Bogota Lunch

Bogota, Popayan and Midnight Thieves

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June 17th 2012
As all big cities, Bogota initially overwhelms and intimidates the visitor with its hustle bustle, higher prices and unending city landscape. We chose the Candelaria or old section of Bogota, where museums, government buildings and cobble streets predominate. Our hostel, Anandamayi at a higher price range for $67 a night was clean, quiet and restful environment for a sick wife. Upon arrival, Amei ... read more

South America » Colombia » Bogota

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more