Plaza de Bolivar (Carrera 7 #11-10, Bogota) – located in the heart of the Colombia capital, this square has a statue of Simón Bolivar (the Venezuelan who liberated his country, as well as Colombia, Panama & Ecuador from Spanish colonial rule). The Palace of Justice is located north of this square (which earned its place […]
Primatial Cathedral of Bogota (Plaza Bolívar, Bogota) – this is a Roman Catholic cathedral that’s located on the eastern side of Plaza Bolívar in Bogotá. It acts as the seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá, and is the largest religious house of worship in the Colombia capital. Construction of the cathedral originally began in 1553, […]
Puerta del Reloj (Carrera 7 #4-34, Cartagena) – once known as the “Boca del Puente”, this acts as the main Gateway into the walled-in colonial section of Cartagena. The tower (which includes a four-sided clock) was actually added in 1888. Due in part to the growing tourism activitiy in Cartagena, this structure went through renovations […]
Torre Colpatria (Carrera 7 #23-85, Bogotá) – this is a 50-story skyscraper located at the downtown section of Bogotá. It’s the second-tallest building in the country, and the fifth tallest in South America. The 48th floor has an observatory section, where visitors can get a panoramic view of the city. Admission: COL$ 4,500. Hours: 2:00 […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Bogota: Alamo Rent a Car: +57 1 610 0598 Avis Rent a Car +57 1 629 1722 Budget Rent a Car: +57 1 745 4811 Dollar Rent a Car: +57 1 691 4700 Hertz: +57 1 327 6700 National Car Rental: +57 1 621 1173 […]
TAXI (Bogotá) – Taxis can be a good way to get around Bogotá, especially if you are going to travel a longer distance, head to a residential address located off the main transport routes, or head to the airport with lots of luggage. However, make sure you only use radio taxis — that is, phone a […]
Tappsi App (www.tappsi.co): Tappsi is an e-hailing mobile app conceived for Latin American cities. Built around the unique needs of the Latin American markets, where safety, convenience and ease-of-use are paramount, Tappsi is a real solution to the difficulties of hailing a safe cab on the streets. Launched in Bogota in 2012, Tappsi has reached […]
TAXI (Cartagena) — Venturing further afield to the seafront condominiums to the north of the city or in Castillogrande and Bocagrande, there are plenty of taxis that will take you where you need to go within Cartagena. Taxi meters are not used to calculate the cost, but most registered taxis have a chart that explains […]
Bus (Bogotá) – launched in 2000, the TransMilenio is a bus rapid transit system that serves the Colombian capital. The TransMilenio consists of 12 bus lines covering 112 km. Using a contactless Smart card (MIFARE), the typical (peak) fare is COL$1,800 (about US0.90 cents); COL$1,500 for off-peak travel. Each of the 12 bus lines is […]
8-18 (2-124 Gastelbondo #8, Cartagena) – located in Cartagena’s historic district, this is one of its finer restaurants – serving its patrons local (costeña) cuisine (which means seafood is a major staple). The smart-looking tables and sophisticated artwork on its walls draw in an upscale clientele. It gets particularly busy during the Cartagena Film Festival.