{"id":7139,"date":"2013-10-29T23:41:47","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T06:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/?p=7139"},"modified":"2013-11-03T01:51:29","modified_gmt":"2013-11-03T08:51:29","slug":"bogota-colombia-safe-tourists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2013\/10\/29\/bogota-colombia-safe-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bogota Colombia Safe for Tourists?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During my 4 nights and 5 days in Bogota, I will have to say that Bogota, Colombia is pretty safe during the day. At night, Bogota can be a whole different animal depending on which neighborhood you\u2019re in. The middle and upper class neighborhoods Chapinero<\/a> (including Zona Rosa<\/a>, Zona G<\/a>) and Usaquen<\/a> are safe during all times of the day and at night.<\/p>\n

Introduction to Bogota<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines LAX Flagship Lounge<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines LAX-MIA 757-200 First Class
\n<\/a>Miami International Airport Oneworld Premium Lounge<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines MIA-BOG 757-200 Business Class<\/a>
\nHilton Bogota Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nHilton Bogota Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nSheraton Bogota Hotel Review<\/a>
\nAloft Bogota Airport Hotel Review<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of La Candelaria in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Avenida Carerra 7 in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Chapinero in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Zona Rosa in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Zona G in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Avenida Carerra 15 in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Cerro de Monserrate in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of La Macarena in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Santa Fe in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Usaquen in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of El Salitre in Bogota<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Barrio Engativa in Bogota<\/a>
\nIs Bogota Colombia Safe for Tourists?<\/a>
\nScam City: Bogota Colombia Edition<\/a>
\nThe Various Restaurant Eats in Bogota Colombia<\/a>
\nThe Various Street Foods in Bogota Colombia<\/a>
\nBogota Airport LAN VIP Temporal Lounge<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines BOG-MIA 757-200 Business Class<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines LAX Flagship Arrivals Lounge<\/a><\/p>\n

I would highly advise you to not go out during the night in Ciudad Salitre<\/a>, Engativa<\/a>, La Candelaria<\/a>, and Santa Fe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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During the day, the neighborhood of Santa Fe<\/a> is dangerous. Barrio Santa Fe<\/a> is part of the tolerance zone where prostitution and brothels are legal.<\/p>\n

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During the day, the northern part of La Candelaria<\/a> can be unsafe. Just avoid alleys and places where graffiti is rampant. Always be aware of your surroundings in case of muggings and purse snatches. Men should always put their wallet in front of their pockets and backpacks need to be faced forward.<\/p>\n

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Avoid hanging out at Transmilenio bus stations late at night and especially avoid Calle 22 (Santa Fe) if you can.<\/p>\n

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Always walk on sidewalks near major highways where cars can be seen.<\/p>\n

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The majority of Colombians are friendly and absolutely love foreigners. Colombians love to socialize and it really helps if you speak a little bit of Spanish. I sincerely believe Bogota is one of the most underrated cities in South America. It\u2019s seriously a hidden gem and most people think it\u2019s ridden with crime and drugs. It really isn\u2019t and I felt safe most of the time just like in any major metropolitan city around the world.<\/p>\n

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