Is Bogotá Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

- I was with locals so I was feeling safe. - The food is really good. - I took a cab or I was walking so I didn’t experienced the public’s transport. - People are nice. - At this time some museums were closed… - Really good for shopping I think.

Solo travel

I went to Bogotá and stayed at Spotty Hostel. I loved the hostel and would absolutely get back. At night I didn't always feel safe alone on the streets, but during the day I never felt like that. I've also noticed that it really helps if you speak Spanish! The people are really friendly and always eager to help. A must-visit is Monserrate!

Solo travel

I spent a weekend in Bogota in March 2023. I stayed at “Hotel Retiro 84 by MIJ”, very safe area to walk during the night for solo female travelers. Favorite places to eat in the area: La Taqueria calle 82, Frites Artois, Azahar Café Nogal Favourite activities in Bogota: - Ride to Monserrate for the sunset (think of arranging taxi in advance from there, as it’s difficult to get Uber afterwards and area is not considered extremely for foreigners) - Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia, with Botero art (free to visit) Great lunch spot: Quinua Y Amaranto It’s considered safe to walk in La Candelaria before 5 pm, not sure what happens after as I didn’t try to stay after the sunset. I typically walked or got a taxi / Uber

Group travel

I was in Bogota with a friend. Love the climate there, throughout the year max 20 degrees Celsius. All sorts of tropical fruits and fresh juices everywhere. It is a nice and clean city, and people are very friendly. Climbed on mount Monserrate on a rainy day - and even though it was cloudy the view from above and the experience was amazing. Not dangerous at all, would definitely return if I get a chance.

Solo travel

I loved Bogotá. Although I only had time for Monseratte and La Candelaria, I could easily spend a few days sightseeing. I felt safe, even when I was exploring alone and taking pictures. I made sure to take a hotel taxi before it got dark.

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Bogota and I loved the old parts of the city. It's really beautiful and clean, and there are a lot of policemen on the streets. I took a bus to Zipaquirá to see the salt cathedral, and it was amazing. The Gold Museum and the Botero Museum were also really great. The Gold Museum is one of the best historical museums I've ever been to.

Solo travel

I stayed in the La Candelaria area and it was relaxing, both during the day and at night. I did several city tours based on tips (one was about food, the other about street art), I visited the Botero museum and the gold museum, took a funicular to Monserrate, and also did a day trip to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita. I will definitely return there in the future to see more of this country.

Solo travel

Bogota - Masaya Hostel (has private and shared rooms) in Candelaria - Hotel Bicentenario is also close by. I stayed and liked both. Monserrate... Avoid hiking (safety is the reason for me), but definitely go there!!! (Don't eat at the French restaurant there though, I was disappointed) A tour of the Paloquemao fruit market... book through AirBnb... AMAZING. I love the Gold Museum. A day trip to Guatevita or the Salt Cathedral. Both are great!! It's easy to take a walking tour around the city and see the graffiti too. And YES to Pancakes & Waffles!! I've been there many times.

Solo travel

A few of my favorite places in Bogota: Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Bolivar Square, Monserrate, La Candelaria neighborhood, if you are there on Sunday - ciclovia, if you have transport arranged - a day trip to the Salt Cathedral and visit Andres Carne de Res in Cundinamarca on the way back to Bogota. Colombia is beautiful!!!

Group travel

I was just in Bogota in September for a long weekend. We went for a free city walk and to Monserrate (and also just explored on our own). We stayed at the NH Bogota Boheme Royal hotel. We hired a private driver who took us to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. We also went down to the city center, and he took us to Andres Carne de Res on the way back to Chia, which is the original location and the best place for taking pictures, decorations, and entertainment. The one in Bogota (right below the aforementioned hotel) was good for music and dancing.

Bogotá is a place where you should always be alert to what is happening around you. It is not a completely unsafe place, but it is a capital city, and like every capital city, you cannot be completely confident here. Especially being in Latin America.

To sum up, girls: not everywhere, not at any time, not with anyone. Be very strategic about where you're going to be, who you're going to be with, and how late you're going to be there... Love y'all, be safe.