Planning first trip to Bogota. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 7 days
Tips appreciated.
Bogota — planning trip, need advice
Started by JerseyJim · 2 Mar 2026 · 1035 views
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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6 Mar 2026 at 14:13
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:35
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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17 Mar 2026 at 15:05
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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19 Mar 2026 at 11:06
I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:30
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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