Visited Bogota for 5 days. Solid experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing fair.
Spent $90/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
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Bogota — tipping etiquette
Started by BirminghamBaz · 19 Mar 2026 · 1550 views
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:46
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:33
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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23 Mar 2026 at 09:43
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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24 Mar 2026 at 12:29
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:23
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:49
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:37
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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24 Mar 2026 at 19:02
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:59
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:34
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:22
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:04
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:18
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:51
This matches my experience. Bogota is underrated.
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