TraVerus has now parked it's home in Bogota, Columbia, the fourth largest city in South America. Bogota Colombia is begging to be discovered and has everything but crowds. The architecture in the 2600-meter high capital is a reflection of the pleasant fall-like climate that wraps Bogotá year-round. Nearly all buildings are red brick with large single-pane glass windows that are often open to welcome a comfortable breeze. The centerpiece of downtown Bogotá is La Plaza de Bolivar, which boasts a beautiful cathedral, rivaled only by the heavily guarded presidential palace next door. Security is tightest in this area, with armed officers checking bags and streets sealed off to motor vehicles.
Bang For Your Peso
You can’t help but feel rich in Bogotá. One American dollar is the equivalent of 2200 Colombian pesos, which means that once you’re past the sticker shock of all of those zeroes, just about everything is a bargain. For less than a dollar, you can buy a deliciously fresh café con leche (although the word on the street in Bogotá is that the very best Colombian coffee is exported) and your choice of dozens of fresh pastries including the national favorite arepas. Dinner in the nicest restaurants in town, for example in the trendy area surrounding el Parque de la 93, will cost you no more than the average night at TGI Fridays. And for dessert, be sure to sample local ice creams, which are chock full of fresh ingredients and nothing short of gourmet. Locals marvel at the fact that while tourists stream into neighboring Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela, so few cross their borders to enjoy the gift that is Colombia. They rave about cities such as Medellin and Cartengena, which are even more rarely visited than Bogotá.
When To Go
The most pleasant time to visit Colombia is in the dry season, between December and March or July and August, particularly if you plan on hiking. It also gives visitors a better chance to savor local cultural events, as many festivals and fiestas take place during these times.Apart from the weather, you might also consider Colombian holiday periods. There are basically three high seasons when Colombians rush to travel: from late December to mid-January, during Semana Santa (Holy Week; March or April), and from mid-June to mid-July. Also take note of three-day weekends, when urban dwellers rush to rural getaways, such as Villa de Leyva; and regional celebrations, such as Carnaval in Barranquilla. During these periods transport gets more crowded, hotels tend to fill up faster and prices may rise, so you'll have to pre-plan your trip and do more legwork to find somewhere to stay. But you'll also enjoy more contact with traveling Colombians, whose relaxed, holiday spirit is infectious. If you are in Bogota Columbia and see the opportunity with TraVerus as a way to change your life I invite you to become a part of the TraVerus "Elite" Team.
Teresa Cannon
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