Bogotá¶

~4 days, 18–22 Aug (approx) · pre-wedding activity 20 Aug + wedding 21 Aug + soft landing — see full itinerary

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Overview¶

Capital city, ~2,600m altitude. Expect cooler temperatures than the coast and possible altitude adjustment for the first day or two.

Base¶

bh Parque 93 / NH Urban 93 preferred (safety + comfort; B3 + HIE demoted) — see Stays → Bogotá · Wedding. Morrison Usaquén only if guest cluster + fair discount.

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¶

Arrive 18 or 19 Aug (hosts recommend being in Bogotá before the Welcome Event)
Thu 20 Aug, 5–10 pm — Welcome Event (place TBD; smart casual) — Wedding
Fri 21 Aug, 3:00 pm → midnight — wedding at El Retiro de San Juan (formal) — Wedding
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) — only if still in town

Dance¶

One "class + social" salsa night as a Colombia warm-up. Prefer nights that don’t clash with Thu evening 20 (Welcome Event) or Fri 21 (wedding). Full venue options and strategy: Dance opportunities → Bogotá.

Notes¶

Altitude

Take it easy on day one — hydrate and avoid heavy alcohol until acclimatized.