Local Tips
Fernando MurciaLocal FriendIf you are coming to Bogota and want to see the city like a local, skip the tourist bus. Walk La Candelaria, take the TransMilenio to Usaquen on a Sunday for the flea market, and watch the sunset from Monserrate. I know the best spots for every budget.
David GuerreroLocal FriendBogota gets cold but the food warms you up. My top 3: ajiaco at La Puerta Falsa (oldest restaurant in the city), chocolate con queso at any cafe in La Candelaria, and empanadas from the street vendors in Chapinero. Trust me, the street empanadas are better than the restaurant ones.
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