preguntas sobre colombia

1) It's a fairly cosmopolitan city with a historic core, surrounded by mountains, particularly to the east. I was only there for a few days so I cannot say I really got a feeling for the place, but I thought it was a nice enough city. North Bogota has some posh places that would fit in any generic First World locale. People are a bit more European looking than in northern Colombia, e.g., Cartagena.
2) Don't know
3) I hear Medellin has excellent weather year-round. Of the places I visited in Colombia, it did have the most temperate climate.
4) Colombia is off the gringo trail.

2) Depends, naturally. But a 2-bedroom apartment in Chapinero (not the nicest part of town, not dangerous, reasonably located) could set you back 700,000 more or less.

3) Bogota has low humidity and low heat. Usually around 15-18 degrees.

4) Very.

Bogota is a great city, I live in the Candelaria which most bogotanos would say is dangerous and dirty...but in truth is a vibrant colonial and historical district.

Other places you can visit that are worthwhile but perhaps not wholly off the gringo trail are Villa De Leyva and San Gil.

For other nearby destinations to Bogota for aweekend trip or the like check out here

1. We spent a week in Bogota and June and I really liked the city. Much to do...visit Parque De La 93 and the dance clubs such as Salto De La Angel. Other fun places are Monserrate, La Candelaria. Jardin Botanica, Simon Bolivar park, the gold museum, historical museum, Crepes and Waffles restaurant, the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, the Tuesday market in Zipaquira and the narby town of Choachi and the thermal springs nearby. Downtown Bogota is bustling and alive. I found the Colombians to be very warm, friendly and hospitable.
   
   2. We rented rooms in a home near Simon Bolivar park in a nice part of town. Cost was $12/night with shared shower or $18/night with a private shower. email me at gbeckler@comcast.net if you would like more details.
   
   3. Medellin has fantastic weather! Also be sure to visit Palmitas on Thursday for the show. We also liked hanging out in Carullah (this is the Whole Foods Market of Colombia)
   
   4. We went off the gringo trail with a local tour guide.
   
   Thanks Miriam for the link to hostalcampobello.com
   
   

1. I can't compare bogota with any other SA city. Some like it, some don't. Few hate it though. The climate isn't the best, but it's pretty cosmopolitan, you can do whatever you do in most western cities, prices are okay, people are friendly as all over colombia but slightly more reserved.
   3. Medellin - no doubt. great weather, great people, lots to see & do in the environment. You won't be disappointed.
   4. What's the colombian gringo trail ? :-) (outside of cartagena/tayrona/santa marta, there is none !)

Hi! I spent a few weeks in Colombia last february....
1) I loved Bogotá. It was a real surprise, since I honestly did not expect it to be such a nice city. The weather is really nice: cool and dry. I live in Buenos Aires, and I found Bogotá to be a really clean city when compared to mine. I must admit I didn´t get to know the whole city, though. If I rememeber correctly, the nicest part of the city is the north. The "zona G", "zona T" and de area around "Parque de la 93" are really nice, full of hip bars and restaurants. The colonial area of the city ("La Candelaria") is beautiful and clean, though they say it tends to be a little dangerous at night.
2) I have a friend that rents a two bedroom, two bathroom apartement in Pasadena and pays approximately US$ 400. Pasadena is a nice neighborhood in northern Bogotá... I was told by my friend that her rent is pretty cheap compared to what her friends pay...
3) Cartagena and Parque Tayrona are a must, but they are quite hot and humid.... specially Cartagena. Villa de Leyva is a colonial town 2 and 1/2 hours from Bogotá. I loved it. Take a day trip to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. Cali is hot also. I didn´t get to know Medellin, unfortunately.
4) If you want to get off the so called Gringo Trail in Colombia, ask the locals. Security issues tend to change on a daily basis, so make sure you don´t go to an area considered dangerous at the moment. I guess that Leticia and the Choco would be outside the usual tourist trail. I also wanted to go to the Santuario de las Lajas, near the border with Ecuador, but I didn´t have time...

zona cafeteria - Salento etc beautiful!
San Gil, nice weather a bit warm but not really hot
depends what you like

You will find yourself away form the gringos crowd almost anywhere in Colombia, except for Cartagena, Santa Marta and Tayrona.

The weather in Colombia is usually nice, but it can get ultra hot in the Caribean coast. I was amazed with the heat in Tolu and Cartagena (and I am from Rio de Janeiro!). In other places it was much nicer, and even a bit cold in Bogotá. I specially enjoy the weather in San Augustin and in the Eje Cafetero. When I was in Medellin it was nice too, but a little bit hot during the day. But nothing that compares with the heat on the coast.

I guess Cartagena is not for you: lots of tourists and hot/humid. Would be a pity to miss it though, the city is charming.

Bogota would meet your requirements. It's a great city. Certainly my favourite capital city.