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Bogotá for Children

Posted on January 29, 2014 by colombiadiaries

Travelling with children in Colombia is a delight, and Bogotá is no exception. Colombians generally love children and make them welcome. There’s plenty for kids to do and see in the Capital, whatever their ages. Older children might enjoy a tour … Continue reading →

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Lake Guatavita – Thwarted Quest for El Dorado

Posted on November 8, 2013 by colombiadiaries

Our itinerary, planned mostly from my bed back in Europe, included hiring a taxi from Bogotá to Lake Guatavita. But the evening before we were due to go, I was too ill to organise the taxi, too ill even to … Continue reading →

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Bogotá: 2600 Metres Closer to the Stars

Posted on October 3, 2013 by colombiadiaries

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Eastern cordillera, ‘The Athens of South America’ stands at 2625 metres on a high Andean plateau – the Altiplano Cundiboyacense.       Now one of the largest cities in South America, Bogotá … Continue reading →

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