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Hotel

Hotel Casa de Los Fundadores

Astolfo and I will be covering your room & board, including 2 nights in shared rooms (3 guests per room) and 5 meals (welcome dinner on 7/22; breakfast, lunch and dinner on 7/23; and farewell breakfast on 7/24). If you plan on arriving before or staying later, please let us know ASAP so we can communicate directly with the hotel and receive a special discounted rate. Note: Astolfo and I will not be responsible for additional nights, meals, room service, liquor, or other fees/expenses outside our celebratory events. We will be serving local Aguardiente Líder, cerveza (beer) and soft drinks at our reception. There will be a cash bar with additional options. Astolfo y yo vamos a cubrir todos los gastos de alojamiento y comidas durante nuestra celebración. Esto incluye 2 noches en habitación compartida (3 personas), y 5 comidas (cena de bienvenida el 22/7; desayuno, almuerzo, y cena el 23/7; y el desayuno de despedida el 24/7). Si piensan llegar antes de estas fechas, o piensan quedarse más tiempo, por favor infórmenos de inmediato para que les den un descuento especial. Nota: Astolfo y yo no nos haremos responsables por gastos adicionales como más noches, comidas extras, bebidas, servicio a la habitación u otros cargos por fuera de nuestra celebración. Durante nuestra recepción, brindaremos el aguardiente de la región, Líder, cerveza nacional y gaseosa. Si desean otro tipo de bebidas o licores los podrán comprar en el bar del salón de recepciones.

Flight

Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado. Bogotá, Colombia.

Travel Note

Places to Stay in Bogotá

We recommend you book a hotel in the North Side of Bogotá. Good areas are El Rosal, Quinta Camacho, Zona G, El Chicó, El Retiro, Zona T, and Parque de la 93. Even though La Candelaria (downtown) is advertised as a good and cheap place to stay since it is a tourist attraction, be aware that it can become very dangerous at night time. Nevertheless, La Candelaria is a must for everyone traveling to Bogotá. The best museums, plazas, and colonial architecture are there. Just exercise common sense and keep your belongings out of sight and be careful while taking pictures with your fancy cellphones or voluptuous cameras as they may be "borrowed" by locals but never returned... It's part of the adventure!

Travel Note

Places to visit while in Bogotá

We recommend that you visit the following museums: Museo del Oro, Casa de la Moneda, Museo Botero del Banco de la República, Museo Nacional, Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (MAMBO), Casa del Florero, Maloka (for families/friends), Biblioteca Virgilio Barco. For best coffee: Café Quindio, Azahar, Amor Perfecto, OMA, Juan Valdez. Any coffee shop in Usaquén, which is in the Northeast area of the city. If you are there on a Sunday, go to Usaquén for their amazing Mercado de las Pulgas (flea market). For outdoor adventures: Jardin Botánico (if you want to see a lot of orchids), Parque Simón Bolivar, Iglesia de Monserrate is a MUST if you want to climb up 1,186 steps (or take the funicular or cable car) over 1,800 foot of elevation to see the BEST view of the city. Rumba & Parteeee: Quiebracanto (salsa), Clandestino, Gaira Café Cumbia House, Andrés DC, Andrés Carne de Res (Chía). Best restaurants and places to eat: Crepes & Waffles (you must try it at least once- there is one in the airport too), La Puerta Falsa (Candelaria near Casa del Florero and Teatro Colón), Andrés Carne de Res and La Plaza de Andrés for amazing food and drinks (try the chunchullo and the empanadas criollas), Sabrocito for cheap and great lunch. Shopping: Flea Market at Usaquén on Sundays, Centro Comercial Andino, Unicentro. Artesanías de Colombia.