Bogotá

[AdamSelene]

Best hotels to stay at, best restaurants to eat at, places to see, places to shop?

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

I was there on business in Dec so I didn't get to see much of the city. But I can tell you that the Sheraton near the airport is very nice (pricey, but nice). Not close to attractions, but I kinda like that, keeps things quiet. If you're looking for super cheap shopping (ie mostly counterfeits) ask a local to take you to "San Andresito" and you will find virtually anything you need. I bought a stack of 20 DVDs for like $15 USD

 

[BigPapiBulldogs]

Good shopping at the malls. There is a all men's designer store named ARTURO CALLE, all kinds of really nice clothes and great prices. I specially recommend their suits if you are looking for some or need to update your wedding/funeral wardrobe. Food is pretty much the same as here, a good typical dish is the Ajiaco de Pollo, a great steak house is Andres Carne de Res.

It get's pretty cold at nights and i think right now it's still rainy season.

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

FWIW, I though the stuff in large malls was overpriced or at least comparable to the US prices, I didn't see any great bargains. However, the malls were very nice. The one called "Gran Central" was VERY impressive, just as nice as anything you'd find in the US.

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

One more thing: Keep in mind that there have been some recent anti-American bombings in Colombia earlier this year. DoS has recommended avoiding all outdoor cafes, all public metro/buses and events aimed at Americans (like Super Bowl parties, etc). I'd sign up for the DoS alerts before going there

 

[BigPapiBulldogs]

I think most of the american brand names you'd find are overpriced, i'd stick to the local production. That's why i recommended Arturo Calle, local designer great prices and quality. By the way here is a pic of me with my tour guide.

 

[Jack Herer]

Adam, you going there for the blow and prostitutes?

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

No, he's going for prostitutes and blow

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

I think most of the american brand names you'd find are overpriced, i'd stick to the local production. That's why i recommended Arturo Calle, local designer great prices and quality. By the way here is a pic of me with my tour guide.



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Your tour guide sure had a big johnson, your jaw might still be recovering from that one!

 

[hater]

lol

 

[steaktartar]

I think most of the american brand names you'd find are overpriced, i'd stick to the local production. That's why i recommended Arturo Calle, local designer great prices and quality. By the way here is a pic of me with my tour guide.



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your tour guide has some johnson

 

[hater]

Very original steak