Traveling Bogota, Colombia by yourself
Traveling Bogota, Colombia by yourself
Travesía Miriam
Hello! I took the decision to travel to Colombia despite what everybody told me. I never knew how beautiful a country it is!
I want to share with you my itinerary and give you some tips. In the last few days of my trip I was traveling solo and it was such an amazing experience.
I started in Bogota where I ended up staying for a few weeks volunteering in a Hostel where I meet really nice locals and travelers.
So I get the chance to really get to know some of the popular places and local attractions, this was my itinerary and some useful tips:
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What to do?
Paloquemao Square
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My first visit was here. Paloquemao is a vibrant and bustling market that offers a unique and authentic glimpse into the city's culinary and cultural scene.
The market is known for its extensive selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, showcasing the diverse and bountiful agricultural produce of Colombia.
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Pasaje Rivas
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This is another market for handicrafts and souvenirs. It is located near the center of the city. It is a beautiful and highly visited place, there are many stalls and things to see.
A local guide recommended me this place, which is cheaper than others and here I found my perfect "poncho" or "ruana" the way locals call it in Bogota.
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Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
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Chorro de Quevedo Square is a historic and charming square located in the heart of La Candelaria, the historic district of Bogotá, Colombia. Steeped in history and folklore, this square holds significant cultural and symbolic importance for the city.
Here you can try the "Chicha", a traditional fermented corn drink with a low amount of alcohol, I recommend you to go to artisanal places and try Mango and Corozo flavors, they were my favorites!
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Plaza de Bolívar
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Monserrate
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Monserrate is one of the most popular points of view in the city of Bogota, you can reach the top by stairs or cable car. I did it by stairs and is a long way but totally worth it. On the way you can find resting areas and food, as well on the top there are some food markets, restaurants, cafeterias, and handmade crafts.
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Zona T
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If you want to look for a nice place to eat, have some drinks, or just take a break and see something different you can visit Zone T. Is a whole area full of restaurants, bars, and cafeterias. There are differents kinds of themes and is really fun, you can also find a good place to party and hear some music.
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Usaquén
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This is a commercial zone full of restaurants, shops, and bars. Is really nice to take a walk and find a random places to have a bite or drink.
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Where to eat?
I gonna show you some of the places, such as restaurants and cafeterias that I liked.
La Plaza de Andrés - El Retiro
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I like this restaurant because it's some kind of inside market, you go there and you find different restaurants, sometimes they even have live music and you can order some typical food or drinks. This is in Zona T but you can find this restaurant in other places in Bogota.
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Juan Valdez Café
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I'm 100% sure that you gonna find a Juan Valdez, this freak is everywhere in the city of Bogota. Is a commercial coffee shop with local products so if you want to take a coffee break don't hesitate to visit here.
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Casa Café Cultor
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This is a more local coffee shop where you can find different methods to taste coffee. The cafeteria is really nice and relaxing place, they have also some options to eat and sweets.
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Where to stay?
I would really recommend you to stay in a hostel, you can meet a lot of travelers along the way. Many people are backpacking in South America so you can get some perfect tips and recommendations for your trip.
I leave this link to Hostelworld Website, all the best hostels in one place.
I hope you find this guide useful for your trip you can follow me on Instagram @travesiademiriam where I post more details about my trips.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Travesía Miriam
Hello there! My name is Miriam and I'm originally from Mexico but for the last few years, I've been traveling and living outside my country. I found so many ways for traveling and I hear so many histories that I wanted to be part of it. You can discover so many things you can even imagine, always go somewhere without expecting anything, and believe me you will always be surprised.
I believe we can live 1000 lives in just one, this world is full of adventures and places to explore. Fill yourself with new flavors and beautiful sunsets.
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