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Flashcards by Gabriela Morales, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Gabriela Morales
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| Travel Motivation to visit Bogotá | By: Gabriela Morales Level: 903 2018 |
| Bogotá is Booming | The capital remains rough around the edges – the old town is not a place to be wandering around at night – but these are exciting times for this resurgent city. New restaurants, boutique hotels and craft breweries are springing up across Bogota, as local entrepreneurs capitalise on the country’s newfound peace. Meanwhile, the city’s tour guides offer edgy sightseeing excursions on bike and foot, which cover everything from architecture to politics. |
| The street art is exceptional | Bogota’s decision to decriminalise graffiti in 2011 marked a creative new epoch for the city, whose flyovers, office blocks and municipal walls became canvases for some of the world’s best-loved street artists. Tours of the city bring context to some of Bogota’s most famous murals, which are potentially under threat: the new mayor is launching a crackdown on graffiti. |
| There's a heritage railway | Yes, it’s touristy, as the name suggests, but this heritage railway offers a unique perspective on Bogota and the surrounding countryside. Departing Sabana Station every Saturday and Sunday, the service offers an eye-opening trip through the Colombian capital – from the poor northern neighbourhoods to the well-healed southern suburbs – before arriving at Zipaquirá, where passengers can disembark for the salt cathedral. |
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It’s a Safe Starting Point
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Bogotá is the perfect jumping-off point to start your Colombia trip. You can fly nonstop from many US cities, and once there, the rest of the country is at your fingertips. |
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Feast on Delicious, Filling Lunches
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Bogotá’s restaurant scene is known for its cheap and delicious lunch menus, which can start as low as just a couple of dollars for a full meal including a drink, often a fresh-squeezed juice. |
| Tejo and Beer | Sports and beer fans should head to a tejo bar, a place where you can play the famous “sport” of tejo. Although the origins aren’t completely clear, many suggest the game was created by the Chibchas, an indigenous tribe in Colombia. |
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Local Fruit Markets
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If you’re not in the mood for a day filled with games and beer, there are other ways to experience culture alongside the locals. One of the most appetizing ways is to visit a fruit market. |
| You Can Explore the City by Bike | Bogotá has some of the worst traffic, which is precisely why Sundays are dedicated to cycling, giving locals and tourists alike a chance to cruise the city on two wheels without worrying about cars. |
| There’s Always a Great View | The best views of Bogotá’s urban sprawl can be seen from the heights of nearby Montserrate — 10,300 feet above sea level — located right on the edge of the busy city center. |
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It’s Easy to Use Points and Miles
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Bogotá is really easy to fly to, as many major airlines fly from the US to the Colombian capital city, offering opportunities to use up those points and miles. Avianca, a Star Alliance member, flies from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines, LAN and Avianca fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) and, everyone’s favorite low-cost carrier, Spirit Airlines, flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL). |
| The end.! By: Gabriela Morales Travel Motivation to visit Bogotá |
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