El Paraíso Favela and Cable Car Bogotá Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
For some time now, communes and favelas have been associated with complex and sometimes dangerous social contexts. However, thanks to community work and the different initiatives of cultural and artistic collectives, these neighborhoods have become an example of transformation and territorial appropriation. Today, visiting them is not just a way to learn their history but also to support these proposals that seek to preserve their heritage while showcasing the impact art and culture have on the community. To get there, you will also use public transportation: Transmilenio and Metrocable. From the Metrocable, you’ll have the best panoramic views of the southern part of the city. After ascending the mountain, you’ll walk through colorful streets and alleys filled with urban art. You’ll visit a small museum, taste traditional flavors, learn about the diversity and history of these neighborhoods, and return with fresh, broader perspectives on the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel (private tour)
- Gastronomic experience (private tour)
- Private guide from Gran Colombia Tours
- All-risk insurance
- Transmilenio and Metrocable tickets
What's not
- Breakfast and lunch
- Extra purchases
Itinerary
Your day will start when your guide picks you up at your hotel and accompanies you to a TransMilenio station, Bogotá’s main public transport system. Alternatively, depending on the option you choose, you will meet your guide directly at the meeting point. From there, you will begin your journey south to the next stop.
At the station, you will take the Metrocable, which connects more remote areas with main routes. From the Metrocable, you will enjoy the best views of the different neighborhoods or communes, while your guide will explain their history and current situation.
You will explore the neighborhood with your guide. You will visit a small museum, discover local gardens, and walk along the main boardwalk. During this time, you will learn about the artistic initiatives that have helped transform this area and the future projects related to culture You will enjoy the most privileged views of southern Bogotá and take as many photos as you wish from different viewpoints, which will show other communes and their distance from the city. You will also take the opportunity to sample local snacks and support the community’s entrepreneurs.
At the end of the day, you will take the Metrocable back and then the Transmilenio. After this journey, your driver will take you back to your hotel, having had one of the most authentic experiences Bogotá offers.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will contact you the day before to coordinate the meeting point at Torre Atrio in front TransMilenio Station Calle 26 for the shared option.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Gran Colombia Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour involves walking and operates in all weather conditions
- This tour involves using public transport, including Transmilenio and Metrocable
- This tour has private and shared options. Please make sure to read carefully what each one includes before booking.
How it compares in Bogotá
- Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 187 day trips we list in Bogotá.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 187.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bogotá
Bogotá, Colombia's capital, sits high in the Andes at around 2,600 metres, with a colonial old quarter, a famed gold museum and a hilltop church.
La Candelaria, the old quarter, lies at the foot of the eastern hills, with streets of colonial houses, galleries and murals around Plaza de Bolívar and its cathedral. The Gold Museum holds thousands of pre-Hispanic gold objects, and the Botero Museum shows the plump figures of Fernando Botero, who gave the city his collection. Above town, a funicular and cable car rise to Monserrate, a white church at over 3,100 metres.
Top-ranked sights in Bogotá: Plaza de Bolivar, Botero Museum (Museo Botero), Gold Museum (Museo del Oro).
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