The city was safe with lots of dining options. Definitely would arrange a private driver next time as waiting for a white taxi took up to an hour. It is recommended that you carry an umbrella and have a light rain jacket. Hydrating is important, as well as proper breathing due to the altitude. Comfortable shoes are a must.

Johannes

Lovely neighborhoods, numerous parks, museums, international cuisine, coffee shops and bakeries make this city a Mecca amongst Latin American cities in the temperate zone. Though we enjoyed Medellin we found Bogota to have far more in the way of cultural offerings. Of course, traffic is indeed big city traffic but we didn’t find it to be so bad when compared to that of many other cities this size. Others may find the climate a bit chilly but for us it was wonderful not to have to cope with soaring temperatures not plummeting temperatures such as with many cities both north and south of the equator. We loved Bogota so much we’re considering moving here next year (after having traveled and lived in many other places, including Japan, China, Vietnam, Portugal, England, Korea, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the US). Highlights for eating out included Sushi Gozen, Tandoor, Marrakesh, Amma Cafe and Bakery and Colo.

Reginald United States of America

It isn't a safest place on Earth.... We had few hours in between flights so we decided to go out and see something from the city. We planned to Botanical Garden nearby but our Uber driver warned us (God bless him) that soon is going to rain so we went to plan B and visited the Gold Museum which was amazing and absolutely must see category. No matter what but use Uber! On the way there we paid cca 12-15 dollars. On the way back I couldn't get an Uber (as I had no WIFI) and we grab a taxi. It was exactly 7th time more expensive and we couldn't really do anything about it. Also, the traffic after 5 p.m. gets really intense, you have to count on that. We saw a group of thieves at front of the Museum, our taxi driver told us they are the bad, young guys who smoke lots of weed and rob tourist (little did we know about it then that he is one of a kind himself too, I mean he charged us waaaaaaay toooo much) to my question how they can do with such a police precence, he said that the police is immensely corrupt, they chase the robbers til the next corner where they split the prey. Still I would spend a day or two in Bogota, because the city itself seems to be beautiful and I know there are some safer district for tourists.

Zentai Hungary

Bogotá itself is more about museums and the Cerro Monserrate, which offers a stunning bird-eye view of the city. There are many interesting things to see around it, in neighboring towns like Villa de Leyva. However, getting there may be challenging. Bogotá's traffic is insane and, although there are buses that take you everywhere, it usually takes them too many hours to get to places, like 5, 6 hours. That makes you waste a lot of time in just going to and back from places. Agency tours will be obviously more expensive, but also save you a lot of time and planning.

Mariana Brazil

Bogota is a hidden gem overshadowed by the history of country. The museums and restaurants are 5 star quality. The people very friendly, and amazing sights. I definitely recommend as a travel destination. You will enjoy Michelin star worthy meals with amazing variety at fraction of price paid anywhere else on earth. I will definitely be back. So much to see and so little time.

Pooyan Canada

Mega city where contrast of wealth-poverty is appalling, 10+ million people is overwhelming. Traffic a nightmare. I’ve been in the city for work long time ago, this time it was rather disappointing. Tourists? Prepare to pay double for everything. Best in Teusaquen? Restaurant Lima1850 great food & excellent staff… and some musicians playing classic music & being ignored … caribbean band playing near the Feria de pulgas got attention.

gladys nuria Netherlands