Overview
Discover Ciudad Bolívar, the vibrant heart of southern Bogotá, where the urban landscape transitions into the mountainous outskirts. This sprawling locality is not only one of Bogotá's largest by area but also rich in cultural diversity, thanks to its residents who have migrated from various parts of Colombia seeking a better life away from regional conflicts. The tour highlights the neighbourhood's dynamic street art scene, where every mural tells a story of resilience and dreams. It's an open-air gallery that reflects the spirit and struggles of its people. You'll also discover hidden gems like a unique café museum, curated by local recyclers who showcase fascinating artefacts found in the garbage, providing a glimpse into Bogotá’s past and present through recovered treasures.
This itinerary is customisable. Let us know at checkout if and how you'd like to personalise the itinerary.
Community support
What you will be doing
Embark on your journey via Bogota's efficient public transport system, starting with the TransMilenio and continuing with the TransMiCable. This route offers not only a practical lesson in local transit but also a unique aerial perspective of the city, revealing the vast expanse of the Bogota savannah and the dense urban fabric of Colombia's capital. A 35-minute cable car ride from the Portal Tunal brings you spectacular views of northern and western Bogota, setting the stage for an exploration of urban renewal and cultural flourishing.
Upon arrival, join our local guide at the cultural hub, which includes the Mirador Public Library and the Museum of the Self-Built City. Here, you'll delve into the community's self-sustaining initiatives and artistic expressions, from performing arts to vibrant street murals that decorate the neighbourhood's steep streets, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding cloud forests and eastern mountains.
As part of this tour, we will visit a local silk-screening workshop and get hands-on work. There, you will be able to create your own t-shirt or postcard inspired by this urban canvas.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Your hotel or Gold Museum Entrance
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from your hotel or meet at Gold Museum Entrance
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Snack
Tour transport
Entrance ticket
Lunch
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Impulse TravelWe are the Colombian Changemakers. We believe that real luxury travel is one that forges an authentic connection with a place and its people. Our mission is to create experiences that have a positive impact on the lives of travellers and locals. Our curated experiences are the result of a lot of years of browsing, fine-tuning and iteration to reach the perfect recipe of experiences that meet that purpose.
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For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.