Cerro Monserrate |
Caldo: traditional Colombian soup made with eggs, potatoes, and cilantro Arepa: cornbread, typically pan-fried and stuffed with cheese, mushrooms, chicken, or other filling |
As a born and bred Canadian, in a country known the world over for its peace-keeping efforts, I have travelled to various parts and seen plenty throughout my adventures, and I can honestly state that not once did I feel unsafe or in danger during my stay in Bogotá. Of course, to be fair, there are neighbourhoods and pockets within the city that one would be apt to avoid, and It is accurate to say that one would be prudent to keep a low profile at all times (although, quite frankly, this is a commonplace rule that applies to any tourist travelling to any part of the world), but all the perpetual warnings associated with travelling to Colombia should really be taken with a grain of salt.
La Candelaria |