Bogotá¶
~4 days, 18–22 Aug (approx) · wedding + soft landing — see full itinerary
Overview¶
Capital city, ~2,600m altitude. Expect cooler temperatures than the coast and possible altitude adjustment for the first day or two.
Base¶
Usaquén (calmer, near hosts) or nearby.
Neighborhoods¶
- La Candelaria — historic center, museums, walking tours
- Chapinero — nightlife, restaurants, dance venues (see below)
- Usaquén — Sunday flea market, upscale dining, base for this stay
Things to do¶
- Wedding + pre-wedding group activity
- Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
- Botero Museum
- La Candelaria walking tour
- Monserrate cable car / hike
- Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral (day/half-day trip)
- Sunday Ciclovía (car-free streets, cycling/walking)
Dance¶
One "class + social" salsa night as a Colombia warm-up. Full venue options and strategy: Dance opportunities → Bogotá.
Notes¶
Altitude
Take it easy on day one — hydrate and avoid heavy alcohol until acclimatized.
See also: Itinerary · Dance opportunities · Logistics