if you are going to take a taxi, call it on the phone. There are several companies which will take very little time to get to you. Don't forget to ask for the number of the car. This is totally safe.
Travel tips
Height: 2640 metres on sea level.
Temperature: 15º C though during the day it can be very hot if it's sunny.
Population: 7 million- 7.5 million people.
If you habppen to go to Bogotá during these dates, this is what you will find: In march you have the "Salsa Festival in Parks". In the main parks in Bogotá. In march or april every two years you have the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival. In april you have the International Book Festival. In August you have "Opera Festival in Parks". In september, you have the "Jass Festival in Parks", and in October, the "Rock Festival in Parks". November, Ballet Festival in Parks. December, Choir Festival.
In the town centre there are pedestrian streets and others that are only to be used by the Transmilenio public transport. If you go by car, make sure you leave it in a parking lot. Also, don't carry valuable objects on you, keep an eye on your things. Don't wear any jewlery.
Routes are organised by a private entity which takes you around the corners of La Candelaria so you know its hsotory and also legends. There 16 different themes at several times during the day. An example, one about ghosts, another one about houses that are alive, churches and tis secrets, high class parties and love stories. Each route is about an hour long or sometimes 2.
