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Cerro de Monserrate, Bogotá, Colombia
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The Cerro de Monserrate, at 3,152 meters above sea level, is an exceptional observation point over the city and the Sabana de Bogotá

A must-see. The forest-covered Cerro de Monserrate rises to an altitude of 3,152 meters. From almost anywhere, you can see its bright white basilica at the top, 500 meters higher. It is easy to get up there. You can choose between a funicular railway dating from 1929 and a cable car dating from 1955, for a picturesque trip on the mountain side, or you can climb up a path of the cross paved with large stones. Count on a good hour for the ascent, a little less for the descent, but be careful with your knees and bring a cap, sun cream and a raincoat just in case. The access path has been secured for a few years (there have been assaults in the past), but don't go far from it. If you are afraid of crowds, avoid going up on Sundays and during Catholic holidays. The rest of the time, it's quiet. Just keep an eye on the sky: a pleasant excursion can quickly turn into a hell of rain, wind and fog. At the top, an exceptional observation point on the city and the Sabana de Bogotá. One realizes the gigantic size of the metropolitan area (and one sees only a part of it). The neo-colonial style basilica was built in 1925, replacing the original chapel (1650), dedicated to Santa María de la Cruz de Monserrate. Many Colombians come here to venerate the image of Cristo Caído y Azotado. Typical food stalls, a café, two restaurants (good but expensive), toilets and handicraft shops await you up there.


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Visited in january 2020
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La vue se mérite, mais l'ascension au Cerro de Monserrate permet d'offrir une vue imprenable sur la capitale colombienne
Kabrune
Visited in december 2018
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que la solution est importante...
avoir une vue d'une si grande ville east toujours impressionnante certe mais cela vous donne une image de Bogota peu reluisante avec con nuage de pollution qui couvre la ville.
fute_541626
Visited in november 2019
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Un incontournable de Bogotá
Je suis monté grâce au téléphérique, malheureusement le funiculaire ne fonctionnait pas, j'aurais aimé descendre avec pour essayer les deux. Le panorama sur la ville est magnifique. On peut même faire du sport à certains moments de la journée. Des boutiques de souvenirs à gogo.
bast101
Visited in december 2018
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Attraction majeur de Bogota
Peut se faire à pied ou via un téléphérique. Permet d'avoir un magnifique panorama de Bogota. Y aller tôt pour éviter une foule de touristes.
PamR
Visited in january 2019
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A faire absolument
S'il y a bien un endroit à faire à Bogotá c'est celui ci. Très belle vue sur Bogotá et ses environs, dans un cadre calme et verdoyant. Nous y sommes montés en funiculaire. Vous y trouverez des restaurants, des boutiques de souvenirs etc...

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