El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

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El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

El Dorado International Airport, also known as Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento Airport, is located about 15 km away from Bogota's city centre. The airport is a major travel hub for South and Central America. The fastest and safest way to go to and from the airport is by Uber. Since ridesharing apps operate in a grey legal area, the drivers will likely ask you to be picked up on the second (departures) level or at the parking lot outside the terminal. They will also want you to sit in the front seat. Busses, including Transmilenio, pass by the Terminal 1. You will need a Tullave public transit card to take the bus, though. If you are staying at a hotel, ask about a shuttle bus.

Tourist Information

Passport & Visa

Passport & Visa

Citizens of the European Union, most countries in the Americas, Australia & Oceania, as well as several Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In cases when an entry visa is required, the application can often be done online. Nationals of Cuba …

El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

El Dorado International Airport, also known as Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento Airport, is located about 15 km away from Bogota's city centre. The airport is a major travel hub for South and Central America. The fastest and safest way to go to and from the airport is by Uber. Since ridesharing apps operate in a …

Best Time to Visit Bogota

Best Time to Visit Bogota

Bogota is the third highest capital in the world (after La Paz and Quito) with a ridiculous elevation of 2,625 m (8,612 ft). Through the year, daytime temperatures will stay around 18-20° C (mid-60s F), but you will definitely want a thin jacket in the evening. December through March are often described as "dry" season, …

Is Bogota safe?

Is Bogota safe?

Opinions of Bogota's safety vary widely. The days of rampant violent crime are thankfully over. Pickpocketing and street robberies aren't uncommon, though. Bogotanos will be quick to give you their favourite piece of advice: No dar papaya — the local equivalent of "don't get caught with your pants down". In other words, stay vigilant and …

Public Transport

Public Transport

As a tourist, you are most likely to catch one of the Transmilenio busses along Avenida Caracas or Carrera 7 (referred to as "la septima" — the seventh). The busses run often and are relatively safe. Watch out for pickpockets, though. You can pay for your trip only with a Tullave public transit card. You …

Taxis

Do not stop and get into a taxi on the street. Use Tappsi, Uber, Beat, DiDi or Cabify. Most drivers working for ridesharing apps will ask you to sit in the front seat. Many hotels will offer to call a trusted taxi service. Those can be trusted. Be sure to tip your …

Cash or Card?

While many establishments across Bogota do accept credit and debit cards for payment, many still either only do so nominally or operate on cash alone. Cash will definitely be needed for smaller purchases, especially from small old-fashioned businesses. ATMs are widely available; withdrawal fees will likely depend on your bank and the bank that operates …

Power Plugs

Power plug types A and B are used in Colombia (these are plugs with two parallel flat pins, common throughout North America). Voltage 110 V; frequency is 60 Hz. If the standard voltage in your country is between 110 and 127 V, you will NOT require a voltage …

Postal Service

The main public post carrier in Colombia is the "4-72"; the office closest to you may be located on their website. It is important to note, however, that 4-72 is notoriously unreliable, and anything more valuable than a simple postcard is best sent via a private carrier, such as DHL. 4-72 has a reported …

Phone Calls

+57 is Colombia's country code, 601 is the area code for Bogota. +57 601 will then normally be followed by a 7-digit local phone …