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Mount Monserrate

Carrera 2 E No. 21-48, Bogota, Colombia (Chapinero)
57 1 284 5700
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As featured in 3 days in Bogota
Ranked #3 of 85 attractions in Bogota
Type: Mountains, Religious Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: Monserrate hill provides exceptional panaromic views of Bogata and beyond.
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Lima, Peru
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Great way to spend the morning in Bogota, take the train up then the Teleferico back down to experience both. There is a great market up top with lots of souvenirs & coca tea - which definitely helped us with the altitude sickness we were feeling. There are local food joints that we were not game enough to try and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a must see location for everyone visiting Bogota whether religious or not. The views from the top of the city are amazing and riding up the Funicular and going back down on the tram are both exciting and interesting experiences. Well worth the price of admission. Of course those who want to walk the steps can do so... More

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cologne, germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you do one thing in Bogotá it has to be this. Go one way on the cable car, one way on the funicular. Even the restaurants up there are OK and not too expensive. Just choose a day when the visibility is good!

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Visiting Monserrate early in your tour of Bogota is the best way to get a great idea of the lay of the land and appreciate the width and breadth of this exciting city. The convent itself is unremarkable, but the vast views of the city are impressive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

first of all if your afraid of heights be careful there are three ways up and down tram, cable car, walking. 1. only walk if you are extremely fit and have no issues with altitude sickness. it is a great work out. 2. you must experience the tram and cable car. be aware if your scared of heights both of... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Great value and if your budget allows spoil yourself and eat at the White 1907 Restaurant and have the three potatoe soup and chicken . .

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

If the weather alows it this is a must. An easy one hour or so hike to get a nice panoramic view of Bogota. No need to pack any thing as you find plenty of place to buy water on your way... If you are lazy you can even go with a cable car or a funicular... Get healthy hike... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I walked up to the top, but beware the altitude can make you quite dizzy so go slow! The views at the top are great, best bet is to go in the morning before the clouds come.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The place to visit, every time I go to this incredible when I visit Bogota. Climb it via the stairs. Impressive views over the city. And when you reached the top you will a special kind of satisfaction.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

For me this is the best attraction in town. It is outdoors, you have a nice view over the city, you get a chance to experiment local dishes and shop for souvenirs. Everything is more expensive than in the center, but that should not come us a surprise to anybody. There are two options to go to the top: an... More

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