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Stunning view of Bogotá from the mighty Monserrate!🤩 Share this with someone you would enjoy this view with!😍 🎥 @aliciasips 📍Monserrate, Bogotá
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Get there early. Prepare to wait in line. As a traveler seeking unique experiences, my visit to this iconic hilltop sanctuary left an indelible mark on my heart and soul. The journey to Monserrate begins with a thrilling cable car ride or a challenging hike, both offering a different perspective of the city's breathtaking landscape. I opted for the cable car, which allowed me to appreciate the ever-expanding panorama of Bogotá as I ascended towards the peak. Once at the top, I was greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of the imposing Monserrate Sanctuary, a symbol of devotion and faith for locals and visitors alike. The combination of the majestic church, the intricate architectural details, and the stunning views of Bogotá below created an atmosphere of profound tranquility. Exploring the sanctuary, I felt an overwhelming sense of spiritual serenity, captivated by the intricate religious artifacts and sacred artwork. The grandeur of the basilica's interior, coupled with the fervent devotion of the worshippers, evoked a deep respect for Colombia's religious heritage. In addition to its religious significance, Monserrate is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The surrounding mountainside offers numerous hiking trails and verdant gardens, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city below. For photography enthusiasts, the panoramic vistas of Bogotá and its sprawling landscape present endless opportunities for capturing breathtaking shots. While visiting Monserrate during the day is a remarkable experience, I must recommend witnessing the awe-inspiring sunset from this vantage point. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the city's skyline transformed into a canvas of vibrant hues, creating a surreal and unforgettable moment that etched itself into my memory forever. Whether you seek a spiritual retreat, a communion with nature, or simply a mesmerizing view of Bogotá, Monserrate will not disappoint. This iconic landmark showcases the harmonious blend of Colombia's cultural and natural splendors, making it an essential destination for any traveler exploring the wonders of Bogotá. Monserrate is a cultural gem that offers an enriching experience like no other. The spiritual aura, the stunning vistas, and the warm hospitality of the people create a harmonious and unforgettable visit that will resonate with you long after you leave. Don't miss the chance to embrace the soul-stirring allure of Monserrate in Bogotá.
Ron Holden
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Monserrate is one of Bogota’s most popular tourist attractions and is absolutely a must for visitors who come to Bogota. From its peak at 3200 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy amazing views of the city below. The hill of Monserrate is not just a tourist attraction but it is also a sacred hill for the indigenous Muiscas. It was a pilgrimage site for them well before the Spanish arrived. It remained a pilgrimage site for the Catholics today and a sacred place of miracle. On the top, visitors may find the church built in the 17th century, a shrine, a handicraft market, restaurants, the remnants of the original chapel, stations of the cross, and other tourist facilities and of course amazing views of Bogota. There are many ways to reach the top, including walking up the steps, taking a funicular, or a cable car. Given the hill's height, a hike to the top is not an easy task but is definitely worth a try. And the hike is free. The hike is a steep 2.4-kilometre trail where visitors will gain 1,968 ft in elevation along the way. There are about 1800 steps. Although I saw visitors of all ages climbing up the hill, everybody should assess their ability to do it and need to remember to take your time. Visitors also need to take the opening and closing times of the Monserrate trail into account. It's open every day, except Tuesdays, from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm to go up and from 5:00 am to 4:00 pm to go down. If hike is not an option, the funicular and cable car can get you there a lot faster and without strenuous exercise. They both cost the same although the funicular was under renovations in May 2023. The funicular is open every day and in 2023 costs 27,000 COP for a return journey or 16,000 COP one way. On Sundays, the cost is cheaper at 16,000 COP return or 9,000 COP one way. The cable car is also open every day except for Monday and holidays. It costs the same as the funicular. Remember to bring sunscreen, rain jacket, glasses, a hat, and water; however, along the way visitors will find little stalls with food and water (and even chicha - the local alcoholic beverage).
Vera Gordon
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Dangerous: waited 2.5 hours in the freezing rain to leave. This is without a doubt the worst attraction related incident I’ve seen. When I arrived at 5pm to see the church it was a short ride up with the train, followed by 2.5 hours in line to leave. This is not an exaggeration: I lined up at 5:30pm and got onto a train down at 8pm. It was raining the whole time and with night time weather it was freezing. Myself and hundreds of people waited in line with zero direction, slowly moving along winding paths - it would not end. Every part of us was drenched. Children, seniors, everyone was put in a dangerous position. The management of this attraction are absolutely liable and I am extremely disgusted. Horribly run attractions like this are detrimental to the tourism industry and someone should be fired. Management should: 1. Develop a cap on people allowed up. Because they scan tickets on the way up and down their system should know the volume of people up the mountain and should be able to calculate the number of people able to come down per train/gondola per departure. This could give them an estimate for the average wait time for departure, and indicate when to stop admissions after a certain threshold. If not stop admissions then: 2. Communicate to people buying tickets of expected delays in departure. Had i known the time to get off the mountain was 3 hours i would NOT have gone. 3. Have staff throughout the lines explaining time estimates and troubleshooting crowd issues. People were screaming and yelling at each other because of budding. Not professional. 4. Have a dedicated line for people with disabilities, old age, with children, or pregnant so they don’t have to wait three hours in the rain. This is an equity issue and a glaring problem that needs reassessment. Someone should be held responsible for this. This is highly inappropriate, and management should enact common sense policies immediately.
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This is a must visit place in Colombia. High up on Bogota busy historic and commerce area (Santa Fe). It is not very easy to get to (Road way) on feet but manageable. If walking, instead of Calle 22, which has very narrow side walk in steep hill, take Calle 21 off Universidad de los Andes and Casa Museo de Quinta de Bolivar on left, this becomes a dirt road but up the hill it will lead to shacks selling food and gift then traffic light to cross to Monserrate. Once there get to a ticket booth outside, if already bought the ticket then proceed inside to line got get to either Funicular or cable car. On our visit, it was raining hard, so only cable car was available. On Monday visit, the line was very short and virtually no wait. There is a bathroom to far right, it will cost you 1k peso, that is same for the top at the Moserrate by the cable car or Funicular area. After quick couple minute ride up, you will end up in main court yard (open area), with cathedral up, right side of cathedral will lead to shop/food court area, right side of court yard will lead you to various Jesus sculptures to the funicular area. Going down opposite of Cathedral will take you to the restaurants to Funicular area (So from funicular area to right is sculpture area to Cathedral, left is to restaurant to Cable car area). Price was 16k one way or 32k round trip, or you can walk up free but its about 2 mile hike, not hard but consider that you are in high area (Bogota is about 8200 ft above sea level/Denver is about 5200ft), on top my watch recorded 10,277 ft, which can be challenging. (I had hard time walking up and down) With clouds surrounding area and the view of Bogota, it was spectacular. Food and drink price was on par of Various Bogota shops.
Phil Kim
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Great Views of Bogotá from Atop Mountain If it’s a clear day, go to the top of Montaña Monserrate for the views of the expansive city of Bogotá. There are three ways to get to the top of the mountain: by funicular, by cable car, or by foot … well, there are four ways, if you decide, like the committed pilgrims during Holy Week, to crawl on your knees to the church atop the mountain. Note that the park administrators may alternate between operating the funicular and the cable car … or they may decide to delay (and continue delaying) one or the other modes of transportation. When we went to Monserrate, my traveling companion, who’s quite athletic, decided to walk, and she found the climb up all the stairs to be arduous (given the altitude and heat). I took the funicular. On the return, the operators kept announcing that the cable car would start up at 11:00am, then 12:00pm, and then 1:00pm … so we just took the funicular back down. You can buy one-way or round-trip tickets that work on either the funicular or cable car, and there’s a discount for riders who are over 60 (so, if that applies to you, bring a copy of your passport page that shows your birth date). The views from atop the mountain are terrific, looking over the vast city of Bogotá and on to the nearby mountain (“Guadalupe Hill”) that houses a large statue of Christ. At the top, the are a couple of walkways to the church on the top of the hill (one walkway with the Catholic stations of the cross depicted in statues). In addition, there are plenty of food and refreshment stands, along with public toilets (1,200 pesos).
Rich Walker
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Nearby Attractions Of Monserrate
Monserrate Sanctuary
Museo Quinta de Bolívar
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Mirador al Norte - Monserrate
Sendero a Monserrate
Taquilla Teleférico Monserrate
Teleferico y Funicular Monserrate
Mirador de Monserrate
Parqueadero Parking International Teleférico Monserrate Ii

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Nearby Restaurants Of Monserrate
Restaurante Casa Santa Clara
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Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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Description
Monserrate is a high mountain over 10,000 feet high that dominates the city center of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It rises to 3,152 meters above the sea level, where there is a church with a shrine, devoted to El Señor Caído.
attractions: Monserrate Sanctuary, Museo Quinta de Bolívar, Vía a Monserrate, Estación de Teleférico y Funicular | Monserrate, Mirador al Norte - Monserrate, Sendero a Monserrate, Taquilla Teleférico Monserrate, Teleferico y Funicular Monserrate, Mirador de Monserrate, Parqueadero Parking International Teleférico Monserrate Ii, restaurants: Restaurante Casa Santa Clara, Restaurante Casa San Isidro

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