Monserrate on Postcard

"The peak called Monserrate towers over central Bogotá and lends its name to the church that tops it. Perched more than 10,000 feet above sea level, the sanctuary—dedicated to the Passion of Christ—has beautiful gardens showcasing marvelous highland vegetation, and the city views from here are spectacular (sunsets are especially recommended). Ascend Monserrate by cable car, via railway, or on foot (this last is only for the fittest and those already acclimated to the altitude). That beautiful white house on the mountainside is Casa Santa Clara restaurant, a better-than-expected, special-occasion-suitable venue at which to try traditional Bogotá favorites like ajiaco, a thick potato-and-chicken soup. By Travesías"

The Perfect Week in Colombia

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"The peak called Monserrate towers over central Bogotá and lends its name to the church that tops it. Perched more than 10,000 feet above sea level, the sanctuary—dedicated to the Passion of Christ—has beautiful gardens showcasing marvelous highland vegetation, and the city views from here are spectacular (sunsets are especially recommended). Ascend Monserrate by cable car, via railway, or on foot (this last is only for the fittest and those already acclimated to the altitude). That beautiful white house on the mountainside is Casa Santa Clara restaurant, a better-than-expected, special-occasion-suitable venue at which to try traditional Bogotá favorites like ajiaco, a thick potato-and-chicken soup. By Travesías"

Essential Guide to Bogotá

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"The peak called Monserrate towers over central Bogotá and lends its name to the church that tops it. Perched more than 10,000 feet above sea level, the sanctuary—dedicated to the Passion of Christ—has beautiful gardens showcasing marvelous highland vegetation, and the city views from here are spectacular (sunsets are especially recommended). Ascend Monserrate by cable car, via railway, or on foot (this last is only for the fittest and those already acclimated to the altitude). That beautiful white house on the mountainside is Casa Santa Clara restaurant, a better-than-expected, special-occasion-suitable venue at which to try traditional Bogotá favorites like ajiaco, a thick potato-and-chicken soup. By Travesías"

The Best Things to Do in Colombia

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What to Do in Bogota, Colombia

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Alek Ziolkowski

Google

Great hike, but be ware it can get very crowded on Sundays and public holidays. There were jams on the way up and a 3hr queue to go down using the lift or funicular. Though if you don’t mind paying more, you can buy a fast pass and skip the whole line which is useful if you’re on a tight schedule.

Iván Vargas

Google

A fantastic spot for city views. The walk to the top took me about 1 hour and 10-20 minutes, with stops for photos and food. Definitely a must-visit in Bogotá.

H O

Google

I took funicular to go up and came down with cable car. View of Bogota was great. There are gift shops and food vendors. They sell traditional Colombian street food. Parking is limited at the ticket entrance. City of Bogota should work on parking problem.This place one of the must see place in Bogota, Colombia.

Pavan Kumar

Google

I hiked to Monserrat by the trail which is well maintained and lot of security presence. It is better to hike in the morning as the trail is closed at 1pm. The trial is wet at some locations. It started getting crowded at 10am. The scenic views are great.

Jay BouncingPlaces (BOUNCINGPLACES)

Google

WOW! Incredible views of Bogota! I decided to walk both ways up and down for FREE. Incredible workout. Had my legs shaking by the end. Bring 1 litre of water and take lots of breaks. Takes roughly 1 hour. There is fruit food and drinks to purchase on the way. You can also take the funicular or cable car for a fee. Stairs are uneven and the ground is cobblestone so if you have obesity issues do not walk. But if you do it's super cool! At the top THE VIEW WOW! Over 10 000 ft above sea level here! There is a massive church, a cafe, ice cream, tons of food vendors and a couple restaurants. PRO TIP: Walk behind the church past ALL the little restaurants. Take the steep concrete steps up to the left and if you're lucky you will see all the horses used to transport material on the mountain. Keep going past the restaurants and the road turns to rocky dirt. Keep going and there is a little bar selling beer with music and more incredible views!! Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE as It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯

Stelios Fellahidis

Google

A place with a fantastic view of the city of Bogotá. Get on the cable car and in 10 minutes you will be at 3,100 meters and in a view that will take your breath away! There are various shops where you can eat something traditional or buy a souvenir.

Reinhold Braun

Google

Beautiful Church. Not so many golden sacraments, but it's easy to explain. It's a very young church (~40 years). Be respectful here as local or foreigner.

JOE THOMAS

Google

We had a few days to check out some attractions and this is a must do when you’re in Bogota!! We took a ride up to the mountain and the views were amazing!! there’s also a church on top. You can go inside and there’s a souvenir shop. Definitely check this place out when you’re in Bogotá.

Alek Ziolkowski

Google

Great hike, but be ware it can get very crowded on Sundays and public holidays. There were jams on the way up and a 3hr queue to go down using the lift or funicular. Though if you don’t mind paying more, you can buy a fast pass and skip the whole line which is useful if you’re on a tight schedule.

Iván Vargas

Google

A fantastic spot for city views. The walk to the top took me about 1 hour and 10-20 minutes, with stops for photos and food. Definitely a must-visit in Bogotá.

H O

Google

I took funicular to go up and came down with cable car. View of Bogota was great. There are gift shops and food vendors. They sell traditional Colombian street food. Parking is limited at the ticket entrance. City of Bogota should work on parking problem.This place one of the must see place in Bogota, Colombia.

Pavan Kumar

Google

I hiked to Monserrat by the trail which is well maintained and lot of security presence. It is better to hike in the morning as the trail is closed at 1pm. The trial is wet at some locations. It started getting crowded at 10am. The scenic views are great.

Jay BouncingPlaces (BOUNCINGPLACES)

Google

WOW! Incredible views of Bogota! I decided to walk both ways up and down for FREE. Incredible workout. Had my legs shaking by the end. Bring 1 litre of water and take lots of breaks. Takes roughly 1 hour. There is fruit food and drinks to purchase on the way. You can also take the funicular or cable car for a fee. Stairs are uneven and the ground is cobblestone so if you have obesity issues do not walk. But if you do it's super cool! At the top THE VIEW WOW! Over 10 000 ft above sea level here! There is a massive church, a cafe, ice cream, tons of food vendors and a couple restaurants. PRO TIP: Walk behind the church past ALL the little restaurants. Take the steep concrete steps up to the left and if you're lucky you will see all the horses used to transport material on the mountain. Keep going past the restaurants and the road turns to rocky dirt. Keep going and there is a little bar selling beer with music and more incredible views!! Please follow @bouncingplaces on YOUTUBE as It helps support the channel so I can continue sharing amazing places like this to eat and fun adventures as I travel the world full time 🌎 🙏 See you in the next one! Keep on Bouncing Baby 😎❤️👍💯

Stelios Fellahidis

Google

A place with a fantastic view of the city of Bogotá. Get on the cable car and in 10 minutes you will be at 3,100 meters and in a view that will take your breath away! There are various shops where you can eat something traditional or buy a souvenir.

Reinhold Braun

Google

Beautiful Church. Not so many golden sacraments, but it's easy to explain. It's a very young church (~40 years). Be respectful here as local or foreigner.

JOE THOMAS

Google

We had a few days to check out some attractions and this is a must do when you’re in Bogota!! We took a ride up to the mountain and the views were amazing!! there’s also a church on top. You can go inside and there’s a souvenir shop. Definitely check this place out when you’re in Bogotá.

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