay by Parque de la 93, but I always had my head on a swivel there, even though it's a pretty good neighborhood, relatively. Zona T and El Virrey are similar to Parque de la 93. Uber exists here and is slightly more expensive than taxis, but it's no hassle and you prepay, so no BS when you get out of the car. That's the way to get around, especially at night or if you are south of Calle 100. Colombians are typically very polite, friendly, and helpful on the street. I see a lot of gringos on RUclips walking around filming with cellphones and cameras in the city center. NOT a good idea to advertise expensive equipment on the street. Keep your brand new phones in your pocket. People and tourists have been killed many times in this country for cellphones. It ain't Switzerland.
We really appreciate this detailed comment and view. - We made this video straight from our hearts because so many people say Bogota is not worth your time... We just find people are wrong about that because they focus too much on the cooler Autumn weather and the traffic is has.... But, if you look past those two, sort of inconveniences, you'll see how much beauty there is to experience within and around Bogota.
I've ONLY been to Bogota in Colombia, and that's twice, each time one week each on vacation. I've highly enjoyed Bogota as a city. Part of the reason I think I did is because I did my research on what I was getting my self into when I arrived. I knew it was a huge urban landscape with cooler non-tropical temperatures. I wasn't expecting a party city like Cartagena/Medellin with warm weather, I was expecting something like NYC in the fall. Bogota still knows how to party though! Love the nightlife there too. Part of me enjoys the fact that I haven't been to Medellin/Cartagena yet because EVERYONE tells me to go to those places lol
You are missing out so badly, Cartagena and Medellin are SO much better in so many ways, much more developed, beautiful and fun, and the best thing around there aren't the parties
@@isabel4998 I'm not knocking Medellin/Cartagena truly, I honestly do want to visit those cities. I just get the vibe that Bogota gets a bad rap from the rest of the country exactly because it IS a big crowded city and the climate is so different from the rest of the country. For the record, I don't think Bogota is the only representation of Colombia, I know the country is known for its tropical climate and beautiful scenery. I'm just saying, I had a good time in Bogota because I did my research and, quite frankly, I've come to enjoy big bustling cities like NYC over time and now those are my vacations, city vacations. I used to ONLY go to tropical cities by beaches.
We have a layover in Bogota from 5am to 2pm (flight from US) - so realistically we got 3-4 hours to play with before we need to book it back to El Dorado. Any tips to get to the city center quickly and if any place is walkable? Just sightseeing and eating. No museums. Thanks for the video!
Uber or Taxi might be best. But depending on time of day it could take an hour to get to the city center. And then another hour to get back to the airport. The neighborhood of La Candelaria is walkable. I’d try to get as close to Plaza de Bolivar or go straight to Monserrate for the cable cart. - Your time line is a bit tight for a large dense city like Bogota.
I know I'm late to the party, and you might not even read this, but other people could potentially benefit from my two cents. The paradignatic city center is often not feasible in such a time frame in any city. There are alternatives, and in Bogota I would recommend Parque Simón Bolívar or El Salitre, which are wonderful spots much closer to the airport.
I’ve been living in Bogota for 2.5 years and all of the above is true. Weather stinks and safety is bad. But the city is super underrated and there’s always something to do
I love Bogóta ❤ yet I hate cities. Bogotá is so different, however. It is a mix of modern hip, and beautiful, lush green parts. The food is phenomenal. Even just the produce is incredible. I am going to buy a condo there and base myself there! My only problem ? High altitude makes my rice cook mushy! 🥰
At Bogotá and Colombia locals respect foreigners and help them anytime. Colombia people have human values inside the heart always more important others than simple things or material belongings 😊
Yes! Colombians can be very welcoming and inviting into their groups/circles of people. This is something Jonny has really enjoyed about Colombian culture.
as a bogotano, foreigners need to go to important festivals like rock al parque (music festival in june or november) or SOFA (comic con in October, it happens in Corferias)
I was just in Bogota in July and the weather was amazing. It was warm during the day and at night it got cooler but not bad. The food is amazing, and when you do the conversion from pesos to dollars, you realize how inexpensive restaurants are in Bogota compared to the states. I had a great time, and I look forward to my next visit; this time is going to be longer.
Reading all comments just make me sad I left my city 20 years ago right when changes started hopelly i will be back soon in the mind time enjoy for me. 😢
Fair point! I think it also depends on the quality of apartments you want. You can find some as low as $300.00 USD and has high as $3,000.00 USD. We like to keep it under $800.00 if possible, but fully furnished.
I lived in Bogota until I was 16 years old. I remember being cold and seeing the ground covered with hail sometimes in the morning. Traffic was horrible and transportation was difficult with buses filled to capacity and people hanging from the doors. Of course I’m taking about the 60s and early 70s. I guess the country has come along way.
This still happens especially during the rainy seasons. Some parts of the city get more flooded than others and hail covers the streets when it rains at times. --- Traffic is still bad... But as stated in the video, there are still wonderful things about Bogota and I think there is more to enjoy even given the traffic and weather inconveniences.
Been a few times to Bogota. Always felt safe. Just avoid some places and dont be an easy target. You will be fine. Once saw a phone being snatched in front of me, so yes it happens. Sadly.
I live in Bogotá, but I just visited La Candelaria and Monserrate! There are so many places I haven't explored yet! 🇨🇴 #Bogotá #LaCandelaria #Monserrate #Colombia #travel #explore #wanderlust
Awesome video! It’s refreshing to see a video that’s about quality daytime activities. I’m not a party guy and I don’t drink alcohol, so this is the kind of content I’m looking for! I do have two questions though, I have a large dog, are there many good veterinarians in the chicó/chapinero/rosales areas? Also, what about career opportunities? I alway wonder how people do all these activities without thinking about making money lol! I know that’s a boring conversation, but it’s the most important one that people never seem to talk about.
Thank you! - We are happy to hear this! --- (1) Vets? We don't have animals; however, the dog culture is huge in Bogota... I've even seen people take their dogs into malls... I think there are plenty of vet serves... I'd join some Bogota Expat groups on FB and start asking around... (2) Career opportunities is a tough one... If you found any job in Colombia you'd likely make about 1,500 or 2,000 USD at the most per a month. We are lucky at this moment in our lives because we have kept our US based corporate jobs and work remote. (3) Half the activities featured in this video are free, and if they do cost money, not very much... We have plans to do more budget break down type of videos, so stay tuned for those. Is there a specific activity or two that interests you more than others? We love hearing that we're not the only people opposed to (1) drinking and (2) night life... We had someone comment on our channel that we should film night life... If we did that, it would be us sleeping from 9pm to 6am. LOL
@@lifetheorycouple That’s awesome to hear! I spent a month in Medellín last year and saw dogs in the malls as well. I figured Bogotá was also dog friendly but I wanted to make sure. As far as activities, Cicloviá will easily be my favorite! Other than that, I can really just go with the flow as long as I’m getting to know quality people. I’m really a huge talker and laugher, but I’ll need to get better at Spanish before I’ll know how to let my true personality show lol! Tbh, I the majority of my time will spent focused on earning my Master’s Degree in Data Science via the online program from Eastern University in Pennsylvania; classes start next month. I’ve worked for 11 years as a Mathematician in the Software Engineering field, but I’d like to transition into Machine Learning Engineering and Web Development. If I study full time, I can finish in 10 months then get a U.S. job remote. Afterwards, I’d be much more open to spending more time on activities. I’m looking to make a long term move so establishing myself financially and socially are my highest priority.
It looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you! - Working in the IT space whether data science, ML, AI, etc... I think once you prove yourself to any employer who gives you a fully remote job will give you the geographic freedom and flexibility you seek. --- Activities wise, Ciclovia is the best in Bogota! - The organized hiking in the Cerros Orientales is free also, you'll just need to sign up.
Good for you gringo, way to find yourself a lovely rola companion to convince you to move back to her city with her. And, most importantly, to keep an open mind and spirit in order to be embraced by all that is Bogota and Colombia. I lived there from 2005-2012, and if I'm being completely honest with myself, they were the best years of my life. Sure, there are a few drawbacks to the capital city and the country in general, but the good outweighs the bad by a long shot, imho. The media has once again done an injustice by making an effort to focus on the negative thereby cultivating an inaccurate image of the city/country. My Colombian wife and I, along with our 5-y/o son, might still return to call the capital home someday, especially with how polarizing the US has become. Thanks to you and your colombiana tiernita for sharing some of the city's/area's provocative features. ¡Saludos y los mejores deseos para Uds. dos! -- David G., Omaha, NE.
Thank you David! - It certainly sounds like you need to make it back to Bogota soon. And with your son, that would be quite the experience this time around.
If you have a local such as you had your partner you can move ANYWHERE and feel safer and make less mistakes and need less knowledge of the language … on the other hand a random white traveler from US traveling to Columbia should be VERY careful and think about safer destinations unless you can financially live in all best areas and I mean THE BEST
Hey guys, my trip starts in 10 days, I'm looking for recommendations on where to spend 2 weeks to feel out the city and see if it's for me. Due to traffic I want to stay in a bubble, gyms, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. I like historical, colonial neighborhoods, museums, art galleries but I also like parks and nature trails. Please let me know what you recommend.
Quinta Camacho and Zona G, those are the areas I recommend for visiting Bogota. It’s more central and you’ll be able to get to places easier from there.
Bogotá has a lot of pros, but I can’t pass up the fact that crime and drugs are out of control. I’m also American and an experienced traveler in Latin America - Bogotá is the sketchiest place I’ve been to. It’s so annoying to have to consider that every time you leave your hotel that you could get robbed.. sorry, this isn’t happening in many places in the world.
Very fair assessment! - This is indeed our biggest annoyance regarding Bogota and most of the cities in Colombia. Theft and gun-point robbery is a real thing, and you just never know when it's going to happen... However, in the US, as we all know, mass-shootings are a real thing, and you never know when that's going to happen either...
I lived for 3 years in Bogota and returned to Australia 5 years ago. I’ve been to all these places and everything on this video is true. Bogota is a great place to visit but if you don’t speak any Spanish I’d suggest going with someone who does. You’ll enjoy it much more that way. Living in Bogota is another thing.if you’ve got money and live in a decent neighbourhood you’ll enjoy it but if you aren’t cashed up I’d say don’t do it. Best wishes.
Fair! - I believe if you have money period... Life is a lot easier. You can afford to be in the nicer areas of a city/town and afford more luxuries. Thankfully, we are a good position.
The temperatures stay the same year round. March, April, May, September, October, and November are the months with more rainy days. Therefore it’s usual overcast and cooler vs. the dry seasons meaning the months of December, January, February, June, July, and August. - Each year there are two dry seasons and wet seasons. But you can expect average high of 68-70 F and average low of 50 F year round.
I was specially close to get a little bit mad and vent in the commentaries section until I heard the deliberation, wish ya'll the best! Hope this video has enough diffusion, coming from a native Bogotá citizen heh
Hi you two, i had already visited Bogota 4 times before I watched your videos and right now i'm in my cozy loft apartment above the Candileria. Tomorrow i will attempt to get out of town a little and go up the mountain. I am so serious about living here next year, but so far I have been a little lazy finding the right information. How do i get around the ex pat tax? Should i start a business? Or buy an apartment, i really love it here. And Ive never lived in a big city before but something just resonates with my heart here. Maybe someday i'll see you at Cafe del Mercado ? ❤ Gavin
Great questions in this comment. They are too big to answer in a comment however... If you're interested in staying in Colombia for the long run, I highly suggest working on getting your m-visa (Migrant Visa) and work with a law firm like Langon Law. Those m-visas last 2 years... Taxes, depending on your source of income, if it's outside of Colombia, you may no need to pay tax. I suggest reaching out to a tax professional to understand this.... Start a business? We are not the best source of info on how to do this as we have not ran our own profitable businesses, we are remote corporate employees.... Buying is way more complicated and locks you down. If you're like us, it was just more economical to go the Airbnb route and jump around Colombia for a while.... Cafe del Mercado? Unfortunately at the time of typing this comment we have decided to leave Colombia to explore some other countries. ---- BEST OF LUCK
10 years! Awesome! - It shocked me to learn that Bogota is up there with Manila, statistically, for traffic congestion. It's annoying at times, we agree... But as you know, there's so much going on all the time in Bogota, it's really enjoyable.
It's a beautiful city big city it got lots of danger parts, but it's very safe other parts especially in the northern areas. The traffic is bad and the bus are very congested. I have friend here and since I been staying here off and on my experience been great. This city has alot of room for growth.
Thank you for the view and comment! - We are well aware of the dangerous parts... There really are two sides to Bogota. We of course have showcased the better parts of the city. But this is true of nearly every major city on this planet.
Always welcome to Bogota, I am from Bogota and don't believe what you say, we are kind, loving, hospitable and we want our city to grow and be a good place to live and to visit us, it's just that many Colombians from other cities come to look for an opportunity in Bogota But they don't want Bogota, they just want to work, so many of those people who are not from Bogota do not take ownership of the city and they are the cold ones, but not the Bogota residents, because Bogota wants it to be more united and people take ownership, take care of their space, no. Vote rubbish, unlike Medellin, where the majority are from the same city, they are more nationalistic, in Bogota we are more open to receiving whoever arrives, but those who arrive do not always contribute to that union, regardless of that, we accept them and we want greetings, come to Bogota, no. they will regret it...
That is a lot of rubbish.Have no idea why you are promoting such a dangerous place . Thiefs in every corner of the city, north to south.The wether is worm but damp, traffic is horrible,rain,rain and more rein..very high altitude that burns the hell out of you..
Oh common man, don't say that about my born city. Bogota the capital is an amazing city to live or simply to come here as a trip visitor. I cannot say this city is 100% save because I will be lying to you but as any other city in this country you need to know exactly where you are going to stay or walk. The food here are so good, the fruits and vegetables are the best. The people are so respectful and polite. I used to live in United States more exactly south Florida and I have some american friends from there. They know they can come here whenever they want. They are welcome! I can consider myself a good tourism guide for them 😊❤
I (Widny) have visited a couple of the humedales in the city but this is a great suggestion! I had not thought about taking Jonny to see one of those. Thank you!
I’m in Bogota now and travel here at least two times a year. Since our trip, in April of 2023, it appears they are getting a handle on litter and are starting to use a “level”for their sidewalks? Are 18 inch curbs necessary folks. Otherwise, the climate is perfect and as an old guy, I walk three to seven miles a day. The health care system is terrific if you have private insurance . Great place overall👨✈️🇺🇸
HA! 18 inch curbs... This probably contributes to health/physical movement. We are impressed by the people who are in their 60s, 70s, and some in their 80s who still run up Monserrate.
You left? Due to my Mother in Law’s aging and health I may be moving to Mazuren! I was hoping you would do a video of that area? My wife’s family will not let me go anywhere alone,, which is very frustrating! And you are such a cool couple I was hoping to meet you! Good luck in all your travels! Love your videos!
We will be back for sure! Bogotá is our second home 💕 I must say that my family was terrified of Jonny walking alone in the streets of Bogotá, but with him learning survival Spanish and all of the “safety tips,” we started to feel more and more comfortable. To the point that he would sometimes watch my little brother and they would go on small adventures around the neighborhood. Jonny has always expressed his need for his independence and how much he enjoys walking, so it is something that we had to respect and trust that everything will be fine. I would suggest communicating with your wife and her family to make sure they understand and they help you feel safe and confident navigating Bogotá, instead of being fearful.
I agree with you I been there, but I don't feel too much unsecured, depending on the area you go to. Some places are very dangerous than others, for example, Bogota center in the night is very scare and dangerous to walk that area.
Thank you for the view and comment! - We agree, there are some scary parts. But we like to hear that others have experienced feeling secure/safe in Bogota. Thank you for sharing.
As a colombian/venezuelan, the best thing you can do in Bogotá is take a flight to medellin or to Cartagena, Bogotá is the absolute worst city ever, don't travel here guys, miss it! There's no good gastronomy, prices are higher, and there's absoultely no reason to be spending your good earned vacations in a boring and smelly city (also, note, if you are ever looking for the absolute best beaches in the world, go to venezuela, the beaches in Colombia are the worst I have visited in the Caribbean)
Oh my gosh such an amazing 🤩 video blog 🎉 👏 congratulations 🎊 I’m from Bogota, I’m not living there but definitely have an amazing places to visit, thank you for sharing this 🎉
I stayed in the business district North of Bogota, met alot of beautiful women, stayed at a great hotel NH Collection of Bogota, I speak no Spanish and I was treated very well. I have no plans to visit Medillin or Cartegena.
This is sooo great to hear! Bogota, although it has a lot of crime and you'll find yourself scrambling to put on a jacket... It's got culture, vibrance, and sooo much going on. If, as it sounds like you are, a large-city lover, then Bogota Colombia is a one stop shop.
@@lifetheorycouple I actually stayed in the hotel connected to the stock exchange building, it seems North Bogota is the major business district, I'm not trying to stay in areas and put myself in situations to be drugged robbed and possibly killed, just wanna chill enjoy the vibe and scenery, and head back home safe.
I like Bogota although the first time I went I didn't like it alot. There's lots of forests but the hiking trails are always closed for "security" reasons, that sucks because I like hiking.
This is our exact issue too, unfortunately... You cannot go for a hike by yourself and expect to be safe. Not like the US or even Chile. Instead, you can expect to go for a hike and get robbed... This is why we highly suggest hiking the Bogota Cerrors Orientales as organized by Acueducto (caminos.eaab.gov.co/).
This a great video. Enjoyed it so much. I do wonder though why, when you were talking about the temperatures, you went to the trouble of converting Celsius (used in Colombia and everywhere else in the world) into Fahrenheit so that your American audience (and only your American audience) could understand? Couldn't you at least have given both? It didn't spoil the film. Just made it very USA centric. Great quality high definition film too.
LOL! - This might be a struggle for the rest of my life. Let's call 30+ years of conditioning to where it's still difficult for me know what 20 degrees Celsius feels like versus 75 degrees Fahrenheit... Half of our audience is in the US, so it might still be relevant. On top of learning Spanish, I've had to adapt to using the metric system and celsius... People ask how tall I am and I say six foot one... They look at me like, what does that mean?... I now know that is 185 cm... I think the trouble will continue for me with all these conversations. And then on top of that you have different currencies. --- Thanks for the compliment on the film quality! 95% of this is shot with a an iPhone 13 Pro believe it or not. --- AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIEW AND COMMENT!
This is a common sentiment we hear time to time. We enjoy visiting Medellin once and a while... But clearly, if you watch more of our videos, like Bogota more.
@lifetheorycouple Indeed! I so loved that drive through the mountains! Retired & and living in NJ but making plans to head back and pick up where we left off! BTW, hot as heck here and summer is brutal this year. BG weather is so envious! Enjoy 😉
No other Colombian city come close to having what Bogotá has. That's no knock on other cities--Bogotá is the capital and it's much bigger, so it's not like it tried harder or anything like that. If you value what Bogotá has vs. other cities, you will have to put up with the bad stuff (basically the insecurity...traffic and weather are silly things to complain about in my opinion). If you don't, then those other cities (and non-cities of course) start looking a lot more attractive. And it's not like you have to feel the same way all the time--sometimes I want to go to Bogotá, while other times I want to treat it like an airport and bus station and get elsewhere ASAP.
Very true! - This is why we suggest finding an apartment that gets direct sun, either facing east or west. That way the apartment warms up when the sun does come out.
I just had the most amazing week in Bogotá! As a solo female traveler I felt so safe. Guess what: because I done my research what areas to avoid and what to look out for. I don’t even speak Spanish and was absolutely fine. I met amazing people and the hospitality is great. Like in literally ANY OTHER CITY IN THIS WORLD you have to be aware of your surroundings. If you go and want to find trouble you will. So please don’t let scary RUclips Videos hold you back from visiting this city. ❤️
LOVE THIS! - Yeah... We kind of scare people in the beginning of this video... But no large city is without crime. I saw a recent statistic that had Dallas TX in the US as one of the cities with the highest homicide rates... Higher than Bogota... And that's where Widny and I met, married, and lived for 6 years before going to Colombia... But, Dallas is pretty great too... It all depends on neighborhoods, activities, groups of people, time of day, etc... We are very happy to hear you have had a positive experience in Bogota. :-)
Which areas did you find the safest/most accommodating for tourists?
Glad you liked it!!!
I´m so happy to read your comment. I love that you had an amazing time in our city, and hope that you come many more times to Bogota and other of our amazing cities.
For your next trip: most touristic things are not that far away one from another, and you can use the shared bike system (it's my main mode of transport).
@@eduardoalexanderrosadio8083 All the north part of the city, avoid the south.
Aww, a love letter to Bogota❤. It’s nice to see content for Bogota from people who love the city!
Yep!!!!! - And thank you for being our number one fan. :-)
Thank you very much for the good Video, that´s exactly my experience with Bogotá. I am from Hamburg, Germany and my Girlfriend live in Bogotá. The first time I visit her in Bogotá everybody told me it is very dangerous in that City and of course, like any other big cities in the world, Bogotá have very dangerous parts, but I love Bogotá very much, because there are so many friendly people and beautiful things in the city. I walked around a lot in Bogotá, also at night and I had never a dangerous situation altough I look very european. For women it is more dangerous at night, but that´s not only the case of Bogotá, unfortunarely that´s a problem in all cities in the world. Bogotá ist a great place to live or visit.
This is sooo great to hear! It doesn’t matter what major city you go to, you always have to be careful about something. It’s not the beer excuse to not go.
Man, I understand your point, every big city is dangerous but not in the level this pseudo city is, here's a snip from the "concejo de bogota" website: "hacen presencia el tren de Aragua, los satanás, los paisas, los pereiranos, los lucky, los maras, los camilos, los bury, los zetas, los boyacos y los maracuchos, sin contar a los grupos de delincuencia común organizada." those are some of the criminal narco-gangs that operate in town. Every city has its dangers, but when it comes to the capital of the country that's the epitome of narco trafficking and cocaine, it's on another level. Also, I bet in your night walks you didn't adventure to the city's downtown like the "Santa Fe" area, "La 22", "Ciudad Bolivar", and so on which are far to the south. Just want to open people's eyes to the crude reality of a country that live on appareances. (And yes, I'm a columbian, from bogota)
best couple doing videos of the cities of colombia....keep it up !!
Awwww! THANK YOU! Such kind words.
I really fell deep in love with Latin America, especially Colombia. I've been planning my move from Germany to Bogotá for over a year. Furthermore, I was single, tired of my old life and then everything turned out differently than expected. Now not only in the most beautiful relationship of my life so far, but with her, I have gained a family in which I was really, very warmly welcomed. I'm really looking forward to being able to call Bogotá my new home soon.
Gracias por la cantidad de este video. Mucho saludos actualmente todavía de Alemania.
These are such kinds words! - One of things we tend to reflect on often is how Westerns countries may be more developed but they're more "cold" and so are the people... Colombia and many parts of Latin America may lack development but the people are often more friendly and appear to be exceptionally content with their lives although they have less things materialistically. It's rather a paradox. --- We hope you find your home in Bogota soon!
That sounds amazing! I’m also from Germany and fell in love with South America and can’t wait to go back to see more of this beautiful continent.
Are you really a native of Germany? In that case you should try writing to DOMINIC, he is also from Germany, he currently has a prosperous t-shirt business - look for his channel here on RUclips
@@oscardiaz7033 Yes, I am really a German native. I was born and raised in Germany and now in my 30s, I am immigrating to Colombia (Bogotá). Thanks for your RUclips recommendation. Do you mean Dominic with about ~7 million followers? Muchos saludos!
@@lifetheorycouple I see it the same way, and after I let go of this materialism (although I was never particularly materialistic) and asked myself what I really wanted in life, I suddenly became interested in Latin America. Actually, it started quite harmlessly with Cuba, from there it went via Brazil, and finally I fell deep in love with Colombia and later with my girlfriend. It is precisely this "coldness" in the Western world that I find increasingly difficult to cope with.
My girlfriend and I sometimes joke that not even Hollywood could come up with a love story as crazy as ours. We were very cautious and reserved at the beginning because we simply found it difficult to classify. The cultural differences, the good and bad things that you hear or experience. And now I'm at a point where I can more and more imagine asking her the question of all questions. But only once I have settled into my new home.
It's a strange feeling when you feel more and more like a stranger in your own (old) home. And at the same time, there is a continent, a country far away, that is becoming more and more dear to one's heart. Of course, not everything is perfect there either, and it will be a big change for me. And yet I am very impressed by how cheerful the people are despite the difficult conditions. And what is really addictive is the traditional food and music. I've already asked my girlfriend if she'll keep me when I get old and thicker. ;)
Bogota is one of the best cities in the world! It makes me sad that I'm catching a flight back to the US tomorrow.
Awww... I feel you... That's how it felt with all our visits prior to actually moving here for a while.
I live in the US but it sure as hell doesn’t feel like a big city. The cities in Colombia are very compact, unlike in the US.
Bogotá is horrible 🤢 is a complete mess of a city: the traffic jams are terrible, the public transportation is really bad, people drive like sh*t, most of the city is pretty ugly and looks dirty, it can be a really dangerous city (just read about what used to be the Bronx or the barrio San Bernardo and you'll see hell in earth) it is polluted as f*ck and has some serious infraestructural issues. It's a really frustrating city cause it has lots of potential, but it has been wasted due to the incompetence of the majors and the social problems that has Colombia due to the conflict. The best advise I can give to anyone who wants to travel to Colombia is: don't waste your time in Bogotá, this country has much more to offer.
Alright go back to your basement and take your meds, you un-cultured scum.
@@NgVeneComo colombiano, estoy de acuerdo jajaja
Te Quiero Bogota'. 💛 I moved here in 2021 best decision ever!
We love to year that! We've been here since the same year, 2021.
I moved here in . . . 1999
Additionally... Bogota is awesome if you like to be walking... that zone around Parque de la 93 is incredible, all that green everywhere! I love it too!
Yes! Lots of large parks in Bogota to enjoy. We love it!
I’m planning a trip to Colombia in March. It will be my first time there in almost 10 years! I think I will be going to Bogotá for two or three days followed by the coffee region for a few days, and then Barranquilla. There are so many other places I would love to go to, but this is going to be a short trip, so there’s only so much I can do.
Just did the same (minus Barranquilla) for the first time and fell in love with the region. Asking myself if I really had to leave as I shiver all week in my current subzero winter hellscape. Enjoy your visit!
WE LOVE TO HEAR THIS!!! - Enjoy, plan out your activities and just explore explore EXPLORE!
Same, i'm going in march as well, for my birthday. this will be my first time going.
i myself have been to bogota...i also visited fusa..chaochi...chia..zipaquira...cajica...and silvania.....i loved it !!
Nice! Yes, I think the real charm of Colombia is all these small towns that are just outside all the major towns. More peaceful and so unique as you really start to stretch across the country.
I am coming next month to visit Bogota for the first time, I really look forward.
You're going to love it! February is a great month to visit. Typically more sunny than most months.
@@lifetheorycouple sounds great. I will be there for 11 days, hopefully I shall be able to see quite a bit.
me too. in march
How was it?
don't risk your life, if you have the opportunity of coming to Colombia, lose it
I actually drove the Pan American highway from Florida to Argentina. When I came through Bogota (2018), I said once was enough, I'm never coming back. Fast forward to 2021 meeting my fiancee and she lived here in Bogota. Now, I have lived here since late 2021 and love my "Bogota". Being from Florida it was an "adjustment to the altitude and the weather. This city is amazing with all it has to offer and the cost of living is great. I've traveled all over the county and soon we are moving to the coffee region. I enjoyed your video and have shared it with my family. Cheers and keep up the good work.
That sounds incredible! --- I love to hear that well travelled person ended up in Bogota. The coffee region is great!
I've been in 8 countries and different cities in those counties and Bogotá is still my favorite cities of all, is just so unique, so gorgeous, fun, dynamic, gentle... I love it!
We are sooo happy to hear this! - Bogota does have its negatives, but when you start to really take in what the city has to offer, it's a remarkable place.
Always happy to see yalls new vids! ❤❤❤
THANK YOU!!!
thank you for the great video! my wife is from Bogota and I'm from the states. i've lived there on and off for about 8 months and love the city. you mentioned hiking in the mountains nearby. I had always been under the impression that it was too dangerous to hike those mountains except for the 2-3 hikes that require pre-registration. i would love to learn more about the hikes you guys do, as the mountains are so enchanting. thank you!
Thank you for the view and comment! - You need to to sign up here (caminos.eaab.gov.co/) and there's also an App. It is 100% free. In fact, we are back in Bogota now and I will be going up on one of the trails tomorrow morning. --- We've done all of them except for the Kilómetro 11 y 12 Quebradas. --- And yes, it is true you should NOT go without a guide or signing up here because you will likely get robbed. But this is one the reasons I like Bogota so much, because they provide this service for free. There are several guides and even police on the trail. --- If you sign up and don't show up, they ban you for about a month from signing up again, FYI.
Great video! Nice to see the positive! Ive been to Bogota many times and I also enjoy it there.. I love the climate, I dont love the traffic!
Thank you!!! - We are also crazy people who sleep with our windows open... Even in Bogota!
We moved from Miami to BOGOTA aid the coolest place !!! food , people , culture is so cool !!!! Is the NY in LATAM
This is what I’ve always said (Widny) but in biased, I grew up in Bogota and have had the fortune to explore so much. Thank you for watching! 💕
Visiting Colombia next month. Thanks you for the info. Looking forward to it. 😊
THAT'S SO GREAT! - We hope you enjoy. :-)
Very Interesting and good video about Bogotá 🤔
I'm glad you think so and thank you for watching! Please share with a friend if you think they'll find value as well!
I ❤ Bogota and I can say from experience, infrastructure is getting better and better, with the new metro mobility will improve. Great food scene too.
Nice! Yes, we have noticed compared to 10 years ago... That the clean up of all the independent busses in the city has made a big difference. I think more aggressive metro development will help the city certainly be more functional.
@@lifetheorycouple The only market that beats Bogota with the most electric buses in the world is China. "In 2021, Colombia became the second market with the most electric buses in the world and by September 2022 it exceeded 1589 electric buses. Colombia is a leader in goals and actions towards the decarbonization of public transportation. The city of Bogota D.C. is the focal point of these advances.Dec 22, 2023" source google
To me, Bogota has the best climate in the world. Never too call never too hot. Just fresh and sunny. Very, very comfortable. Those who say it is cold is because they never been to countries with truly freezing weather. And yes, I live in Houston, a city with crazy weather.
TRUE! - Jonny grew up in Texas and even this time of year is way colder than Bogota.
I agree with you, after living in NY for decades and now in FL, and knowing both extremes of cold and hot, definetely Bogotas weather is amazing, its never too hot and never too cold.
I get Bogotá has kinda a bipolar weather, you can literally see the sun while being bathed by some rain at the same time, but people who complain about Bogotá being cold seem to have never experienced a true winter weather. Snow is fun for a couple days but when you get closed roads, snow blizzards, black ice storms etc etc etc you quickly realize how fortunate and how nice and mild the weather is here. Great vid guys!!!
TRUE! - And that is the point we make in this video. It's not winter weather whatsoever. It's mild fall weather... But I think it is true, people who grew up in warmer climates then come visit Bogota experience the coldest weather they've ever encountered. But most people coming from areas outside of the tropics find it pleasant because it's not too cold and nor does it actually get hot.
Thanks for the video looking to visit Bogota are people friendly there?
We would say in the nicer neighborhood (which are all the ones mentioned in the video) and the touristy areas yes. However, we also well acquainted with other parts of Bogota no so highlighted in this video such as the south and east... It's a different story... So in short, it depends on where you go. But for the neighborhoods that attract foreigners, they're quite friendly.
Todos nosotros los colombianos somos amigables bienvenidos todos se poden sentir como en casa 🇨🇴🇨🇴🙂👐🏼
Love it! I moved to Bogota from Texas and I LOVE IT! Thanks for your good report.
Nice! Where from?!?! I grew up in Dallas. ~Jonny
@@lifetheorycouple how about that? I lived in NYC but spent the last 20 years in DFW
Bogota is really slept on i was just there in December. I’ll definitely be back soon!!!!
Yes! I hope you enjoy!
Thank you for showing Bogota as it is.
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Thanks for letting us know about Bogota i am planning to visit there soon
Thank you! - What was the most helpful part?
Great video! I was just in Bogota. Wish I saw this one before going. Will certainly keep in mind a few things for next time.
Thank you! - Yes, Bogota is definitely worth more time than people tend to credit it for.
Lately the weather is hotter than I would prefer. Due to the altitude of 2600 meters, the sun's rays are intense, but I love the dry climate, different from the mostly humid areas of Colombia.
Yes! The water restrictions have been a bit annoying... But, we believe this is due to the El Nino effect. Next year the weather should predictively be back to normal.
Good info...I visited for 8 days in January this year.....great city!!
Point to note: Exercise before you visit...walk run etc...the high altitude does affect you...
Absolutely! If you're active, like we are, doing just one or two work outs in Bogota will get you acclimated very quickly. But if you're not active whatsoever... I could see how it would be difficult to breathe if coming from lower elevation.
great content guys! love your vibe and passion on these videos. great guide of bogota
THANK YOU! - Yes, Bogota needs some justice, although the traffic is annoying.
This is the version we need for Colombia (I lived in bogota for live)
This is a great idea! - We'll have to work on this.
Great video. Thank you for putting together this video for us😊
You're welcome and thank you for watching!!!
5 days in Bogota. Stayed in Zona Rosa. No problems whatsoever! Never felt threatened or nervous about anything. I saw a lot of people with their cellphones out everywhere to be honest, but I wouldn’t walk around distracted because the sidewalks are uneven with holes that can cause you to fall down easily! My biggest problem was altitude sickness and the horrible traffic! Overall it’s very underrated place to visit!
It does take some time to get used to the altitude, additionally I don’t think the air quality helps. However, I love my Bogotá. There’s so much to see and do.
Hi guys! Loved your video.... That is just a sample of many wonderful things to do and to see here. Not only Bogotá, Colombia is an amazing country to visit. Bienvenidos cuando quieran, welcome anytime ❤
Gracias!
Ojalá puedas ver nuestros videos sobre Bucaragamanga, Villavicencio, Ibague, Cali entre otros lugares que hemos visitado en Colombia. La verdad nos hemos divertido mucho ☺️
Excellent video! I lived there for a year in 2016 and now I am moving back in January with my wife and two kids. What part of Bogota do you live in?
That is great! We’re in the Cedritos area. Yourself? - we’re back in December and January for sure.
I miss Bogotá every waking hour. As a Bogotano living overseas the reason I watch Bogotá RUclips videos is because I dream of returning. I love Bogotá´s cool weather, the rain, the overcast days,and its sunsets. I also love the food, and cycling through the city, there´s something always going on. It is far from perfect, a bit too gritty, horrible traffic and if could be safer. But it is my city and I love Bogotá
YES! Widny here. Te entiendo totalmente!
Bogotá may be all the bad things but it’s my city, and I love it. I love the memories I have in Bogotá and all of the possibilities the city offers to create new memories with loved ones 💕
After watching your vid, its on my list. Thank you ❤
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE LOVE TO HEAR! - All cities comes with crime and their sets of inconveniences... But, if you really choose to LIVE in any given city, there so many beautiful experiences to have. I hope you enjoy Bogota once you visit.
@@lifetheorycouple Agree. Same here in South Africa. All our provinces have crime due to poverty and unemployment but we have good advantages too.
That weather is perfect weather for me
Nice autumn weather. :-)
I live in Bogota and I have travelled and I love this weather.. I'm colombian
thats a such a great video..very helpful for us who want to vistit bogota
Glad it was helpful!
I have many family members who live in Bogota, and I often feel more safe walking about in Bogota as long as I know where to go than I do where I live now! I often feel sad that it will be eight years this December when I was last down there. I must go back soon! There is no life for a single man 50 years or older in the city I live in now.
NICE! - Yes, it's always best to know the neighborhood... And if you don't, first take a few walks without phone and just some cash to get familiar with surroundings. It can be quite wild in some areas.
¡¡Amo
Bogotáaaa!!!
Love it!
3:32 To be honest, the US doesnt have the infrastructure to sustain the car culture either... Bogotá in fact follows the car-centric model of the US and that is why it collapses, just as traffic collapses in New York, Boston or Chicago.
This is the plight of human development and population growth. Major cities are just crowed. lol
The real problema in tráfico in Bogotá, is that arrives many People of all regiones in Colombia and from Venezuela, and they create congestion
as a Colombian, you are completly wrong, in Bogotá there's absolutely no highways and the urbanization is POORLY made
all big cyties in the world are the same, caothic and dangerous but every single city have beautiful things to enjoy :) good video bro thanks for visit us!
Thank you! - I did more than visit... I lived in Bogota for 2 years with my wife who is a Rola. There is a strong chance that we will make Bogota a long term home in the future, especially once we decide to have kids. --- Thank my wife for capturing my heart. lol
I´m Italian living in Bogota. I love this city, the people are very friendly, cheerful and have high standards of academic education. It is a city that has everything and is working to improve, for example the transportation. The rolos make you feel like part of the family!
Thank you! - Bogota has more of sophistication about it versus other cities in the country, that does tend to stand out. People are educated and there a several thriving books stores across the city. --- Family wise, I feel like that's just a Colombian thing. Once you get to know a Colombian, anywhere, they invite you to all their gatherings and social events.
Good info!
THANK YOU!!!
Bogotá is fantastic. My home, pure life!
Thank you! - Yes! A lot more people love Bogota than the internet tends to make you believe.
¡Di la verdad! Bogotá es un ciudad muy especial.
Bogotá es mi ciudad y siempre será especial 💕
~Widny
Great video!
Thank you!!!
Cool video, I got inspired to take my wife to these lovely places. Thanks for this!💓
Thank you for the view and comment and we are glad to here you enjoyed it!
I live in Bogota. I don't know why they are promoting Bogota, maybe for RUclips views? There are tons of better places to go in the world. If you do come here, Monserrate is the must see if it is not raining. Most people have layovers here. Travelers don't really hang out. They filmed those shots on one of the few nice weather days. Normally it's cloudy, rainy, not necessarily gloomy, but it's like that all year. Bring a rain jacket if you come here, to stay dry and stay WARM. We're in the tropics, but here it's 2600m/8700' and mountain weather. I usually go out with a rain jacket over a t-shirt during the day, and I rarely take it off, and definitely have a jacket at night. I've seen beautiful sunny days in December and May, so trying to define a rainy season is difficult. It's more like wet, and less wet. Christmas to March is usually less wet.
I think they should be careful with the places they recommend. If you go too far afield, you start getting to places Colombians are afraid to go. Lots of crime. Don't wander off strolling without asking someone if it's safe.
Zipaquira and the salt mines are safe. Small town, nice restaurants, and a big underground salt mine.
I recommend staying farther north in the city of Bogota for safety and visiting La Candelaria and surrounding neighborhoods during the day. In general, the southern part of Bogota has more crime, and the north is "rich" apartments and security guards. Usaquen is a nice area for tourists to visit and stay and fairly safe. I used to stay by Parque de la 93, but I always had my head on a swivel there, even though it's a pretty good neighborhood, relatively. Zona T and El Virrey are similar to Parque de la 93.
Uber exists here and is slightly more expensive than taxis, but it's no hassle and you prepay, so no BS when you get out of the car. That's the way to get around, especially at night or if you are south of Calle 100.
Colombians are typically very polite, friendly, and helpful on the street.
I see a lot of gringos on RUclips walking around filming with cellphones and cameras in the city center. NOT a good idea to advertise expensive equipment on the street. Keep your brand new phones in your pocket. People and tourists have been killed many times in this country for cellphones.
It ain't Switzerland.
We really appreciate this detailed comment and view. - We made this video straight from our hearts because so many people say Bogota is not worth your time... We just find people are wrong about that because they focus too much on the cooler Autumn weather and the traffic is has.... But, if you look past those two, sort of inconveniences, you'll see how much beauty there is to experience within and around Bogota.
I've ONLY been to Bogota in Colombia, and that's twice, each time one week each on vacation. I've highly enjoyed Bogota as a city. Part of the reason I think I did is because I did my research on what I was getting my self into when I arrived. I knew it was a huge urban landscape with cooler non-tropical temperatures. I wasn't expecting a party city like Cartagena/Medellin with warm weather, I was expecting something like NYC in the fall. Bogota still knows how to party though! Love the nightlife there too. Part of me enjoys the fact that I haven't been to Medellin/Cartagena yet because EVERYONE tells me to go to those places lol
Yes! Autumn weather all the way... Yeah, we're such morning people that we just have a hard time going out to party. We party in our dreams. XD
You are missing out so badly, Cartagena and Medellin are SO much better in so many ways, much more developed, beautiful and fun, and the best thing around there aren't the parties
@@isabel4998 I'm not knocking Medellin/Cartagena truly, I honestly do want to visit those cities. I just get the vibe that Bogota gets a bad rap from the rest of the country exactly because it IS a big crowded city and the climate is so different from the rest of the country. For the record, I don't think Bogota is the only representation of Colombia, I know the country is known for its tropical climate and beautiful scenery. I'm just saying, I had a good time in Bogota because I did my research and, quite frankly, I've come to enjoy big bustling cities like NYC over time and now those are my vacations, city vacations. I used to ONLY go to tropical cities by beaches.
@@polepinoque inteligente eres
Disfruta Bogotá siempre
something worth mentioning is the entertainment industry here. Most major rock bands, pop artists come to Bogota.
It was mentioned at one point in the video. - But yes! Very true, every year there is a free rock concert and major artist come to play.
@@lifetheorycouple rock al parque sucks, I mean, there are a ton of major paid good quality events in this city
The climate is awesome ❤
We agree!
We have a layover in Bogota from 5am to 2pm (flight from US) - so realistically we got 3-4 hours to play with before we need to book it back to El Dorado. Any tips to get to the city center quickly and if any place is walkable? Just sightseeing and eating. No museums. Thanks for the video!
Uber or Taxi might be best. But depending on time of day it could take an hour to get to the city center. And then another hour to get back to the airport. The neighborhood of La Candelaria is walkable. I’d try to get as close to Plaza de Bolivar or go straight to Monserrate for the cable cart. - Your time line is a bit tight for a large dense city like Bogota.
I know I'm late to the party, and you might not even read this, but other people could potentially benefit from my two cents. The paradignatic city center is often not feasible in such a time frame in any city. There are alternatives, and in Bogota I would recommend Parque Simón Bolívar or El Salitre, which are wonderful spots much closer to the airport.
I’ve been living in Bogota for 2.5 years and all of the above is true. Weather stinks and safety is bad. But the city is super underrated and there’s always something to do
That's what we love to hear! Thank you for the view and comment.
I love Bogóta ❤ yet I hate cities. Bogotá is so different, however. It is a mix of modern hip, and beautiful, lush green parts. The food is phenomenal. Even just the produce is incredible. I am going to buy a condo there and base myself there! My only problem ? High altitude makes my rice cook mushy! 🥰
HA! - I wouldn't have thought of the rice. We don't eat much rice except when we have sushi at a restaurant.
At Bogotá and Colombia locals respect foreigners and help them anytime. Colombia people have human values inside the heart always more important others than simple things or material belongings 😊
Yes! Colombians can be very welcoming and inviting into their groups/circles of people. This is something Jonny has really enjoyed about Colombian culture.
as a bogotano, foreigners need to go to important festivals like rock al parque (music festival in june or november) or SOFA (comic con in October, it happens in Corferias)
Yes yes and yes! - Widny being a Bogtana/Rola, she makes a big deal about these.
I was just in Bogota in July and the weather was amazing. It was warm during the day and at night it got cooler but not bad. The food is amazing, and when you do the conversion from pesos to dollars, you realize how inexpensive restaurants are in Bogota compared to the states. I had a great time, and I look forward to my next visit; this time is going to be longer.
Nice! We happy to hear you enjoyed Bogota!
Reading all comments just make me sad I left my city 20 years ago right when changes started hopelly i will be back soon in the mind time enjoy for me. 😢
Was that a good cry or sad cry? - It's definitely still Bogota, but things have changed in the past 20 years for sure!
Bogota is a nice city only if you can afford an apartment rent in exclusive zones.
Fair point! I think it also depends on the quality of apartments you want. You can find some as low as $300.00 USD and has high as $3,000.00 USD. We like to keep it under $800.00 if possible, but fully furnished.
I lived in Bogota until I was 16 years old. I remember being cold and seeing the ground covered with hail sometimes in the morning. Traffic was horrible and transportation was difficult with buses filled to capacity and people hanging from the doors. Of course I’m taking about the 60s and early 70s. I guess the country has come along way.
This still happens especially during the rainy seasons. Some parts of the city get more flooded than others and hail covers the streets when it rains at times. --- Traffic is still bad... But as stated in the video, there are still wonderful things about Bogota and I think there is more to enjoy even given the traffic and weather inconveniences.
Been a few times to Bogota. Always felt safe. Just avoid some places and dont be an easy target. You will be fine.
Once saw a phone being snatched in front of me, so yes it happens. Sadly.
EXACTLY! - We have felt mostly safe, but we do take a lot of precaution in this city because we know there's petty theft around nearly every corner.
I live in Bogotá, but I just visited La Candelaria and Monserrate! There are so many places I haven't explored yet! 🇨🇴 #Bogotá #LaCandelaria #Monserrate #Colombia #travel #explore #wanderlust
Yes! I lived 24 years in Bogotá and there are places that I continue to discover 💛❤️
Awesome video! It’s refreshing to see a video that’s about quality daytime activities. I’m not a party guy and I don’t drink alcohol, so this is the kind of content I’m looking for!
I do have two questions though, I have a large dog, are there many good veterinarians in the chicó/chapinero/rosales areas? Also, what about career opportunities? I alway wonder how people do all these activities without thinking about making money lol! I know that’s a boring conversation, but it’s the most important one that people never seem to talk about.
Thank you! - We are happy to hear this! --- (1) Vets? We don't have animals; however, the dog culture is huge in Bogota... I've even seen people take their dogs into malls... I think there are plenty of vet serves... I'd join some Bogota Expat groups on FB and start asking around... (2) Career opportunities is a tough one... If you found any job in Colombia you'd likely make about 1,500 or 2,000 USD at the most per a month. We are lucky at this moment in our lives because we have kept our US based corporate jobs and work remote. (3) Half the activities featured in this video are free, and if they do cost money, not very much... We have plans to do more budget break down type of videos, so stay tuned for those. Is there a specific activity or two that interests you more than others?
We love hearing that we're not the only people opposed to (1) drinking and (2) night life... We had someone comment on our channel that we should film night life... If we did that, it would be us sleeping from 9pm to 6am. LOL
@@lifetheorycouple That’s awesome to hear! I spent a month in Medellín last year and saw dogs in the malls as well. I figured Bogotá was also dog friendly but I wanted to make sure. As far as activities, Cicloviá will easily be my favorite! Other than that, I can really just go with the flow as long as I’m getting to know quality people. I’m really a huge talker and laugher, but I’ll need to get better at Spanish before I’ll know how to let my true personality show lol!
Tbh, I the majority of my time will spent focused on earning my Master’s Degree in Data Science via the online program from Eastern University in Pennsylvania; classes start next month. I’ve worked for 11 years as a Mathematician in the Software Engineering field, but I’d like to transition into Machine Learning Engineering and Web Development. If I study full time, I can finish in 10 months then get a U.S. job remote. Afterwards, I’d be much more open to spending more time on activities. I’m looking to make a long term move so establishing myself financially and socially are my highest priority.
It looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you! - Working in the IT space whether data science, ML, AI, etc... I think once you prove yourself to any employer who gives you a fully remote job will give you the geographic freedom and flexibility you seek. --- Activities wise, Ciclovia is the best in Bogota! - The organized hiking in the Cerros Orientales is free also, you'll just need to sign up.
As someone who has lived here my whole life, i have 0 complaints
This is great to here! - There are a mix of opinions out there. It's sounds like Bogota is your place to be. :-)
Good for you gringo, way to find yourself a lovely rola companion to convince you to move back to her city with her. And, most importantly, to keep an open mind and spirit in order to be embraced by all that is Bogota and Colombia. I lived there from 2005-2012, and if I'm being completely honest with myself, they were the best years of my life. Sure, there are a few drawbacks to the capital city and the country in general, but the good outweighs the bad by a long shot, imho. The media has once again done an injustice by making an effort to focus on the negative thereby cultivating an inaccurate image of the city/country. My Colombian wife and I, along with our 5-y/o son, might still return to call the capital home someday, especially with how polarizing the US has become. Thanks to you and your colombiana tiernita for sharing some of the city's/area's provocative features. ¡Saludos y los mejores deseos para Uds. dos! -- David G., Omaha, NE.
Thank you David! - It certainly sounds like you need to make it back to Bogota soon. And with your son, that would be quite the experience this time around.
If you have a local such as you had your partner you can move ANYWHERE and feel safer and make less mistakes and need less knowledge of the language … on the other hand a random white traveler from US traveling to Columbia should be VERY careful and think about safer destinations unless you can financially live in all best areas and I mean THE BEST
This is a fair statement! Biracial couples all the way!
Hey guys, my trip starts in 10 days, I'm looking for recommendations on where to spend 2 weeks to feel out the city and see if it's for me. Due to traffic I want to stay in a bubble, gyms, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. I like historical, colonial neighborhoods, museums, art galleries but I also like parks and nature trails. Please let me know what you recommend.
Quinta Camacho and Zona G, those are the areas I recommend for visiting Bogota. It’s more central and you’ll be able to get to places easier from there.
@@lifetheorycouple Thanks again guys. I'll check it out.
Good video, fare approach.
THANK YOU! We like to be fair.
i think also there has been a great shift of modernization in all the worlds cities
This is a good thing! Even the city I am from in the US has very rough edges. ~Jonny
Bogotá has a lot of pros, but I can’t pass up the fact that crime and drugs are out of control. I’m also American and an experienced traveler in Latin America - Bogotá is the sketchiest place I’ve been to. It’s so annoying to have to consider that every time you leave your hotel that you could get robbed.. sorry, this isn’t happening in many places in the world.
Very fair assessment! - This is indeed our biggest annoyance regarding Bogota and most of the cities in Colombia. Theft and gun-point robbery is a real thing, and you just never know when it's going to happen... However, in the US, as we all know, mass-shootings are a real thing, and you never know when that's going to happen either...
I lived for 3 years in Bogota and returned to Australia 5 years ago. I’ve been to all these places and everything on this video is true.
Bogota is a great place to visit but if you don’t speak any Spanish I’d suggest going with someone who does. You’ll enjoy it much more that way.
Living in Bogota is another thing.if you’ve got money and live in a decent neighbourhood you’ll enjoy it but if you aren’t cashed up I’d say don’t do it.
Best wishes.
Fair! - I believe if you have money period... Life is a lot easier. You can afford to be in the nicer areas of a city/town and afford more luxuries. Thankfully, we are a good position.
What is the coldest month in Bogota? I like cold weather.
The temperatures stay the same year round. March, April, May, September, October, and November are the months with more rainy days. Therefore it’s usual overcast and cooler vs. the dry seasons meaning the months of December, January, February, June, July, and August. - Each year there are two dry seasons and wet seasons. But you can expect average high of 68-70 F and average low of 50 F year round.
It has an average of 16°C forever
One of the best cities I’ve visited out of cities from 22 countries
This is what we love to hear! Thank you for the view and comment.
I was specially close to get a little bit mad and vent in the commentaries section until I heard the deliberation, wish ya'll the best! Hope this video has enough diffusion, coming from a native Bogotá citizen heh
Hahah! We love it. 💛💙♥️
I would never speak badly of my city 🫢
~Widny
Hi you two, i had already visited Bogota 4 times before I watched your videos and right now i'm in my cozy loft apartment above the Candileria. Tomorrow i will attempt to get out of town a little and go up the mountain. I am so serious about living here next year, but so far I have been a little lazy finding the right information. How do i get around the ex pat tax? Should i start a business? Or buy an apartment, i really love it here. And Ive never lived in a big city before but something just resonates with my heart here. Maybe someday i'll see you at Cafe del Mercado ?
❤ Gavin
Great questions in this comment. They are too big to answer in a comment however... If you're interested in staying in Colombia for the long run, I highly suggest working on getting your m-visa (Migrant Visa) and work with a law firm like Langon Law. Those m-visas last 2 years... Taxes, depending on your source of income, if it's outside of Colombia, you may no need to pay tax. I suggest reaching out to a tax professional to understand this.... Start a business? We are not the best source of info on how to do this as we have not ran our own profitable businesses, we are remote corporate employees.... Buying is way more complicated and locks you down. If you're like us, it was just more economical to go the Airbnb route and jump around Colombia for a while.... Cafe del Mercado? Unfortunately at the time of typing this comment we have decided to leave Colombia to explore some other countries. ---- BEST OF LUCK
I lived in Bogota for more than 10 years and is a great city, I missed it, but traffic is so terrible, that is true
10 years! Awesome! - It shocked me to learn that Bogota is up there with Manila, statistically, for traffic congestion. It's annoying at times, we agree... But as you know, there's so much going on all the time in Bogota, it's really enjoyable.
It's a beautiful city big city it got lots of danger parts, but it's very safe other parts especially in the northern areas. The traffic is bad and the bus are very congested. I have friend here and since I been staying here off and on my experience been great. This city has alot of room for growth.
Thank you for the view and comment! - We are well aware of the dangerous parts... There really are two sides to Bogota. We of course have showcased the better parts of the city. But this is true of nearly every major city on this planet.
Always welcome to Bogota, I am from Bogota and don't believe what you say, we are kind, loving, hospitable and we want our city to grow and be a good place to live and to visit us, it's just that many Colombians from other cities come to look for an opportunity in Bogota But they don't want Bogota, they just want to work, so many of those people who are not from Bogota do not take ownership of the city and they are the cold ones, but not the Bogota residents, because Bogota wants it to be more united and people take ownership, take care of their space, no. Vote rubbish, unlike Medellin, where the majority are from the same city, they are more nationalistic, in Bogota we are more open to receiving whoever arrives, but those who arrive do not always contribute to that union, regardless of that, we accept them and we want greetings, come to Bogota, no. they will regret it...
Thank you for the view and reply! - Curious 🤨, how much of the video did you get through?
That is a lot of rubbish.Have no idea why you are promoting such a dangerous place . Thiefs in every corner of the city, north to south.The wether is worm but damp, traffic is horrible,rain,rain and more rein..very high altitude that burns the hell out of you..
Oh common man, don't say that about my born city. Bogota the capital is an amazing city to live or simply to come here as a trip visitor. I cannot say this city is 100% save because I will be lying to you but as any other city in this country you need to know exactly where you are going to stay or walk. The food here are so good, the fruits and vegetables are the best. The people are so respectful and polite. I used to live in United States more exactly south Florida and I have some american friends from there. They know they can come here whenever they want. They are welcome! I can consider myself a good tourism guide for them 😊❤
I hope that you watched the full video, this more a love letter to Bogotá as we love this city!
I highly recommend visiting Bogota's wetlands (humedales), you can find some beautiful animals
I (Widny) have visited a couple of the humedales in the city but this is a great suggestion! I had not thought about taking Jonny to see one of those. Thank you!
I’m in Bogota now and travel here at least two times a year. Since our trip, in April of 2023, it appears they are getting a handle on litter and are starting to use a “level”for their sidewalks? Are 18 inch curbs necessary folks. Otherwise, the climate is perfect and as an old guy, I walk three to seven miles a day. The health care system is terrific if you have private insurance . Great place overall👨✈️🇺🇸
HA! 18 inch curbs... This probably contributes to health/physical movement. We are impressed by the people who are in their 60s, 70s, and some in their 80s who still run up Monserrate.
North of Bogotá is a very safe place and is an area of 4 Million people, second world stats, mid high and high class
That’s where we spend most of our time. Agree!
You left?
Due to my Mother in Law’s aging and health I may be moving to Mazuren!
I was hoping you would do a video of that area?
My wife’s family will not let me go anywhere alone,, which is very frustrating!
And you are such a cool couple I was hoping to meet you!
Good luck in all your travels!
Love your videos!
We will be back for sure! Bogotá is our second home 💕
I must say that my family was terrified of Jonny walking alone in the streets of Bogotá, but with him learning survival Spanish and all of the “safety tips,” we started to feel more and more comfortable. To the point that he would sometimes watch my little brother and they would go on small adventures around the neighborhood.
Jonny has always expressed his need for his independence and how much he enjoys walking, so it is something that we had to respect and trust that everything will be fine. I would suggest communicating with your wife and her family to make sure they understand and they help you feel safe and confident navigating Bogotá, instead of being fearful.
@@lifetheorycouple
Thank you SO much for taking the time to answer me!
That is very helpful,,,
It’s work in progress!
Gracias!
Very true, lack of good infrastructure, we do not even have train
Well... There is a train, that old one that takes you to the salt mines. But definitely not a metro system to depend on. Maybe one day?
I agree with you I been there, but I don't feel too much unsecured, depending on the area you go to. Some places are very dangerous than others, for example, Bogota center in the night is very scare and dangerous to walk that area.
Thank you for the view and comment! - We agree, there are some scary parts. But we like to hear that others have experienced feeling secure/safe in Bogota. Thank you for sharing.
I am planning a trip in bogota in June. Is it safe to travel.
Yes it is. Don’t use your phone on the street and you’ll be ok.
@@lifetheorycouple You mean to say personal phone? Perfect Thanks.
Yes, autocorrect 🙈
As a colombian/venezuelan, the best thing you can do in Bogotá is take a flight to medellin or to Cartagena, Bogotá is the absolute worst city ever, don't travel here guys, miss it! There's no good gastronomy, prices are higher, and there's absoultely no reason to be spending your good earned vacations in a boring and smelly city (also, note, if you are ever looking for the absolute best beaches in the world, go to venezuela, the beaches in Colombia are the worst I have visited in the Caribbean)
Beautiful city
There is a beautiful side to Bogota we agree!
Oh my gosh such an amazing 🤩 video blog 🎉 👏 congratulations 🎊 I’m from Bogota, I’m not living there but definitely have an amazing places to visit, thank you for sharing this 🎉
Thank you! - It really is a great city!
I stayed in the business district North of Bogota, met alot of beautiful women, stayed at a great hotel NH Collection of Bogota, I speak no Spanish and I was treated very well. I have no plans to visit Medillin or Cartegena.
This is sooo great to hear! Bogota, although it has a lot of crime and you'll find yourself scrambling to put on a jacket... It's got culture, vibrance, and sooo much going on. If, as it sounds like you are, a large-city lover, then Bogota Colombia is a one stop shop.
@@lifetheorycouple I actually stayed in the hotel connected to the stock exchange building, it seems North Bogota is the major business district, I'm not trying to stay in areas and put myself in situations to be drugged robbed and possibly killed, just wanna chill enjoy the vibe and scenery, and head back home safe.
I like Bogota although the first time I went I didn't like it alot. There's lots of forests but the hiking trails are always closed for "security" reasons, that sucks because I like hiking.
This is our exact issue too, unfortunately... You cannot go for a hike by yourself and expect to be safe. Not like the US or even Chile. Instead, you can expect to go for a hike and get robbed... This is why we highly suggest hiking the Bogota Cerrors Orientales as organized by Acueducto (caminos.eaab.gov.co/).
This a great video. Enjoyed it so much. I do wonder though why, when you were talking about the temperatures, you went to the trouble of converting Celsius (used in Colombia and everywhere else in the world) into Fahrenheit so that your American audience (and only your American audience) could understand? Couldn't you at least have given both? It didn't spoil the film. Just made it very USA centric. Great quality high definition film too.
LOL! - This might be a struggle for the rest of my life. Let's call 30+ years of conditioning to where it's still difficult for me know what 20 degrees Celsius feels like versus 75 degrees Fahrenheit... Half of our audience is in the US, so it might still be relevant. On top of learning Spanish, I've had to adapt to using the metric system and celsius... People ask how tall I am and I say six foot one... They look at me like, what does that mean?... I now know that is 185 cm... I think the trouble will continue for me with all these conversations. And then on top of that you have different currencies. --- Thanks for the compliment on the film quality! 95% of this is shot with a an iPhone 13 Pro believe it or not. --- AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIEW AND COMMENT!
Bogota is looking better but I love the weather in Medellin and the culture in Cali.
True! - Every city has it's own vibe. Cali definitely has a vibe much different from Bogota and Medellin.
What a very lucky guy. He married one very beautiful Colombian lady.
Thank you!!!
I love Bogota too. Even though I moved to medellin
This is a common sentiment we hear time to time. We enjoy visiting Medellin once and a while... But clearly, if you watch more of our videos, like Bogota more.
Weather in BG is the best! There is no need for air conditioner or heat! Travel two hours south out of BG, and you're in 85+ degree weather!
True! - We've been to Piscilago many times ourselves. Always a good time to get into the hotter climate then drive back up the mountains.
@lifetheorycouple Indeed! I so loved that drive through the mountains! Retired & and living in NJ but making plans to head back and pick up where we left off! BTW, hot as heck here and summer is brutal this year. BG weather is so envious! Enjoy 😉
No other Colombian city come close to having what Bogotá has. That's no knock on other cities--Bogotá is the capital and it's much bigger, so it's not like it tried harder or anything like that. If you value what Bogotá has vs. other cities, you will have to put up with the bad stuff (basically the insecurity...traffic and weather are silly things to complain about in my opinion). If you don't, then those other cities (and non-cities of course) start looking a lot more attractive. And it's not like you have to feel the same way all the time--sometimes I want to go to Bogotá, while other times I want to treat it like an airport and bus station and get elsewhere ASAP.
Agreed! Thank you for the view and comment. Bogota really does have a lot more going on than all other cities. More than diverse.
It’s cold because they don’t have heating. It is not enjoyable to wake up or relax in the evenings. You have to bundle up.
Very true! - This is why we suggest finding an apartment that gets direct sun, either facing east or west. That way the apartment warms up when the sun does come out.